Don Metry, Jr., M.D. joins employed physician group at Hedrick Family Care

Chillicothe, Mo. (June 7, 2017) — Hedrick Family Care is pleased to formally welcome Internal Medicine physician, Don Metry, Jr., M.D., to the medical team. Dr. Metry, who has practiced medicine in Chillicothe for over 26 years, will begin seeing patients at Hedrick Family Care starting on July 31. Family nurse practitioner Carol Constant will be joining Dr. Metry at Hedrick starting the same day.

"I’ve had a tremendous relationship with Hedrick and Saint Luke’s for many years,” Dr. Metry said. “The community of Chillicothe means a great deal to me, as it does to Hedrick Medical Center, and I’m excited to join Hedrick in their mission to care for the people in this region.”

“I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Metry and his dedication to this community,” Steve Schieber, Hedrick Medical Center CEO, said. “We’re honored to have Dr. Metry officially join our employed physician group. We’ve seen firsthand the high quality, compassionate care he has provided his patients over the years.”

Dr. Metry’s office will be working with Hedrick Family Care’s staff to ensure an easy transition for patients. Patients will continue to see Dr. Metry at his current office location, 861 Fairway Dr, until July 21. Starting on July 31, Dr. Metry will start seeing patients at Hedrick Family Care, located at 2791 N. Washington in Chillicothe.

Hedrick Medical Center is a member of Saint Luke's Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several specialty and primary care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.