• My direct primary care practice is patient focused, not problem focused.
  The current system comprised of rushed visits and brief encounters does not allow for the development of the doctor patient relationship. Time is required to get to know my patients and to understand their symptoms, context, fears, and concerns. This relationship is integral to providing exceptional care for the patient and I will have as much time as we need to address every problem you have every time.
• I work for the patient, and only the patient.
  The disruption of the doctor-patient relationship by insurance companies and Medicare/Medicaid has ruined the practice of medicine. By removing this barrier to personalized care, I am restoring control of your healthcare decisions to you, the patient. We will work together to determine what is best for you.
• I can handle simple problems without an office visit.
  This probably sounds crazy, but it’s true. Currently, the only way a physician can get paid by insurance and Medicare/Medicaid is to see patients in the office, which more often than not means a large chunk of your valuable time. But often the problem is simple and could be handled in a few minutes with direct communication. I won’t be forced to see a high number of patients to pay my overhead, and will therefore be available to answer you directly when you need me, anytime by phone, secure text, and secure email.
• My practice will be limited to a smaller number of patients so I will have the flexibility to be available when you need me.

• In depth, comprehensive, annual wellness evaluation with lab and a personalized yearly wellness plan
• Unlimited office visits, phone, or email
• In office lab such as urinalysis, strep screens, flu tests, and pregnancy tests
• Minor procedures such as cryotherapy, minor laceration repair, IV fluids
• How to pay? I prefer credit card or bank draft.
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• We all benefit from services tailored to our needs, and your health care should be no different. I will provide you with the care you need to optimize your health and to reach your wellness goals.
• I will be available to answer questions about small things you wouldn’t take half a day off to address at a traditional medical practice.
• Let’s be honest, at some point you will be sick or injured and need acute care. When that happens, you will have immediate access to your doctor who knows your personal health history completely and will take your circumstances into account when developing a treatment plan.
• I will do my best to keep you out of the ER. If I save you one simple ER visit, my yearly fee (possibly 2-3 years) will pay for itself.

Call, email, or text me. I will answer, take care of the problem, and if needed will meet you at the office.

No. I work directly for you, providing exceptional, personal, direct health care without the increasing constraints and limitations of the government and insurance companies.

I recommend you continue to have health insurance to cover health care costs beyond the services of my practice such as specialist care, hospitalization, radiological imaging, and labs other than those listed above.

The most cost-effective insurance to pair with direct primary care would be a high deductible/HSA plan. Check out this link on the topic of primary care without health insurance.

Yes. I am happy to accept all patients. However, the membership fee is not covered by Medicare/Medicaid, and you will need to sign a waiver stating that neither of us will be billing Medicare/Medicaid for my services. Other services I order such as lab, radiology, specialist care, and hospitalization may be billed to these programs.

Yes. I accept all patients, regardless of insurance status.

I like to call it “Direct Primary Care” but if I had to consider it concierge care, I’d call it “concierge care for the common person.” Concierge care can sometimes cost a LOT more than I’m charging, with a lot of the same provisions.

Not at this time.

I will coordinate your referral to a specialist in your insurance network, and they will bill your insurance.

My plan is to care for you if you are in the hospital. However, I am still working out the details and will update you as soon as I have this finalized.