UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources. Learn more. Proudly part of Privia Health Menu "I've been seeing Dr. Bender for 20 years and he has always been the most caring and compassionate person. He goes the extra mile and actually spends time with his patients. I cannot say enough good things about him!" MAKE AN APPOINTMENT About Us Welcome to Amherst Family Practice Amherst Family Practice in Winchester, VA is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Within minutes you can be shopping and sight-seeing in downtown Washington DC, hiking along the Appalachian Trail or fishing on the Shenandoah River. AFP has been serving the community for more than 40 years. We combine a traditional family practice office with same day, by appointment, urgent care services to provide the perfect fit for today’s busy lifestyle. We treat our patients as we would a member of our family, with careful consideration and respect. Our staff of four full-time physicians and six physician assistants are prepared to take care of your health. Each staff member strives to practice compassionate, quality medicine. For years, we have provided quality healthcare services to local families just like yours. Amherst Family Practice supports the American Cancer Society with their Relay for Life Team, the Dreamcatchers – Dreaming of a Cure. To donate or learn how to help Dreamcatchers visit the Amherst Family Practice Dreamcatchers site. *AFP is recognized as an Accredited Collection Site by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). Appointments It is in your best interest to see your primary care physician whenever you come to AFP; however, since our family of providers functions as a group, you and your family have the option of seeing any one of our physicians or physician assistants should your PCP be unavailable. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call our office 24 hours in advance to let us know. This will allow us to schedule another patient that needs to be seen that day. Payment Full payment is requested at the time of service unless alternate arrangements have been made in advance. This policy allows us to reduce administrative costs without diminishing the quality of service to you. For your convenience, AFP accepts payments by cash, check, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. External Content Disclaimer *Please note that pages of this site may be linked to other websites, which may have different terms of use and privacy practices than Privia Medical Group. Privia does not own, control, manage, supervise, direct, or otherwise have involvement in such other websites or the content of such websites. Privia is not responsible for the content of any linked websites. 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We make it easy to message your doctor, connect to on-demand virtual care, receive appointment reminders, refill prescriptions, and get care on the go. If you see more than one doctor in our network, your entire care team has access to your medical chart so we can all work together for your health. Use the myPrivia app or patient portal to: Book appointments, renew prescriptions, and access your electronic health record Send and receive secure messages with your care team Healthy for the Long Haul You’re more than a set of symptoms. Privia champions lifelong health and wellness, inside and outside the doctor’s office. From pediatrics to adult needs, preventive programs to complex care, doctor’s visits to self-care at home – we’re here to support you on every step in your journey. Count on Privia for: Collaborative, team-based medical group with leading local providers Same- or next-day appointments with 24/7 telehealth for immediate care Our Doctors Do More You can enjoy personalized care without pricey membership fees. Privia doctors take the time to listen to your concerns, from wellness programs to chronic care management. Patients rate our providers 4.9 out of 5 for efforts to include them in decisions about their care, so you can be confident your doctor will help you understand the guidance you get, in-office or virtually. With Privia, you can expect: Unhurried, comprehensive visits to develop the right care plan for you Nationally recognized top physicians and healthcare professionals Amherst Family Practice 1867 Amherst Street Winchester, VA 22601 540-667-8724 540-662-5638 Meet the Team Rachael M. Whittemore, PA-C Bret Ripley, DO Rhonda Cottino, PA-C William J. Bender, MD Patricia M. Houser, MD See More Patient Resources About Us At Amherst Family Practice, we combine a traditional family practice office with same day, by appointment, urgent care services to provide the perfect fit for today’s busy lifestyle. Our office is conveniently located in Winchester, VA. ©2021 Privia Health, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Language Services | HIPAA Privacy Notice About Privia Careers Press Room Prospective Doctors