Phoebe is strengthening access to specialized adult care by designating Phoebe Primary Care at Laurel Place as its primary location for outpatient internal medicine physicians. The move reinforces Phoebe’s commitment to expanding access to expert, coordinated care for adults across the region.

The Laurel Place clinic on U.S. Highway 19 in Lee County recently underwent renovations, creating additional space to treat patients and enhancing the overall care environment. The expanded footprint allows providers to see more patients while improving efficiency and comfort.

Internal medicine physicians, or internists, are specially trained to care for adults and manage a wide range of health conditions from preventive care to complex, chronic illnesses involving multiple systems. Their expertise is particularly important for patients with ongoing health needs, as they are trained to diagnose, treat, and coordinate care across specialties. Phoebe employs internists as hospitalists who care for patients during hospital stays, and Phoebe Physicians is recruiting additional internists to serve patients in an ambulatory clinic setting.

The physicians currently serving patients at Phoebe Primary Care at Laurel Place are Karen Campbell, MD, an internal medicine specialist, and Patrina Lockette, MD a family medicine physician. While Dr. Lockette provides comprehensive primary care, the Laurel Place location will serve as the central hub for physicians specifically trained in internal medicine. The practice will welcome Dylan Hewlett, MD in July. Dr. Hewlett is a 2026 Internal Medicine Residency graduate from Piedmont Athens General in Athens, GA

“Designating Phoebe Primary Care at Laurel Place as the primary hub for our internists allows us to bring together highly specialized expertise in one convenient location. This approach strengthens care coordination and ensures our adult patients have access to physicians with advanced training in managing complex and chronic health conditions,” said Estrellita Redmon, MD, President of Phoebe Physicians.

Dr. Redmon also emphasized the importance of investing in spaces that support both provider excellence and patient experience.

“The renovations at Laurel Place reflect our commitment to meeting the growing healthcare needs of our community. As we expand our internal medicine team, this centralized location will enhance access, improve efficiency, and provide an environment where both patients and providers can thrive,” Dr. Redmon said.

Patients can schedule an appointment at Phoebe Primary Care at Laurel Place by calling 229-312-7490 or visiting https://phoebehealth.com/new/make-an-appointment/.