Concierge Benefits
These concierge offerings are not covered by Medicare or by other insurance plans. My practice size is smaller which allows me and my office staff to provide you with the following membership benefits:
Direct communication with me or my staff during business hours.
When you call my office during office hours there will be no recording to navigate only real people to take your call, with a real concern for your health and well-being. In the event that you need to leave a message, your phone calls will be returned promptly, but if you deem your problem urgent, we will make every effort to speak to you at the time of your call.
My personal cell phone number will be provided to you.
This allows easy and direct communications for urgent medical problems that occur outside of my regular office hours. I will use my reasonable best efforts to be available to hear from you when you are ill or injured to coordinate your care. However, for emergencies, always call 911 first.
Convenient email for non-urgent health issues or questions.
You will receive a prompt response from me personally (usually within 24 hours). Because email is not always secure, please use discretion when choosing topics to discuss with me via these platforms.
Little or no office waiting room time and longer appointments.
Office visits will start promptly minimizing exposure to other patients. Appointments will generally be scheduled for at least 30 minutes. My aim is to afford you the time to thoroughly address all your questions and concerns, regardless of the reason for your visit.
Extended office hours
Office visits will start promptly minimizing exposure to other patients. Appointments will generally be scheduled for at least 30 minutes. My aim is to afford you the time to thoroughly address all your questions and concerns, regardless of the reason for your visit.
Strong focus on preventive medicine and long-term health and wellness.
As part of my commitment to your long-term health and wellness, my philosophy is to educate you about the importance of fitness, weight management and healthy living. In addition to the cutting edge 21-century approaches I already offer through my practice; I will assist you in identifying and evaluating wellness providers and offerings. This will support your effort to take an active role in managing and maintaining your good health.
Personalized hospital care.
Should you need to be hospitalized, I will make myself available when I can to communicate with you and to serve as an advocate on your behalf, even when you are admitted to a facility at which I do not have privileges or where I am not your attending physician. If you wish, unless hospital policy or protocol does not allow, I will do what I reasonably can to remain involved in your care, including by making courtesy visits and/or communicating with the hospitalists or other attending physicians who are providing services to you.
Enhanced Coordination.
With a smaller, more patient-focused practice, there will be ample time to coordinate care with your primary care physician and other specialists.
Telephone consultations and long-distance care.
Whether you are on a brief vacation, living some of the year in a second residence, or otherwise unable to come to the office, I will offer a phone consultation as determined on a case-by-case basis, at my discretion and subject to applicable state law requirements. However, if in my judgment you need to be seen by a local physician, you will be encouraged by me to seek medical attention. We will communicate with you directly, as well as with your treating physician as needed, to support the coordination of your care on health issues that may arise.
Quarterly newsletter on topics relevant to your health and well-being.
I will provide seasonal newsletters on medical subjects of interest.