What is Concierge Medicine?

Concierge medicine represents a contemporary approach to primary care, focusing on nurturing a more personalized and enriched doctor-patient connection. To access this elevated level of healthcare, patients commit to an affordable membership fee.

This model of healthcare inherently unlocks accessibility levels that traditional doctor-patient interactions cannot match. By limiting the patient load in their practice, concierge physicians ensure heightened availability and accessibility for enrolled patients.

As a patient under the care of Dr. Sheena Kumar, you can experience the advantages of concierge medicine through an affordable annual subscription. This entails on-demand, tailored healthcare, without the hassles of appointment scheduling delays and protracted in-office waiting. Ultimately, this approach saves both time and money that might otherwise be expended on trial-and-error home remedies or visits to urgent care facilities while awaiting a primary physician's attention.

Membership also includes an annual executive physical exam. These comprehensive examinations are 60 minute appointments that include an in-office EKG.

5 Reasons to Choose Concierge Medicine:

Discover the five key benefits of concierge medicine and how this patient-physician relationship can elevate the quality of healthcare you receive from your primary care provider:

  • Strengthened Patient-Physician Relationships:

    Concierge medicine fosters a personal bond between patients and their physicians, facilitated by direct access. This trust and familiarity can lead to a higher adherence to preventive care recommendations. Studies have shown that patients with a primary care provider have a 19% lower likelihood of premature death compared to those who solely rely on specialists.

  • Immediate and Uninterrupted Access:

    In medical emergencies such as strokes or heart attacks, the need for urgent care is evident. However, for conditions with vague or common symptoms, the urgency may not be apparent. Concierge medicine ensures 24/7 direct access to a healthcare team, reducing barriers that might cause dangerous delays. With providers just a call or text away, you can promptly address emerging concerns, potentially impacting your health outcomes.

  • Minimal to No Appointment Wait Times:

    A survey across 15 major US metropolitan areas found that, on average, it takes about 24 days to secure an appointment with a family medicine practitioner. Such delays can lead to the deterioration of your condition. In contrast, concierge physicians limit their patient load, guaranteeing same-day appointments for their patients, ensuring timely attention to concerns.

  • Extended Time with Your Physician:

    While many primary care physicians schedule brief 15-minute patient visits, concierge physicians typically allocate around 30 minutes per visit. This extra time fosters a more thorough examination and provides opportunities for patient education and advice beyond addressing the primary reason for the visit. In addition, membership includes an annual executive physical exam. These comprehensive examinations are 60 minute appointments that include an in-office EKG.

  • Comprehensive Care:

    Concierge medical practices have a network of trusted specialists, allowing your physician to offer the best possible care. Our office will work to make access to and scheduling with specialists a streamlined and efficient process.