For immediate release (July 2012)

Contact: Meredith Rabenold
Company Name: Signature Medical Group
Telephone: 314.843.1445 ext.211
Fax: 314.843.1140
Email: mrabenold@signaturehealth.net
Website: www.signaturemedicalgroup.com

(St. Louis, July 1, 2012) - Signature Medical Group (SMG), one of the largest physician-owned medical practices in Missouri, has announced the addition of Wildwood Family Medicine, effective July 1. The addition of Wildwood Family Medicine adds family medicine to the multi-specialty groups in SMG. Wildwood Family Medicine's office is located at 2638 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO, 63040, is comprised of one Board Certified physician – Brenda G. Izen, MD.

Wildwood Family Medicine has been serving the St. Louis west county community since 1990. Dr. Izen states, “Our philosophy is to partner with our patients in health and wellness, helping them become healthier. In joining Signature we will continue to provide our excellent service to patients while running the most efficient practice possible.” Wildwood Family Medicine services include routine physical exams and health screenings, well-women exams, sick visits, immunizations and minor procedures.

Signature Medical Group is comprised of 100 multi-specialty private-practice physicians, providing orthopedic, OB/GYN, gastrointestinal, allergy, dermatology, pediatric, colorectal surgery and, now, family medicine services. Physicians at SMG’s 20 medical practices see patients at 28 locations in the St. Louis area; Bolivar, MO, and the Kansas City area. SMG physicians perform more than 497,000 patient visits and deliver more than 3,600 babies annually. Findings from a recent study show evidence that SMG physicians outperform other physicians in the St. Louis area by providing care at 20-30% less cost per episode of care with excellent quality outcomes.