Medical Clinic at Morro
At Medical Clinic at Morro in Morro Bay we are a multi-specialty clinic. Our experienced team of Primary Care Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers offer diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, the management of long term, acute and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypothyroidism and heart disease. We offer guidance on preventative care, immunization, health maintenance with patient education and screening programs. Our office has a nurturing environment but virtual visits are available on request.
We also offer Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services.
Meet our Expert Team
Eric Maher, DO
Dr. Eric Maher is board certified in Family medicine and strives to provide excellent care by establishing a friendly atmosphere and trusting partnership with each patient. Dr. Maher is also fellowship-trained in sports medicine and is up-to-date on the newest non-operative interventions for sports injuries. He has provided care for both professional and amateur athletes for the Special Olympics, World Series of Beach Volleyball, LA Rugby and the Dew Tour. Dr. Maher completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA, a level one trauma center and widely renowned research facility in Los Angeles. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University after receiving his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is an active member of The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.As a Cal Poly Alum, Dr. Maher and his family are happy to reside in SLO.
Laura Slaughter, MD
Dr. Laura Slaughter is board certified in internal medicine and anesthesiology, she strives to provide excellent care by taking her time with each patient making sure they leave with all their questions answered. Dr. Slaughter completed her medical program at the university of Michigan and completed her residency at the university of Davis. Dr. Slaughter Specializes in geriatric care and has a passion for helping those in need.
Saskia Wright, NP
Saskia Wright, NP graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelors in Psychology and Biology. She then went on to attend the University of Hawaii where she completed her BSN, MSN, RN and NP training. Saskia strives to provide patients with excellent care by making sure all issues are addressed in a kind and caring manner.
Heather Lukusa, DNP
Heather Lukusa, DNP has spent the past 13 years working in primary care at a Federally Qualified Health Center in New Jersey. While there, she also served as the Director of Nursing and as the Director of Research for this organization. She served as the sub-Investigator on multiple medical research studies and has been published in The Diabetes Educator. Ms. Lukusa previously was the co-chair of the Ending the HIV Epidemic of Hudson County and sat on the HIV Planning Council. Currently, she serves on various Quality Improvement, Credentialing, and Utilization committees for a medical insurance company.
Medical Clinic at Morro
We have wheelchair accessible parking in the back of the building.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue
Osteoarthritis, joint disorders, conditions of spine/back (excluding low back pain), low back pain, soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse, and pressure
Circulatory
Essential hypertension, coronary atherosclerosis and other chronic ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias
Respiratory
Acute respiratory infections, acute pharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, acute/chronic sinusitis, asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis
Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders
Depressive disorders, other mood disorders/nonpsychotic mental disorders/behavioral syndromes, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, opioid-related disorders
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic disease
Diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism, obesity
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Retinal detachment and other retinal disorders/diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, inflammation and disorders of eyelid, conjunctivitis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue
Actinic keratosis and other sun-exposure–related disorders, acne, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis, contact dermatitis and other eczema
Genitourinary
Disorders of the breast (excluding unspecified lump or mass), urinary tract infection, disorders of menstruation and abnormal bleeding, benign prostatic hyperplasia, calculus of kidney and ureter
Diseases of digestive system
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (with esophagitis), hernias of abdominal cavity, irritable bowel syndrome, anal and rectal diseases
Neoplasms
Malignant neoplasm of skin (nonmelanoma), malignant neoplasm of breast, benign neoplasm of skin, malignant neoplasm of prostate
Primary Care Procedures
- Biopsy and excision of skin lesions
- Flu shots and immunizations
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Joint injections
- Physical exams for sports, school and summer camp
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Tricare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
- Western Growers
What makes our Expert Team at Morro stand out?
Here at Medical Clinic at Morro we strive to provide an exceptional patient experience. Our specialty providers work to find the best treatment options for your specific needs and our staff constantly go above and beyond to ensure you have all the information you need regarding your treatment plan.
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Eric Maher, DO