Rheumatology - Community Physician Group
Rheumatology • Anaconda, MT • Since 1972
About
Summary: The Community Physician Group (CPG) is a Missoula-based medical group offering primary and specialty care across Western Montana, with more than 90 providers across 30+ adult and pediatric specialties. While CPG itself lists a wide range of specialties (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, nephrology, pulmonology, psychiatry, surgery, bariatrics, and more), there is no specific rheumatology page or Anaconda location indicated in the provided materials. CPG operates under Community Medical Center and serves Missoula, Lolo, Stevensville, and surrounding communities with services including 24-7 Nurse on Call and FirstCare walk-in clinics, and outreach clinics throughout the region. If you’re specifically seeking rheumatology services in Anaconda, this source confirms CPG’s broader Western Montana network but does not confirm a rheumatology specialty or Anaconda site.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
2831 Fort Missoula Road Building 2, Suite 303, Missoula, MT 59804; 3800 Eastside Highway, Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone
+14067772775
LifepointCS@Verisma.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Not specified on page
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Accepts New Patients
FAQs
What conditions do you treat?
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, myopathy, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and other issues that cause pain or affect movement.
Referral required for all new patient appointments?
A referral is required for all new patient appointments to ensure the patient is seeing the correct specialist for the correct condition.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals.com (Dr. Steven Ecklund): 4.5/5 stars (19 ratings)
- BirdEye (Community Physician Group Primary Care): 3.5/5 stars (19 reviews)
Patients praise
- Provider bedside manner and willingness to listen
- Effective diagnosis and long-term care management
- Compassionate staff
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Concerns about patient communication and continuity of care
- Provider turnover
"Dr Ecklund took a lot of time to listen to my problems. He asked a lot of questions and seemed sincerely interested with my condition. He suspected I had a certain problem and as it turns out he was correct... I am very impressed with Dr Ecklund and would highly recommend him."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. Steven Ecklund"It’s hard to find a Dr you really like and trust."
— BirdEye review for Community Physician Group Primary CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Montana Tech alumna brings specialized spine care to rural Montana — Jan 14, 2026
- Rheumatologist Opportunity at Top Level II Hospital in Montana Metro - News Usa Today — Jun 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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