Benefits of Concierge Medicine

Benefits of Concierge Medicine

Concierge medicine is a model for health care that offers customization options and highly personalized care. Your membership covers primary and preventive care with strong communication between yourself and your provider. 

Here at the office of Jeffrey H. Graf, MD, on the Upper East Side of New York City, Dr. Graf provides a comprehensive concierge medicine experience complete with all the perks. He emphasizes wellness and disease prevention through evidence-based care and can advocate for you in a number of medical contexts. 

Here are a few major advantages that your concierge care plan offers:

Same- and next-day visits

With concierge care, there’s no need to go to the emergency room and wait for hours for an urgent issue that may not be a priority in an emergency setting. Although typical urgent care centers offer the same benefit of same-day services, concierge medicine ensures you see a physician who you already know and trust. 

Dr. Gaf is able to dedicate ample time with you to diagnose you and make individualized recommendations for care. He can even offer treatments and testing in the office so you don’t have to go anywhere else to get what you need. 

Lifestyle advice and guidance

As your concierge medicine provider, Dr. Graf gets to know you very well. He understands your medical history, your risk factors, your personalized goals, and your preferences for medical care. 

Because of the strong patient-provider relationship that concierge medicine offers, you get tailored medical care that puts you in more control. Dr. Graf emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle for preventing diseases and offers personalized health education and lifestyle advice.

Yearly, expanded physicals

A physical exam is a cornerstone of excellent preventive care, and concierge medicine goes above and beyond to give you highly detailed, unhurried physicals at least once a year. Dr. Graf customizes your physical exams according to your age, gender, and personal health risks. He takes the time to provide additional tests as you need them, including essential disease screenings. 

Physical exams increase your likelihood of getting a prompt diagnosis when a medical condition arises. This leads to simpler treatment strategies and a better care outcome.

Easy communication with your provider

Concierge medicine differs from a  conventional care model because the lines of communication are stronger between you and your provider. You receive around-the-clock telehealth and email access to Dr. Graf, which is highly beneficial if you’re starting a new medication or if a medical event happens suddenly. 

If you’re ready to take the leap and try a new approach to medical care, schedule an appointment over the phone or online with Jeffrey H. Graf, MD, to find out about concierge medicine advantages today.

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