Family Doctor & Family Medicine Clinic in Crete, Nebraska
Saline Medical Specialties is Crete's physician-owned family medicine clinic — our founding location. Same-day appointments when available, late hours until 7 PM on Monday and Wednesday, Saturday mornings, and care in English and Spanish for every age, from newborns to grandparents.
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Address and contact
Saline Medical Specialties
830 East 1st Street, Suite 200, Crete, NE 68333
Phone: (402) 826-3222
Fax: (402) 826-3228
Email: [email protected]
Clinic hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| On call | 24/7 |
Care available at our Crete clinic
Our Crete team provides full-scope family medicine for every age, from newborns through older adults. Care is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
- Primary Care — Comprehensive care for the whole family, from routine visits to ongoing health needs.
- Regular Health Check-ups — Annual wellness visits, screenings, and preventive care to keep you healthy at every age.
- Pediatrics & Well-Child Care — Newborn checks, well-child visits, and immunizations as your family grows.
- Women's Health — Routine exams, family planning, and age-appropriate preventive screenings.
- Complete OB Care — Comprehensive obstetric care at every stage — prenatal visits, on-site labs and imaging, delivery planning, and postpartum and newborn care.
- School & Sports Physicals — Thorough exams to clear athletes for play and meet school requirements, with morning and late-evening availability.
- USCIS / Immigration Physicals — Complete USCIS immigration medical exams for all ages — history, required examinations, on-site vaccines, and help completing Form I-693, with multilingual staff.
- Immunizations — On-site vaccines for children and adults, kept up to date with current guidelines.
- Chronic Care Management — Personalized, coordinated support between visits for diabetes, hypertension, and other ongoing conditions.
- Laboratory Services — On-site, in-house lab testing for fast and convenient results.
- Imaging Services — Ultrasound and imaging coordination to support diagnosis and ongoing care.
Additional services
- DOT Physical Examinations — DOT physicals for commercial drivers — performed by Jessica Hernandez Leon, FNP. Get your FMCSA medical certificate without the wait. Same-day and next-day appointments available.
- StemWave Therapy — Advanced, drug-free shockwave therapy that stimulates your body's natural healing — no needles, no medication, no downtime. We're proud to offer StemWave at both our Crete and Lincoln clinics.
- IV Infusion Therapy — On-site intravenous therapy administered and monitored by our clinical team — from hydration and vitamin and nutrient infusions that support energy, recovery, and wellness, to clinically indicated infusions as part of your care.
Why families choose our Crete clinic
Open late when you need it
Monday and Wednesday until 7 PM, plus Saturday 9 AM – noon. See the doctor after work or school without taking a day off.
Same-day appointments
Sick or hurt? Call (402) 826-3222 or request online before you come, and we'll see you the same day when times are available. How it works →
A doctor who speaks Spanish
Dr. Gutiérrez and Jessica Hernandez Leon, FNP see patients in Spanish directly — no interpreter, no phone line in between.
Immigration physicals in Crete
Dr. Gutiérrez is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. Complete your Form I-693 exam here instead of driving to Lincoln or Omaha.
Services under one roof
DOT physicals, IUD and Nexplanon placement, complete OB care, IV therapy, StemWave, labs, and chronic disease care — one team, one chart.
Physician-owned and independent
Decisions about your care are made in Crete, by your care team — not by a hospital system.
Find us
Serving Crete, Dorchester, Friend, Wilber, DeWitt, Western, Milford, Pleasant Dale, and surrounding communities across Saline County.
New patients
We are accepting new patients at Saline Medical Specialties in Crete, Nebraska. You can call (402) 826-3222 or request an appointment online.
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Our providers
- Josué Gutiérrez, MD — board-certified family physician
- Jessica Hernandez Leon, APRN, FNP-C — bilingual family nurse practitioner
- Bryan Tran, PA-C, MPAS — family medicine physician assistant
Frequently asked questions
Is there a family doctor in Crete, NE accepting new patients?
Yes. Saline Medical Specialties at 830 East 1st Street, Suite 200 in Crete is accepting new patients of all ages. Call (402) 826-3222 or request an appointment online.
Does the Crete clinic have evening or Saturday hours?
Yes. We are open until 7 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays and 9 AM to noon on Saturdays. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday hours are 8 AM to 5 PM.
Can I get a same-day appointment in Crete?
Yes, when times are available. Please call (402) 826-3222 or request an appointment online before you come in. Same-day times are offered until 7 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays and on Saturday mornings.
Is there a Spanish-speaking doctor in Crete?
Yes. Dr. Josué Gutiérrez, MD and Jessica Hernandez Leon, FNP both provide care directly in Spanish at our Crete clinic.
Can I get a USCIS immigration physical in Crete?
Yes. Dr. Gutiérrez is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and completes Form I-693 immigration medical exams at the Crete clinic, in English or Spanish.
What insurance does the Crete clinic accept?
We accept Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Nebraska Medicaid Heritage Health plans (Nebraska Total Care, Molina, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), and most commercial plans including BCBS Nebraska.