HUNTERTOWN, IND. – March 13, 2025 – Northwest Allen County residents are now benefiting from expanded healthcare resources for their families closer to home as Parkview Health has opened a new clinic at 15333 Hunters Ridge Lane in Huntertown.
Initially, the clinic will be home to three Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – Internal Medicine providers with PPG – Family Medicine providers anticipated to join them later in 2025.
“We are excited to expand access to expert, patient-centered care for Huntertown-area residents with this state-of-the-art clinic,” said Dr. Joshua Kline, chief medical officer, Parkview Physicians Group. “Our talented care team is highly focused on providing a welcoming environment and a stellar patient experience for new and existing patients alike.”
New office design
The Huntertown clinic is the first PPG location to feature a new prototype office layout created in partnership with Design Collaborative.
The innovative office design organizes space around two 15-room exam pods, prioritizing staff connection, flexibility and cost savings, all without compromising the Parkview standard of exceptional patient care. The pods offer an expandable layout that can accommodate the addition of services and staff as needed.
Parkview Health and Design Collaborative have worked together since 2015 to adjust and refine space use in PPG offices.
"At Design Collaborative, our team is dedicated to providing evolving healthcare design solutions that meet the community's needs, and this new clinic prototype embodies that commitment," said Jessica Detweiler, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, healthcare architect, Design Collaborative. "By focusing on flexibility and adaptability, PPG can provide the highest-quality care while remaining responsive to the needs of its patients and staff."
PPG – Internal Medicine providers
The following providers, who have relocated from other offices, are welcoming patients at the clinic:
Dr. Jackylin Caparas completed her internal medicine residency at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester – New York Medical College in New Rochelle, New York. She earned first her bachelor’s degree in medical technology and then her Doctor of Medicine degree from Far Eastern University, Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, in Quezon City, Philippines.
Following her residency, she cared for patients as a hospitalist at Parkview Regional Medical Center and in Angola, Indiana.
Caparas is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. She is fluent in both English and Tagalog.
“Internal medicine takes care of complex adult medical cases,” she said. “However, we also see healthy patients to prevent diseases and for health promotion. So if you are 18 years old, whether you are healthy or not, come and see us. We’ll be happy to be of help and make sure you get the best care.”
Dr. Margiori Rodriguez relocated to the Huntertown clinic from the PPG office at 1818 Carew Street.
Like Dr. Caparas, Dr. Rodriguez is board-certified in internal medicine. She received her medical degree from the Universidad del Zulia Facultad de Medicina, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and completed her residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
A member of the American Medical Association, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Raised in a family of physicians, Rodriguez knew early on that she wanted to be a doctor, and she chose internal medicine because she was intrigued by the process of diagnosing medical conditions.
She stresses prevention and encourages patients to take advantage of their annual check-ups, get regular bloodwork and talk with their doctor about any symptoms: “Patients can expect me to be a good listener, to have dedicated time with them going over their medical issues, their concerns, their frustrations, and what their goals are short- and long-term.”
Nurse Practitioner Lauren Tom previously worked at the internal medicine office on New Vision Drive.
She earned both her bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and her Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Fort Wayne.
She is a member of the Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI).
Tom began her career as a patient care technician then trained in nursing and built her skills as a MedSurg registered nurse at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She became a surgical specialty nurse, then, as a nurse practitioner, she served gynecologic oncology patients at the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute for three years, followed by three years with interventional oncology surgical endoscopy before transitioning to internal medicine.
“We see a lot of patients with complex diagnoses that need different interventions, different medications,” said Tom. “It's a relationship that sometimes requires frequent visits to clinic until we find an answer that works for the patient. With my history in gynecological oncology, I have a lot of experience in women’s health, so I enjoy being able to bring that component into my care. My goal is not to throw a lot of medical language at my patients; it’s to figure out how to make them healthier. There are no stupid questions, and there’s no complaint or concern they shouldn’t be willing to talk about. I’m here for any honest conversation they want to have.”
Office hours for this provider team are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Same-day appointments are available. For questions or appointment scheduling, call 260-425-4870.