Annual Wellness Exams
Comprehensive yearly visits that track your health over time, update preventive screenings, and create a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Preventive screenings
- Personalized health plan
Accepting new patients · Same-day appointments available
Primary Care That Puts You First.
Personalized, compassionate care for every stage of life—with same-day appointments and a team that knows you by name. At Northstar, your health is treated like a long conversation, not a transaction.
- Board-Certified
- Same-Day Visits
- Patient-First
Northstar Care Team
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
MD · Family Medicine
15 min average wait time
Why patients choose Northstar
Board-Certified Physicians
Care led by experienced, board-certified family and internal medicine doctors.
Same-Day Appointments
Real availability for acute needs—often seen the same day you call.
Preventive Care Focus
Annual wellness exams, screenings, and proactive planning at every age.
Patient-Centered Approach
Unhurried visits, clear explanations, and a team that knows your story.
Convenient Digital Access
Telehealth visits, online scheduling, and secure messaging built in.
Our Services
Comprehensive primary care, designed around your life.
From preventive checkups to managing complex conditions and everyday illnesses, our team provides the care you need—under one roof, with one consistent team.
Preventive Care
Proactive checkups, age-appropriate screenings, and lifestyle guidance that help you stay well—rather than treating illness after it appears.
- Screenings
- Vaccinations
- Lifestyle guidance
Chronic Condition Management
Ongoing, coordinated care for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and high cholesterol—with regular follow-ups and clear action plans.
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Asthma
Women's Health
Compassionate, evidence-based care across every life stage—from preventive screenings and family planning to perimenopause support.
- Preventive screenings
- Family planning
Men's Health
Tailored preventive care, cardiovascular screening, and honest conversations about the things men often put off addressing.
- Cardiovascular screening
- Preventive checkups
Pediatric & Adolescent Care
Warm, family-friendly primary care for children and teens—from well-child visits and immunizations to sports physicals and adolescent checkups.
- Well-child visits
- Immunizations
- Sports physicals
Immunizations
Routine vaccinations for children, seasonal flu shots, and adult travel or booster immunizations—all administered in a calm setting.
- Seasonal flu
- Routine vaccinations
- Adult boosters
Minor Illness & Injury Care
Same-day visits for coughs, fevers, minor cuts, sprains, and infections—so you can skip the urgent care line and see a doctor who knows you.
- Same-day visits
- On-site evaluation
Telehealth
Secure video visits for follow-ups, medication management, and many minor concerns—quality care without leaving home or office.
- Secure video visits
- Follow-up convenience
15+ yrs
Average experience across our physician team.
Why Northstar
A clinic built for real life—not for the schedule of a hospital.
Northstar was founded to fix what's broken in modern primary care: the long waits, the rushed visits, the feeling of being a stranger in a clinic you've been to ten times. We're small enough to know your name, structured enough to run on time.
Care built around your life
We design visits around your schedule—early morning, lunch-hour, and after-work slots, with telehealth for the moments an in-person visit isn't possible.
Appointments without unnecessary waiting
We respect your time. Our schedule intentionally reserves space for same-day needs, so acute concerns don't turn into week-long waits.
One team across your healthcare journey
From preventive checkups to managing complex conditions, your care team stays consistent—so you're not starting over every visit.
Clear communication and transparent guidance
You'll always leave a visit knowing what happens next, why it matters, and what it's likely to cost—no surprise bills, no vague next steps.
Our Providers
Physicians who know you by name.
A small, experienced team of board-certified family and internal medicine physicians—backed by skilled nurses and care coordinators. All providers shown are fictional, for demonstration only.
Preventive careWomen's healthFamily medicine
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
MD — Family Medicine
Dr. Mitchell founded Northstar with a simple belief: primary care works best when it's built on a long-term relationship. She has spent over fifteen years caring for Austin families across every stage of life.
Chronic conditionsAdult medicineCardiometabolic health
Dr. James Carter
MD — Internal Medicine
Dr. Carter specializes in caring for adults with complex or chronic conditions. He believes the best medicine starts with listening—then building a plan the patient actually understands and can follow.
Adolescent careOsteopathic medicinePreventive health
Dr. Emily Nguyen
DO — Family Medicine
Dr. Nguyen brings an osteopathic perspective to primary care—treating the whole person, not just the symptom. She has a special interest in adolescent medicine and preventive care for young adults.
Your Patient Journey
Four simple steps, from first call to lasting care.
We've designed every step around what patients actually need: clarity, convenience, and a real human at the other end.
- 01
Book
Choose a convenient appointment time—online, by phone, or in person. Same-day slots are reserved daily.
- 02
Meet
Get to know your care team and discuss what brought you in. Unhurried visits, real conversations.
- 03
Plan
Receive a personalized care plan with clear next steps, follow-ups, and any referrals you may need.
- 04
Stay Connected
Continue care through follow-ups, secure messaging, and telehealth visits that fit your life.
Schedule Your Visit
Your health deserves time, attention, and a team you trust.
Book your first appointment with Northstar Family Medicine. We're accepting new patients of all ages—and same-day sick visits are available every weekday.
Call (512) 555-0184
Demo phone number—no real call will be placed.
Patient Resources
Everything you need, before you arrive.
Practical guides and forms to make every visit smoother—whether it's your first appointment or your fiftieth. Have a question that isn't here? Call our front desk at (512) 555-0184.
Patient Portal
Existing patients can message their care team, request refills, and view results securely online.
Patient Stories
Care that patients actually feel.
The testimonials below are fictional and shown for demonstration only. They reflect the kind of experience Northstar aims to provide—without making medical claims.
“The entire team made my first visit feel easy and personal. I never felt rushed, and Dr. Mitchell actually listened to what was going on in my life—not just my symptoms.”
M. Alvarez
Northstar patient, fictional testimonial
“I called at 8 AM with a sore throat and was seen by lunch. Same doctor I usually see, no urgent care line, no surprise bill. That's how primary care should work.”
J. Thompson
Northstar patient, fictional testimonial
“After years of feeling like just another chart number, Northstar is the first clinic where the doctor remembers my name—and my kids' names. The telehealth option has been a lifesaver.”
R. Patel
Northstar patient, fictional testimonial
Visit Northstar
Find us in downtown Austin.
Our clinic is located on Congress Avenue, between the Texas State Capitol and the Austin Convention Center. Demo address—no real clinic exists at this location.
- Address
- Northstar Family Medicine
1200 Congress Avenue
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
Hours
- Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed