James D. Quarles, MD

If any of my patients have a new year’s resolution for weight loss, and need something to kickstart the process, we are now offering the semaglutide (generic for Ozempic) injections. Give the office a call and get scheduled, and we can discuss what will work best for you.

Old school Medicare plus a supplement is the best in my opinion for my 65+ patients. I have to fight Anthem, Humana, and United every day.

Help me wish Rita a Happy Medical Assistant’s Day!! Without her, we couldn’t exist!

Our very own Leslie Thomas received a major award today for her decades of service at KSU and her lifetime commitment to health and wellness. Go Leslie!

It’s our #1 receptionist’s birthday today! Happy 39th birthday to Leslie Thomas!!

Thinking about our Rita who lost her father a few days ago. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Receptionist Day (a day late) to our rock star Leslie! She keeps us running efficiently, and keeps us laughing always! Thanks for all you do!

Happy medical assistant day to our fabulous Rita!! We couldn’t exist without you!!

Come see us at Walmart until 3:00!

We are very pleased to announce our partnership with the wonderful Brooke Evans, PA-C. Brooke will be providing Botox and Dysport injections, fillers, microneedling, PRP, etc. in our office on Wednesdays. You do NOT have to be an MDVIP patient to take advantage of this service. Feel free to call or text Brooke at (502) 682-5710 or give our office a call.

https://www.kroger.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated

Hey guys, there is a new covid vaccination clinic opening in Prevention Park. Click on the link, type in "Frankfort" or "40601" into the location box, and get registered!

Kroger - Vaccinations Appointment

For patients who qualify, you can now register to receive the covid vaccine at Kentucky Horse Park. It requires an appointment. Get registered now and appointments start on Tuesday.

Kroger - Covid-19 Vaccine Availability by State & FAQS Find out where the Covid-19 vaccine will be available and schedule your appointment. Get answers to frequently asked questions about Covid-19 vaccines, testing and more.

Here is the link to get on the covid-19 vaccine request list for patients 70 and older. Click on “see more” then click the link in blue.

💚We want to remind everyone to please be patient and kind as we are working as fast as we can to get through these tiers safely and as comprehensive as possible.

📱🖥As we get closer to the next Phases we will put an Interest List link available. Keep checking Facebook, and FCHD.org for updates.

🖍📕🧮 K-12 Personnel will receive additional communication through the school systems. We estimate that we can vaccinate the schools in early February. You will receive more information from your school district (private and public) as a vaccination date draws closer.

For those living in Franklin County - please use the link below for the Phase 1b (persons 70 years of age and older) Vaccine Request List. https://forms.gle/jQMiEstVJRdcEmoT8. While no promises can be made, our best estimation would be March for persons 70 years of age and older.

Thank goodness I work at a skilled nursing facility. I was able to get my shot early on. When your shot becomes available, go get it! Let’s end this thing and get on with our lives!

We are slowly starting to reschedule our physicals and routine follow up visits that we have had to postpone due to covid-19. Here are a few changes we have made to keep our patients safe:

-all patients are required to wear a mask or facial covering of some sort in the office...we will wear our’s also!
-we will take your temperature at the door
-only one person allowed in our waiting room at a time
-if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever, or need to be tested for covid-19, please call the office from the parking lot and we will be happy to assist you

We can also do routine check-ups via telemedicine. Please continue social distancing and stay home when you can. Be safe and stay healthy!

I let them out for some fresh air every now and then.

Frankfort (and Facebook) impressed me yesterday!! My wife Meg sent out a request for N95 masks so our office could safely see our sick patients, and we received an overwhelming response. Thank you to everyone who donated masks, and thank you to everyone willing to help! This reassures my faith in our community. I love my city! Stay home and stay well!

Hey guys, due to the corona craziness, we are postponing most of our routine physicals. If you have an MDVIP physical coming up, or an insurance physical soon, please call the office and we will get you rescheduled a couple of months down the road. We are reserving the next few weeks for our sick patients. Please stay home, stay six feet away from others, and stay well! Call us if you need anything at all! 502-227-8681

Bell ringing for the Salvation Army in front of Walmart. Come see us!

Susan Lucci had a bit of a health scare this week. Preventing a heart attack is about more than great cholesterol numbers. Concerned about your risk for heart attack? Come see me to have a discussion about your total wellness!

Focus Less on Cholesterol Screenings and More on These 3 Tests I realize it’s already February, but I have a resolution for you. Focus less on your cholesterol numbers. Make 2018 the year you switched your attention to your insulin level, inflammation level and LDL (bad cholesterol) particle number.

Interested in making some changes this year? Come see me and I can help you set realistic, attainable goals to start a path to a healthier you!

The Impact of Yo-Yo Dieting on Your Body: It’s Worse Than You Think As frustrating as it sounds, most people who lose a significant amount of weight gain it all back and, often, more. In fact, the percentage of people who regain the pounds they struggled to lose is around 80%. What happens after the pounds come back on?

Getting an early start today and I'm looking forward to another year taking care of you! Are you ready to put your wellness as a priority in 2019? Come see me and find out what MDVIP is all about! You can make 2019 the best year yet!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Everyone be safe over this holiday season!

Doing some Salvation Army bell ringing on this Black Friday! You all come see us at Wal-Mart!!

Flu season is here! The State Journal asked me to share some tips about avoiding the flu as well as some common misperceptions. Check it out! https://www.state-journal.com/2018/11/04/qa-quarles-talks-flu-facts/

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Rita and I are heading out to a house call this afternoon delivering vaccinations to a patient that can't make it in to the office. Can't come to us? We'll come to you!

If you are my patient and you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, give my office a call this week or stop by. I encourage everyone to get their Hepatitis A vaccine as well. You can get that at your pharmacy.

Adult Vaccination Schedule - Living Well - MDVIP The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended schedule for adult vaccinations.

Today we celebrate our one year anniversary in our new location on C. Michael Davenport Blvd. The last year has been an adventure for all of us. I am so lucky to be surrounded by my wonderful staff Rita, Leslie, and Meg. They have been so supportive and helpful in every way. Most importantly, I want to thank all of my patients for an amazing year. I look forward to taking care of you for years to come. And for all of you who are seeking a more personal and comprehensive wellness experience, come see me and find out what MDVIP has to offer!

Huge shout out to Emily Maurer and to all of the staff at KORT physical therapy for their presentation to my patients last night! Emily taught us about back pain, and demonstrated simple stretches and exercises to treat it. Thanks so much to everyone at KORT for a great program!

Congrats to my patient, and great friend, Tim Tharpe for completing the Boston marathon today with a personal record time of 3:15:05! Way to go, Tim!