WELCOME to the web home of Berkshire Family Medicine, the solo practice of Sharlene Kinney, M.D. If you are looking for a caring, knowledgeable physician whose goal is to practice excellent medicine while providing you with a level of service you may only have dreamed of, you have come to the right place! Dr. Kinney takes care of people of all ages, in both illness and health. Below are some features that set her practice apart from most others:
- When you come to Berkshire Family Medicine, you will see your own physician, Dr. Kinney, every time. You don't need to settle for seeing "whoever is available" when your need is urgent.
- When you come to the office, you will spend plenty of time with your doctor, since Dr. Kinney's goal is to really listen and to give you the time you and she require to meet your healthcare needs. In fact, you will spend all your time with your doctor, since Berkshire Family Medicine has no other staff! This is so that Dr. Kinney will not have to limit you to 10-15 minute visits in order to see enough patients to pay the salaries of support staff.
- Since visits are scheduled to be 30-60 minutes in length, Dr. Kinney will usually be running on time for your appointment.
- When you are ill, you will be seen as soon as possible, usually on the day you call.
- When you have an urgent need to call after office hours, Dr. Kinney will answer your call and personally advise you.
- Berkshire Family Medicine is located in Dr. Kinney's own home, to provide her with low overhead expenses and flexibility in meeting your needs.
- Dr. Kinney may practice in an "old-fashioned" way, but her style of medicine is "cutting-edge." Her use of electronic medical records and the internet allows her to function efficiently without support staff. Her goal of staying up-to-date with the latest in reliable medical evidence helps her to recommend testing and treatments that will maximize benefits to you, while limiting unnecessary expense and harmful side effects.
- Dr. Kinney will collaborate with you on your health care, educating you about the pros and cons of the tests and treatments she recommends, so that you feel comfortable with, and knowledgeable about, your plan of care.
- Dr. Kinney can manage most acute and chronic medical problems. When a referral to a specialist is needed, she will help to coordinate that care, so that it gives you the most benefit.
- If you are home-bound and cannot come to her office, Dr. Kinney will visit and care for you in your home, if feasible.
If this style of medicine interests you, then explore this website further and call (607) 657-8528 for an appointment. Dr. Kinney looks forward to the opportunity to meet and get to know you, and to become your partner in health care.
