A recent survey done by Center Watch, a clinical Trial listing company, indicates that the majority of people that take part in a clinical research trial felt that it was a positive experience. Most felt like they benefited from the experience. The goal of the survey was to better the clinical trial experience. Over 80% rated their experience as very good to excellent and 77% stated they would definitely participate in another clinical trial. Several physicians at Saltzer Medical Group are involved in clinical trials and are always recruiting for volunteers. If you or someone you know has diabetes, or high blood pressure, you may qualify for one of the ongoing trials. If interested call Marisue Smith/Director of Clinical Research at 208-463-3126.

The pharmaceutical pipeline is full of new promising therapies. The number of trials needed for these new products is growing. The large pharmaceutical companies that sponsor these trials are turning to smaller sites all over rural America. Saltzer Medical Group is proud to be one of many sites in the Treasure Valley helping to bring new drugs to market by participating in several clinical trials. Saltzer has a fully staffed researh department and over 15 ongoing trials involving over 200 participants including infants, children, teens and adults. Trial currently enrolling are: Pediatric vaccines, Type 2 diabetes, and Hypertension. To find out if you qualify check out saltzermed.com and click on research under the specialties tab.

 Saltzer Medical Group’s newest location at 9850 W. St. Lukes Drive, Nampa, off of Midland Blvd, near the Treasure Valley Market Place is opening soon!

Sunday, January 22 – Quick Care

Monday, January 23 – Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Monday, January 30 – Dermatology, Occupational Medicine and Psychology

Wednesday, February 1- Idaho Ostoporosis Center

For more information call (208) 463-3000

All services will be moving from their current location in the St. Alphonsus Nampa Health Plaza near I-84 and Garrity.

Quit Smoking and earn $30!  Classes are held in the evening Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning Monday, January 9th and concluding Wednesday, January 18th.  For more information contact Carl @ 463-3290.  All Classes are held at Saltzer Medical Group – 215 E. Hawaii Ave, Nampa

Check it out:  http://www.ktvb.com/news/health/Healthy-Idaho—-135596243.html

Saltzer Medical Group is proud to announce our new location, opening late January.  Our new location will include Dermatology, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Psychology, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Idaho Osteoporosis Center and Quick Care.   

9850 W. St. Lukes Drive, Nampa

Next to Treasure Valley Marketplace

Watch here for further information

Saltzer Medical Group is proud to sponsor a Smoking Cessation Class.  The first day is Monday, December 5th, with additional dates of December 7, 9, 12 and 14.  The class is free.  To sign up call Carl at 463-3290.

Check out Dr. Owsley and what he has to say about Winter Dry Skin:  http://www.ktvb.com/news/health/Its-Your-Business—-133627003.html

Dr. Erik Richardson D.O.

Dr. Richardson has recently started his practice in the Caldwell area and is excited to be able to provide high quality patient centered care to his patients in the valley.  

He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.  This was followed by his residency training at Eglin AFB Family Medicine Residency at Eglin AFB on the beautiful panhandle of Florida.

He comes to the valley from Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base.  There he spent 4 years as the Medical Director of the Kirtland AFB Family Practice Clinic.  He had a very rewarding time in the Air Force taking care of our brave men and women who wear the uniform.  His most memorable time in service was taking care of our troops while deployed to Iraq.

He has a wonderful wife and 5 beautiful children.  He loves to spend time with them especially outdoors camping.

His professional interests include taking care of the variety of chronic and acute issues that arise in a family practice environment.  His special interests include sports medicine/musculoskeletal/back pain, dermatologic evaluation/skin biopsies and men’s health including performing vasectomies.  He has gone through training courses in myofascial pain management and has a lot of experience in treating trigger points for back pain and chronic headaches.  This accompanied with his interest in osteopathic manipulation has been very helpful in providing relief for thousands of patients.  Although he can prescribe medications his goal is to fine non-medicinal ways to treat pain and get to the source of the problem.

He believes strongly in listening and spending the amount of time necessary with each patient to develop an individualized plan of care.   He is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Richardson would love to have the opportunity to provide your family with the highest quality of medical care.  For an appointment please call 208-468-5959

With our new Patient Portal you can:

• View your visit summary
• Receive your Lab and Diagnostic Imaging results
• View Medical Records
• View Current and Past State,emts
• Pay Bills Online (coming soon)
• Receive Health Maintenance Reminders

……..all from the comfort of your home!

Tell your receptionist that you would like this enabled on your account and have access to your information at your convenience.