When it comes
to your health,
we're in this
together.
Welcome to Asheville's Largest Independent Family Practice.
Quality, compassionate care for the whole family.
- Early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 2024. Find our full winter holiday hours here.
- Temporary reduced hours at the Arden LAB only:
Open 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. - If you need a medication refill, please call your pharmacy first. In many cases this may speed up the fulfillment of your refill.
- Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available during a scheduled appointment, or on a walk-in basis for established patients between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM and between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM Monday – Friday.
On Saturdays, Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines will be available between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Please call to schedule an appointment. - The Family Health Centers is currently welcoming a limited number of NEW patients. Please call (828) 258-8681 to request a new patient appointment.
- If you wish to request a Telehealth appointment, please message your provider via The Family Health Centers online Portal. If you do not have access to the Portal, please call (828) 258-8681.
The Family Health Centers welcomes Dr. Thomas T. German to our Arden location
Dr. German provides compassionate, holistic care, focusing on the lifestyle and diet before medications, while always trying to meet the patient where they are. He also has interests in behavioral health and provides Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT).
Dr. German enjoys time with his wife, daughter and son. He likes spending time in the outdoors in WNC hiking, paddle boarding, gardening, running and biking. Welcome Dr. German.
The Family Health Centers welcomes Dr. China G. Cox to our Arden location
China G. Cox, MD completed her residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Prior to residency, Dr. Cox graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, after earning a BS in Biochemistry at Clemson University. Dr. Cox wants patients to be included in decision-making processes, to understand their care plans, and to feel that they have a primary manager overseeing their specialty care. She has particular interests in patients with multiple chronic illnesses, and, women’s health.
Dr. Cox and her husband recently returned from Utah to be in our mountains as well as close to family. They have found Asheville to be a great fit. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Cox enjoys quiet time at home and in nature. Dr. Cox will provide quality care to established patients at the Arden location at 2161 Hendersonville Road.
The Family Health Centers welcomes Dr. Timothy J. Seneker
Timothy J. Seneker, MD completed his residency at the Fort Collins Colorado Family Medicine program, and graduated from East Tennessee State University – Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Seneker offers full scope Family Medicine including newborn care, pediatrics, adult and sports medicine, including joint injections, circumcisions and dermatology procedures. He has also worked in large scale community medicine, value based care models and public health programs, including volunteer work in Central and South America.
Dr. Seneker enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, playing in the mountains of Western North Carolina. They love to hike, bike and swim together. Dr. Seneker has special interests in endurance sports including ultra trail running and mountain biking, exploring the amazing trails around Asheville.
The Family Health Centers welcomes Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner Valerie Barnett
Valerie Barnett, BS, PharmD, CACP, BCACP, is passionate about empowering others to achieve their healthcare goals with a focus on chronic disease management, preventative care, and wellness.
She enjoys travel, nature, literature, and food. She is a world-traveler with a goal to visit all seven continents – only three left! Her creative outlets include crafting and painting. Dr. Barnett is an avid “reader” of Audiobooks with a special love for mysteries, fantasy, and science fiction. She and her family enjoy spending time on the Blue Ridge Parkway and exploring the vibrant culture of the Asheville area – especially all the delicious food!
Exceptional Career Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals in Beautiful Asheville, NC
The Family Health Centers is an equal-opportunity employer and offers a competitive benefits package including: medical, prescription vision & dental insurance, health savings, flex savings, 401K, and paid time off.
Margaret E. O'Kane, President, National Committee for Quality AssuranceThe National Committee for Quality Assurance commends The Family Health Centers on Achievement of Recogniton for Systematic Use of Patient-Centered, Coordinated Care Management Processes.
At The Family Health Centers, you’re not a number, you’re family.
We know that you need healthcare providers who you can trust and connect with authentically. We hope you’ll feel welcomed and respected when you come to our offices. It’s our vision to reclaim healthcare, to make it reflective of your values and your vision for what it means to feel well.
A Whole Lifestyle Approach
In addition to traditional healthcare, we offer lifestyle medicine addressing nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and other non-drug modalities to treat and often reverse chronic disease.