For many patients in Northwest Indiana, getting to a doctor's office isn't just inconvenient, it's genuinely difficult. Mobility challenges, chronic illness, advanced age, and lack of transportation can turn a routine appointment into an exhausting ordeal. Dr. Jose Agusti, MD, recognized this gap and made it the driving force behind TUMI Medical Corporation.
A Vision for Care at Home
Dr. Jose Agusti, MD, founded TUMI Medical Corporation with a clear philosophy: medical care should meet patients where they are, not the other way around. For patients who are homebound or who struggle with travel, the traditional office-visit model creates barriers that can lead to delayed care, missed appointments, and worsening conditions.
"Medicine at home isn't a luxury; it's a necessity for a significant portion of our community," says Dr. Jose Agusti, MD. "These patients deserve the same quality of care that anyone walking into a clinic would receive. The only difference is that we bring the clinic to them."
TUMI Medical Corporation, based in Northwest Indiana, provides a comprehensive range of home-based medical services, including primary medicine, chronic care management, palliative care, wound care, podiatry, testing and diagnostic coordination, and DME documentation. The practice serves patients across the region and accepts most insurance plans.
A Full Spectrum of Home-Based Services
What sets Dr. Agusti and the TUMI Medical team apart is the breadth of services available in the home environment. Rather than referring patients out for every specialized need, TUMI brings multiple layers of care directly to the patient.
Primary Medicine at Home: Preventive care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions, all coordinated in the patient's residence. Dr. Agusti and the TUMI team manage everything from routine check-ups to complex care plans without requiring patients to travel.
Chronic Care Management: For patients living with diabetes, heart disease, COPD, or other long-term conditions, TUMI provides ongoing support between visits, including medication review, care-plan follow-through, and early identification of changing needs.
Palliative Care: Quality-of-life support for patients facing serious illness. Dr. Jose Agusti's approach emphasizes symptom management, emotional and family support, and care plans built around each patient's goals and preferences.
Wound Care: Home-based wound treatment and monitoring, including advanced wound care that benefits from physician expertise and ongoing follow-up.
Podiatry Services: Foot care support delivered at home, eliminating the need for patients to navigate office visits for routine podiatric needs.
Testing and Diagnostic Coordination: Blood draws, urine samples, cultures, x-rays, and other diagnostics brought to or coordinated in the home setting.
DME and Home Health Coordination: When medical equipment or home health nursing is needed, TUMI helps coordinate documentation and essential medical needs with care partners.
Serving Northwest Indiana Families
Dr. Agusti's commitment extends beyond individual patients. TUMI Medical Corporation supports the entire family unit, including caregivers who often carry a significant burden when a loved one is homebound.
"A patient's care doesn't happen in isolation," Dr. Jose Agusti, MD, explains. "Family members and caregivers are part of the equation. We make sure they understand the care plan, know what to watch for, and have a direct line to our team when questions arise."
TUMI Medical Corporation works closely with referral sources, care partners, and home health agencies to ensure continuity of care across the entire patient journey. The practice can be reached at (219) 472-0309 or via email at requests@tumimedicalcorp.com.
Looking Forward
As healthcare continues to evolve, Dr. Agusti sees home-based medicine playing an increasingly important role, particularly when combined with technology that enables remote monitoring, care coordination, and compliance management. TUMI Medical Corporation has integrated remote care platform technology to enhance the services delivered in the home, positioning the practice at the forefront of a growing movement in healthcare delivery.
But the core mission remains unchanged: bringing compassionate, high-quality medical care to the patients who need it most, right where they live.
About Dr. Jose Agusti, MD
Dr. Jose Agusti is a physician and the founder of TUMI Medical Corporation, providing home-based medical services across Northwest Indiana. His practice focuses on primary medicine at home, chronic care management, palliative care, and coordinated diagnostic services for homebound patients and their families.
Contact TUMI Medical Corporation
Phone: (219) 472-0309
Email: requests@tumimedicalcorp.com