Esse Health- Tesson Ferry Internal Medicine

At Esse Health we value physician autonomy and satisfaction. Our physicians build their practices and uphold the Esse Health vision of providing the best care, service and satisfaction available as part of a large, fiercely independent group. All physicians join on a track to shareholder, allowing you the freedom to focus on the practice of medicine while our business teams support your practice in all operational areas. At Esse Health you choose your journey, define your success and own your practice. 

Mission

“Leading the Healthcare Community by Placing Patients and their Physicians at the Center of Health Decisions”

We, the physicians and staff of Esse Health, fulfill this mission by:

• Partnering with our patients to understand and participate in their healthcare;
• Focusing energy and resources on producing optimal health outcomes for our patients;
• Providing the best healthcare value and customer service
• Equipping ourselves and our patients with the highest quality information and support in preventative care and disease management.

About Esse Health

• Independent Physician-Owned and Managed Multi-Specialty Group Created in 1996
• 50 Locations within St. Louis Metro area and growing
• 120+ Physicians, 70+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Group includes: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry and Urology
• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
• PCMH support teams include:  In-Practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health Transition Care, Behavioral Health Referral system
• Practice Support Services - EMR (NextGen), IT, Ins/Patient Accts, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, HR, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, & Marketing

About the St. Louis Community and Surrounding Communities

• Vibrant and culturally diverse metropolitan area; Population 3 million including suburbs, 300K+ in St Louis City
• Major International Airport
• 3 Pro Sports Teams - Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey and St. Louis City Soccer Club
• Nationally Known Attractions: Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch American Brewing Company
• Kids Attractions: Magic House, Six Flags, Grant's Farm, City Museum, Butterfly House in Faust Park, Saint Louis Science Center
• Outdoor Activities:  Missouri Botanical Garden, Katy Trail Bike Trail, PGA Golf Courses, Nature and Hiking Trails, Fishing, Camping and more
• Theatres: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall
• Top Universities and Medical Schools, AAA-Rated School Districts 
• Low Cost of Living