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Spanish-Speaking Family Doctor in Lincoln & Crete, Nebraska
Family medicine in fluent Spanish — full clinical care, not just an interpreter. Dr. Josué Gutiérrez, MD and Jessica Hernandez Leon, FNP are bilingual providers at ICHI's Crete and Lincoln clinics. Se habla español.
Request an appointmentCall (402) 826-3222
Bilingual family medicine — the whole visit in Spanish
At ICHI, Spanish is not an add-on. Your whole visit can be conducted in Spanish: front-desk check-in, medical-assistant vitals and history, provider exam, medication counseling, after-visit summary, and follow-up phone calls. Consent forms, patient education, and clinical instructions are available in Spanish. This matters — research consistently shows that when patients receive care in their preferred language, they understand instructions better, take medications more consistently, and have better outcomes.
Meet our bilingual providers
Josué Gutiérrez, MD, FAAFP
Board-certified family physician. Native Spanish speaker. Full-scope family medicine including complete OB care, pediatrics, chronic disease management, and USCIS immigration physicals as a designated civil surgeon.
Jessica Hernandez Leon, APRN, FNP-C
Bilingual family nurse practitioner. Preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health, and DOT / CDL physical exams.
Clinical services offered in Spanish
- Adult and family medicine — annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease), acute visits.
- Pediatrics — well-child visits, vaccinations, sports and school physicals, common childhood illnesses.
- Women's health — well-woman exams, cervical cancer screening, contraception counseling, menopause care.
- Complete OB care — prenatal visits through delivery with Dr. Gutiérrez.
- USCIS immigration physicals — I-693 exam by a designated civil surgeon, in Spanish.
- DOT and CDL physicals — FMCSA medical certificates.
- StemWave shockwave therapy — non-opioid treatment for chronic pain.
- Chronic care management (CCM) — Medicare CCM program for patients with two or more chronic conditions.
What to expect at your first visit
- Scheduling — call (402) 826-3222 or request online. You can request the visit in Spanish.
- Insurance — we accept most Nebraska commercial plans (BCBS NE, Medica, UHC, Aetna, Ambetter), Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid Heritage Health (Nebraska Total Care, Molina, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan). Call to verify your specific plan.
- Bring — insurance card, photo ID, a list of your current medications, and past records if you have them (from any country, in any language).
- Visit — full history and exam in Spanish; the provider will explain findings, options, and next steps in the language you prefer.
- After the visit — you'll receive an after-visit summary and, if needed, follow-up calls in Spanish.
Both ICHI locations offer Spanish-language care
Frequently asked questions
Which ICHI providers speak Spanish?
Dr. Josué Gutiérrez, MD and Jessica Hernandez Leon, FNP are both fluent Spanish speakers. Front-desk and clinical staff at both locations also include Spanish speakers.
Do I need to bring my own interpreter?
No. Your visit will be conducted in Spanish by the provider directly.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Nebraska Medicaid Heritage Health plans including Nebraska Total Care, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
Can I get a school or sports physical in Spanish?
Yes. School and sports physicals for children of any age can be completed in Spanish at either location.
What if my child speaks English but I don't?
The provider will speak with you in Spanish and with your child in whichever language your child is more comfortable with. Parent-child bilingual visits are common at ICHI.