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Appointments & Plans

Every way to become a patient, in one place.

From a same-day sick visit to full concierge membership — find the appointment type that matches where you're starting.

Chesterfield, MO · Ankeny, IA · Chariton, IA · Virtual visits available

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Which sounds like you?

Two doors. One promise: real answers, from physicians with the time to find them.

I’M SICK – AND NOT GETTING ANSWERS

We hear you

You’ve been dismissed, rushed, or told “your labs are normal” while you still feel terrible. We take the time conventional medicine can’t.

Optimal Performance

You’re healthy and you intend to stay that way. Measure what matters, optimize what’s possible, and add good years to your life.

Appointments & Plans

Choose how you'd like to start

Not sure which fits? A free discovery call will point you to the right one.

Ongoing, coordinated care with direct physician access

Direct physician access, longer visits, and proactive, preventative care personalized to you — coordinated across every treatment and test we offer.

Single & Urgent Visits

No membership required — book a specific visit as you need it

Single Visit Medical Care

One focused visit for a specific question or concern — no ongoing commitment required.

Sick Visit Medical Care

Advanced lab panel for patients optimizing a healthy baseline rather than chasing a symptom.

Urgent Visits

Same-day care for issues that can’t wait, without the wait of a typical urgent care.

Assessments

Foundational testing — the usual first step into any plan above

Summit Assessment

Our most comprehensive workup — 500+ health indicators in a single deep-dive session.

Precision Lab Assessment

Advanced lab panel for patients optimizing a healthy baseline rather than chasing a symptom..

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps. Zero runaround.

1. Book a free discovery call

Talk with a patient advisor. Tell us your story. We'll point you to the right plan or visit type.

2. Get the full picture

Most paths start with the Summit Assessment — 500+ health indicators before any plan is finalized.

3. Follow Your Plan

A personalized strategy built around your biology and your goals, with a physician who knows you by name.

Faq

Do You Take Insurance?

At The James Clinic, we believe in a patient-centered approach that goes beyond the traditional healthcare model. As a premier functional medicine clinic, we understand how your body functions on multiple levels, and we use this knowledge to empower you to take charge of your health.

No one who’s serious about transforming their health believes insurance is the solution to their problems. While premiums continue to rise, most insurance-based care is built around rushed visits, limited thinking, and reactive treatment. The true costs are often hidden: fragmented care, missed root causes, and years spent managing symptoms instead of solving problems.

At James Clinic, we do not allow insurance to interfere with the doctor–patient relationship. There is no third party dictating how long we spend with you, what we can test, or how deeply we can think. You work directly with us, and we are directly accountable to you.

Each visit with our team is the equivalent of 12 to 15 standard 7-minute medical appointments. We take the time to review your full history, analyze advanced testing, connect patterns, and build a comprehensive, personalized strategy. That level of depth is impossible in conventional, insurance-driven care.

Our patients consistently tell us that while this model requires an upfront investment, it saves them time, frustration, and money in the long run by reducing unnecessary medications, avoiding missed diagnoses, and creating real, lasting progress.

This is medicine designed for people who want answers, strategy, and transformation, not just a quick prescription and a pat on the back.

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   Dave Greene 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire staff is very friendly and sincerely interested your health. I have had blood tests done that my insurance primary has never heard of and that revealed issues that he was unaware of.  James clinic diagnosed the cause and cured tge problem. They are the best!
  
 
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   steven marchant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The James Clinic is like stepping into a different world,they care about their patients! I've been with them several years, it's a five hour drive for me. They seem more like family That's hard to find! I would suggest the James Clinic 100 percent.
  
 
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   Deanna Martin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love the James Clinic and everyone there! I have learned so much about how to improve my health and not just how to treat my symptoms. They are so real there. They talk to you. They engage on a personal level and really care about my health and wellness. I feel very in control of my healthcare rather than being controlled by the provider or insurance company. I highly recommend this clinic and its providers!!
  
 
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   Maria C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional from the staff at the front door, throughout the clinic, the advance practice HCPs and Dr. James herself!  Do yourself a favor and make the investment in your OPTIMAL state of health.  Come educated. Come curious.  They love having discussions.  The testing and health optimization tools they offer are exceptional.
  
 
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   Brad Smyth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr James and her entire staff.  We work primarily with Sara Taylor, NP, and she has been nothing short of amazing.  Our whole family, including my two teenage boys, have been with them for over a year now and we are thankful every day that we found them.  One of my teenage sons has ASD, on top of numerous health issues and the attention Sara and the team has given to help him has been life changing!
  
 
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   Brett & Connie Roberts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sara Taylor is awesome! She has taken care of all my outpatient needs for more than 18 months! 10/10 all the time
  
 
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   Jennifer Lyman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In addition to being incredibly knowledgable, I really appreciate the care Kate takes with her patients. It's very valuable to me that they are functional medicine physicians/NPs at this practice vs those who wear the doctor title without having medical training.
  
 
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   Joanne Curran 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. NPs Justina Timms and Sarah Taylor are always incredibly well prepared, knowledgeable and take all the time needed to explain labs and test results to me in ways that I can understand. Their professionalism and expertise continue to astound me. They also check in after procedures or explanations with well documented follow up.  In addition, every nurse at the clinic is warm, friendly, personable, knowledgeable and professional to the Nth degree! Theresa, Michelle, Whitney, Lauren, Brenda, Mary and Chelsea all work hard and are extremely timely when completing procedures such as HBOT and MDI treatments. I have nothing but the highest regard for the James Clinic and all who work there including their lead Dr. Mollie James. My gratitude runs deep for their services.