Extended visits with your personal physician . . .
You will enjoy unrushed visits with your personal physician who knows you and is committed to partnering with you to achieve your health care goals. Because we care for a limited number of patients, we have more time to spend with you, listening, getting to know you, and answering your questions. We value the opportunity to educate you about your health and how to protect it.
Virtually no waiting when you arrive . . .
We make every effort to see you immediately when you arrive. You will experience little to no wait time on arrival and, if one is anticipated, you will be contacted as soon as we are aware.
Unmatched access to your physician . . .
We strive to ensure convenient (often same day or next day) scheduling for routine care as well as care for acute illnesses and injuries. Our patients also have their physician’s after-hours contact information so that they can receive guidance for health issues that arise unexpectedly after hours and cannot wait until the office reopens. With your permission, the smart use of technology via e-visits can support our care of you when necessary and appropriate.
Reduced healthcare expenses . . .
Control your healthcare costs with reasonable membership rates, no office co-pays or facility fees, and deeply discounted rates for lab tests, imaging, and many other selected professional services. Excellent physician access and attentive management of chronic illnesses results in DPC patients traditionally being less likely to need expensive emergency and hospital care. Additionally, we are happy to work with you to implement strategies that can dramatically reduce your prescription drug costs. And, did we mention our transparent pricing structure? It’s just another thing that is Uncommon about our Healthcare! Should you choose, all healthcare costs not related to your membership (those for imaging, lab tests, specialty, emergency and hospital care) can still be assumed by your insurance company or healthcare cost sharing program in the usual ways.
Comprehensive primary care . . .
Uncommon Healthcare membership will cover the vast majority of your healthcare needs. Generally, if a medical service is provided in our office, it is included in your low monthly membership fee and yes, procedures are performed at no extra cost. The following is a list of included services however please contact us with inquiries about others if not listed.
Annual health maintenance visits: consist of a complete physical examination, health promotion and disease prevention counseling, and individualized health risk stratification and screening recommendations tailored for your age and personal history. These visits are vital to helping you maintain optimal health and prevent disease and injury.
Well child care from infancy through adolescence: consists of a complete physical exam, growth and development assessment, and health promotion/disease prevention counseling. Additionally, extensive anticipatory guidance is offered to prepare you and your child for upcoming changes, allowing you to confidently navigate the months and years to come. While we advocate for and strongly encourage routine vaccinations, we do not administer them in the office because we do not have a cost effective means of doing so. We are however, committed to working with you to determine the best way for your family to be vaccinated and to ensure that vaccinations are kept up to date. For the safety of all of our patients, we do not participate in the care of unvaccinated children.
School, pre-operative, sports, camp and other types of physicals are also included
Well woman care including breast and cervical cancer screening (pap tests can be billed to insurance by the lab or directly to you at a significantly reduced cost), evaluation of abnormal pap smears, and care of other gynecological concerns
Goal oriented management of chronic illnesses based on established best practices (including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and other conditions)
Diagnostic evaluations of new health concerns
Dermatological care including skin cancer screening, evaluation/biopsy/surgical excision of skin lesions, care of most local non-melanoma skin cancers and precancerous lesions, management of fungal infections of the skin and nails, nail removal, eradication of warts, incision and drainage of abscesses, cryotherapy and electrodessication of skin lesions, laceration repair, and keloid scar reduction
Joint, tendon, and muscular trigger point injections
Respiratory care including nebulizer therapy and pulse oximetry (measurement of oxygen level)
***In-office lab tests and medications are offered at wholesale cost***
Coordination of care . . .
We have a vested interest in referring you to specialists and other healthcare professionals who will best meet your needs and in coordinating care with your other healthcare providers. It is all part of keeping you in excellent health.
House calls . . .
Schedules permitting, we are happy to arrange local house calls (including calls to your office or home) for a small additional fee when meeting us in the office is not practical or possible.