In a letter sent to his patients earlier this week, Dr. Jon Hagen shares the news that he will be retiring from Primary Care Associates of Appleton at the end of March, 2019. 

Dear Patients and Friends,

Thank you for trusting me as your primary care doctor. After more than 32 years, I will be retiring from the practice of medicine at the end of March 2019. I have been blessed to be your health care partner, in some cases for that entire length of time. It has been an honor to be involved with the changes in your lives, much as you have seen changes in my life through the years.

Becoming a family doctor has been a great vocational choice for me. I really have enjoyed building long term relationships with my patients which I think is essential to providing optimal care. Knowing patients like you, taking care of people of different ages, and addressing a variety of health concerns have made for a fulfilling career.

In the near future, you will need to choose a new primary care provider. I strongly encourage you to keep Primary Care Associates of Appleton as your health care home. I hope you can appreciate the unique “patient first” culture that is engrained in our organization. We have a team of highly qualified providers to carry on with you and your health care needs.

I am pleased to announce Family Practice physician, Tara Frerks, M.D., will be joining our practice on April 1, 2019.  Along with Dr. Frerks accepting new patients, Drs. Scott Gyorog, Roderick Hubert, David Lenz, Eugene Rigstad and Gehrig Williamson have the most availability and would also welcome the opportunity to transition your care into their practices.  

For additional information about our physicians or to inquire about transitioning your care, please contact our office at (920) 996-1000 or visit our website at www.primarycareofappleton.com.  

I will miss seeing you in the office, but hope to say “hi” to you around town. 

Best regards,

Jonathan E. Hagen, M.D.