Patricia English, M.D.
Dr. English earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis in 1989, and was a 1993 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Practice residency at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, IN, in 1996, and has been in private practice on the south side of Indianapolis ever since. Dr. English enjoys providing cosmetic services to the community, as well as continuing with her busy family medicine practice.
When asked about the two facets of her career, Dr. English states: "I truly enjoy both aspects of my practice, and feel fortunate that I have the medical background and knowledge to assist me when providing cosmetic services. I think it would be very difficult to perform these procedures without clear understanding of the person's health and medical history."
Dr. English is board certified in Family Practice and a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. She and her husband, Jeffrey, reside in Indianapolis with their four children.
Beth Pretti, R.N., F.N.P.
Mrs. Pretti graduated from Purdue University in 1988 with a B.S. degree in nursing. She worked for St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, IN, at many different areas including Coronary Critical Care and Post Cardiac Surgery Unit. Beth also was the manager of the Geriatric Medicine floor. She worked full-time while going to graduate school at St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN, to obtain her master's degree and become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 1996. She has been employed at South Indy Family Practice for over 10 years, and prior to that worked at the, now dissolved, St. Francis Family Healthcare Center as a FNP.
When asked about opening LCS, Beth says: "We have an extremely relaxed, friendly environment at our office. Patients often comment on how comfortable they feel after meeting with us, and how much easier it is to discuss their concerns with us."
Lifelong Indianapolis residents, Beth and husband, Art, keep very busy with their four daughters.