Dr. Frances Koe, MD, MPH, is a licensed family physician. Inspired by a lifelong passion for nutrition and an interest in everything self-sufficient and regenerative, she set out to educate Alabamians about health, emphasize the importance of the connection between mind and body, and provide information about the interconnected topics of food, farming and medicine. She graduated from Tuscaloosa Family Medicine residency in 2007.

Because she was part of the University of Alabama School of Medicine Rural Medical Scholars Program, Dr. Koe had her choice of practicing anywhere in Alabama, as long as it qualified as rural. She looked north of I-59, as most of her family, friends, and colleagues were in the northern part of the state. Dr. Koe decided that wherever a piece of land and a clinic were both available, she would make her home. She was very lucky to find her current property, which was exactly four miles and one stop sign away from an empty clinic. Soon after, DeKalb Regional Medical Center hired her. After one year, she could purchase the clinic from the hospital.

In October 2023, the Wills Valley Family Medicine clinic celebrated 16 years of proudly serving the Collinsville community. Dr Koe has incorporated her passion for health and her deep belief in supporting the local economy and plans to remain in North Alabama for the remainder of her life. Dr. Koe’s goals as a physician are to be available to the community, teach the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and to be accessible for all her patients’ general health care needs. She provides home visits for the elderly when the need arises.

As a family practitioner, she treats patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly. Dr. Koe does referrals to any specialist and also provides services, including pap smears and minor surgical procedures. She strives to provide the most natural and least invasive treatment available for every issue and health concern. Dr. Koe’s caring and competent staff is well versed in a variety of physical exercises for the treatment of strains and she often suggests herbs for some minor health issues. Dr. Koe does not prescribe narcotics or any other controlled substance without seeing the patient first. This includes pain, anxiety, and sleep medications. She looks forward to helping you on your journey towards vibrant health!

Wills Valley Family Medicine is located in beautiful Collinsville, Alabama, which is nestled in the Northeast part of the state, near DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon.

WVFM’s goal is to provide high-quality health care in a warm, friendly atmosphere to our those in our community and the surrounding area. We strive to provide education and resources for everyone who chooses Wills Valley Family Medicine. Our passion is helping people feel their best and achieving a high quality of life. It is our belief that the physician and patient should work together in order to reach their goals. We feel strongly that we should not dictate how you reach your healthiest potential but should be a resource to help empower you to make that possible.

It is also WVFM’s mission to take part fully in the overall health of Collinsville. We support the arts, local businesses, and volunteer organizations. We are passionate about promoting community farms, locally grown food, organic and sustainable gardening, farming and agriculture. In a time of economic stress, we understand that this support will promote growth and increased economic development. This includes supporting restaurants, grocery stores and farm stands that provide healthy food choices, like locally grown and organic foods that line up with our nutritional guidelines.

We feel health encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Food, exercise, access to the arts, clean air and water are all part of a healthy lifestyle. At Wills Valley Family Medicine, we feel strongly that everyone should have access to these basic building blocks of a healthy and happy life. We welcome all who want to join in our efforts. To find out more, please visit willsvalleyfamilymedicine.com