Our Owners
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James Middleton Jr.
MD, PhD
Founding owner of FMC on July 11, 1977 after graduating from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and trained in family practice at Trover Clinic in Madisonville. He holds a PhD degree from the University of Kentucky and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians as well as being certified through the American Board of Family Medicine.
Evelyn Salisbury
MD
Coming to Hart County as the first pediatrician in 1980 having graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She trained in pediatrics at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and specialized in allergy care services.
Ann Marie Hemmer
MD
Graduate of University of Kentucky School of Medicine joining FMC in 1999 after seeing an increasing demand of another pediatrician and later becoming an owner of the practice. She trained in pediatrics at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. She is a member of the American College of Pediatrician and the Children's Health Center Task Force.
Our Vision
- Healthcare is about care and trust and we take that seriously. Our team strives to provide a positive health experience in a place where you feel safe and comfortable. We want you to know that you are valued and important to us.
- A community in which all people achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan. We work to be trusted by patients, a valued partner in the community, and creators of positive change.
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APRN Staff
Continuing to care for the people of all ages of Hart and surrounding counties our team of nurse practitioners are excited to serve those that come through our doors. Each has multiple years of experience treating acute and chronic health issues and strives to provide the highest quality of care delivered in a confidential, safe and caring environment to patients across the age spectrum. Our nurse practitioners have extended experience such as pulmonary, critical care medicine and sleep medicine also education that makes them valuable to us and our community.
Shannon Mester, APRN
Jon Jarvis, APRN
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Tiffany Saltsman, APRN
Shelby Atwell, DNP
Administration Welcome
Taking care of friends, family and neighbors is what Family Medical Center of Hart County is all about. We have an uncompromising commitment to place the patient first. This principle guides the formulation and evaluation of all procedures and conduct whether administrative or clinical. Our goal is to provide professional medical service of the highest quality for patients while maintaining an environment that fosters the professional and personal growth of the individual staff member.
Family Medical Center of Hart County has grown over the years because it has recognized and met the needs of the community and the patients. Responding to the needs of the patient is still the highest priority of Family Medical Center of Hart County and we expect this dedication will mean continued expansion of our services in the future.
Sky Marrese, Practice Administrator
Theresa Groce, Assistant Administrator