Ministering Physicians

Ministering Physicians Medical Practice Doctors and Nurse Practitioners make Medical House Calls to patients in private homes and assisted living communities.

01/12/2024
10/27/2023

This is so dear to my heart. There has been so much of this in my family. Purple is the color of Alzheimer's and Dementia awareness 💜😔💜 I'm asking everyone to put this on their page. Think about someone you know or love who has had or has Alzheimer's or Dementia. This is very personal to me. Thank you!
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07/18/2023

THIS. RIGHT. HERE. 👇🏼

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.
1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. Just go with it & have fun!
2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me, and I may not even recognize my own reflection in the mirror.
5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself first.
6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded. Sing or dance with me to distract and make me laugh.
7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. Don’t talk to me like I’m stupid, and don’t let anyone else do it.
8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to do some of it.
9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past, even if it’s the same one you always hear.
10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me. Be patient. I’m probably frustrated because I can’t express myself, I’ve lost my independence, I’m not feeling well, or I’m feeling fearful or anxious.
11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me. Even now, if I don’t eat I get hangry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
P.S. ~ I love sweet treats.
13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room. Don’t let anyone else do it.
14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault. I’m trying.
17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot. Turn my favorite show on.
18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place. Don’t accuse me of stealing stuff.
19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings. I need stimulation, whether I realize it or not.
20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs, kisses, and touches. As a matter of fact, I need it.
21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love in this shell. I am still those memories. I still love you.
ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.💞💜.

Visit your elders.
05/07/2023

Visit your elders.

03/23/2022

Just so you know...😢It’s called the long goodbye. Rapidly shrinking brain is how a doctor described it. As the patient's brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are and become less themselves. Patients can eventually become bedridden, unable to move & unable to eat or drink or talk to their loved ones. There will be people who will scroll by this message because Dementia or Alzheimer's has not touched them. They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has fought or is fighting a battle against Dementia or Alzheimer's.
In an effort to raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like to see at least a few of my friends put this on your timeline.

We Love our Patients and Community Partners!
02/14/2022

We Love our Patients and Community Partners!

12/23/2020

Merry Christmas!
Our office will be closed on December 24th and 25th. As always, a Provider will be on call for urgent matters.

Address

3000 Joe Dimaggio Boulevard, Ste 15
Round Rock, TX
78665

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15122466170

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Our Story

Our inspiration for compassionate care and excellence in customer service comes from the passion and drive of our founder, Dr. Philip Woodall. Board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, he sees your care or that of your loved one as worship of Jesus as told in the parable of the sheep and the goats ‘...I was sick, and you visited me...’

Dr. Woodall is an Osteopathic Physician, D.O. and has been board certified in family practice since 1989. Dr. Woodall has ministered exclusively to the needs of elderly and disabled patients and families in central Texas since 2003. He provides excellent primary medical care, as well as expertise in the coordination of specialized health care and related services. Dr. Woodall serves as the Medical Director for several organizations, including a resident care facility for patients with Alzheimer's Disease, a Hospice organization, and several home health agencies. As an Osteopathic Physician, D.O., Dr. Woodall is fully licensed and has received the same training as a traditional Medical Doctor, M.D., but received further training in anatomy, stress management, nutrition, manipulation, and holistic philosophy. Dr. Woodall is a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and lives in Round Rock with his wife, Courtney, and their six children.

We have four excellent nurse practitioners who visit our patients, as well. Suzanne Buchner, Kerry Carroll, Karen Greenberg, and Hong Vu. All are board certified advanced practice nurses.