Welcome to OUR

Practice

Welcome to Jefferson County Internal Medicine (JCIM). Our practice offers medical care to patients aged 18 and over. At JCIM, patients will find accessible and complete medical care for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and preventive health maintenance. We strive to provide excellent, personalized care and understand that building a foundation of trust is vital to our patients’ health. What makes our practice special?

  • Our medical practitioner, Dr. Ashutosh Patel MD, has been in practice in the Jefferson County area for over 24 years.
  • Our practice strives for continuity of care. Dr. Patel makes it a priority to follow his patients in the clinic, nursing homes and hospital.
  • Our practice specializes in the care of geriatric patients as well as multiple other medical conditions. See below for more!

We hope that your visit to our practice is a positive experience. Whatever we can do to make your experience better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Emergency Service

For questions regarding health concerns, medications or appointments, please call (636) 937-1528. For emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Appointment

We have two convenient locations located in Festus and Desoto, MO. Appointments for both locations can be made by calling (636) 937-1528.

(636) 937-1528

Office Hours

Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM in Desoto
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cancer

We offer preventative health screenings to screen for serious health conditions such as breast, lung, and colon cancer.

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Heart

Our practice is able to perform EKGs, offer lipid screening, and provide education on medical management of common cardiac problems.

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Diabetes

We are experienced in the treatment of diabetes as well as its complications including diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and kidney disease.

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Chest

Dr. Patel has 20+ years of experience in the treatment of asthma and COPD. In addition, he can offer therapies for smoking cessation.

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Immunization

Our practice offers immunizations as recommended by the United States Preventative Services Task Force.

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Brain

We offer dementia screening and therapies as well as management of other psychiatric conditions.

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Bones

Our practice offers osteoporosis screening and can offer multiple therapies for the care of your bones.

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Skin

For concerns about rashes or other skin abnormalities, our practice can offer biopsies if warranted.