Areas of Clinical Focus
With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Clay provides expert urgent care for patients of all ages—from pediatric patients to adults and seniors. Her areas of focus include the conditions that bring patients through our doors most often: acute respiratory infections such as flu, strep throat, bronchitis, and COVID-19; ear infections and sinus infections; urinary tract infections and bladder infections; skin conditions including rashes, allergic reactions, and minor burns; lacerations, cuts, and wounds requiring stitches or wound care; sprains, strains, and minor fractures; animal bites and insect stings; eye infections including pink eye; nausea, vomiting, and dehydration; and pediatric illnesses and childhood injuries. Dr. Clay's extensive experience allows her to quickly assess symptoms, provide accurate diagnoses, and deliver effective treatment—so patients can feel better and get back to their lives without unnecessary delays.
Health Articles by Dr. Clay
Dr. Clay writes educational health content to help patients understand common conditions, recognize warning signs, and know when to seek care. Browse her latest articles below.
About Dr. Clay
Dr. Lisa Clay founded Monarch Medicine Urgent Care with a clear mission: to bring compassionate, physician-led healthcare back to the forefront of urgent care. After years of witnessing patients navigate overcrowded emergency rooms and impersonal clinic experiences, she envisioned a different kind of practice—one where every patient receives same-day access to a board-certified physician, honest answers to their questions, and the personalized attention that healthcare should always provide.
Dr. Clay is a board-certified family physician with extensive experience across the full spectrum of primary and urgent care medicine. Her clinical expertise spans acute illness and injury treatment, preventive care, chronic disease management, pediatric care, women's health, and occupational medicine. She holds her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in family medicine, where she developed her patient-centered approach to care. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, she remains committed to advancing excellence in family medicine and staying current with the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines.
When Dr. Clay opened Monarch Medicine in Carmel, Indiana, she built the practice around the principles she believes every patient deserves: minimal wait times, transparent pricing, and direct access to a physician who listens. She personally oversees the clinical care delivered at Monarch Medicine and has assembled a team that shares her commitment to treating every patient like family. Whether someone visits for a sports physical, a sudden illness, or an injury that needs immediate attention, Dr. Clay ensures they leave with clarity about their condition and confidence in their treatment plan.
Education & Credentials
- Medical Degree University of Illinois School of Medicine
- Board Certification Family Medicine — American Board of Family Medicine
- Residency Training Family Medicine Residency, Muncie IN
- Licensure State of Indiana Medical License