Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine • Beatrice, NE • Since 1911
About
Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine is the family and internal medicine clinic part of Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in Beatrice, NE. The broader Beatrice system offers women's/children's services, orthopedics, general surgery, hospitalist program, and family/internal medicine clinics. A 2026 note highlights diabetes and nutritional counseling educators (Sue Schouboe and Abby Newhouse) sharing insurance and referral information at a BCH provider lunch.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
4800 Hospital Parkway Beatrice, NE 68310
Phone
402-228-3344
info@bchhc.org
Opening Hours
Express Care/Urgent Care/Walk-In Service: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Online scheduling, clinic scheduling, phone scheduling
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Express Care/Urgent Care/Walk-In Service
Express Care hours and availability are listed under Express Care; call or online scheduling for details.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
What services are provided by Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine?
Primary care for the entire family, including physical exams, immunizations, preventative care, chronic condition management, and men’s or women’s health; team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, behavioral health specialists, lab and pharmacy experts.
What locations are associated with Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine?
Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine at Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center; Wymore Medical Clinic also referenced for some services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- FamilyDoctorDirectories.com: 3.7/5.0 (6 reviews) (6 reviews)
- US News (patient experience for facility): Patient Experience 5/5 (for Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center doctors page) (5 Reviews (as shown on page))
Patients praise
- Some reviews cite efficient, friendly office staff and minimal delays for appointments (via primary care physician listing that includes practice-level feedback).
- Facility/doctor listings emphasize strong patient experience ratings (e.g., patient experience 5/5 shown for the local hospital/clinic doctors page).
Common complaints
- Negative experiences include inadequate care during visits (e.g., not checking a standard prostate exam), lack of engagement, and intention to not return to the doctor.
- A highly negative complaint alleges being labeled a drug seeker and describes communication/care issues affecting treatment access (from a separate physician review listing that is not clearly limited to the clinic as a whole).
""The office staff was efficient and friendly and I saw the doctor with minimal delay. Unfortunately Dr. Gowen was awful... He didn't check my prostate... I will not return to this doctor, ever""
— docspot.com (Primary Care Physicians in Beatrice, NE)""He labeled me a drug seeker... offered a anti inflammatory... refused... his visit left me without treatment for diabetes and pain.""
— vitals.com (Dr. Matthew L. Petersen, DO | Beatrice, NE | Family Physician)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of . Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.
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