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How to Find a Concierge Doctor Near Me

Dr. Manny Lee

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Dr. Manny Lee

Published
01/28/2025
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Considering concierge medicine? In this post, learn how concierge medicine can transform your healthcare experience and how to find the perfect physician who truly understands your unique health needs.

Concierge medicine is rising in popularity throughout Austin and Central Texas as both patients and healthcare providers prioritize more personalized healthcare relationships. The concierge medicine approach delivers high-quality healthcare in an intimate and efficient setting.

The Benefits of Concierge Medicine

The concierge medicine model is vastly different from modern primary care, where the system often pushes primary care physicians to prioritize financial benchmarks over whole-person care. And while primary care providers are hard-working and empathetic individuals, the system often requires them to “churn and burn” through thousands of patients.

This system then creates a challenge for providers who want to provide holistic, tailored, comprehensive healthcare.

In response to these challenges, more doctors are opening concierge and direct primary care (DPC) practices. These individualized medical practices put patients first by:

  • Giving doctors more time with each patient
  • Limiting the number of patients per doctor
  • Making physicians more readily available

This approach allows doctors to truly get to know each patient, understanding their individual health challenges and personal circumstances. In essence, they have rediscovered how to connect with patients like traditional primary care did, focusing on personalized healthcare as the top priority.

This describes my journey. Previously, I had a panel of almost 3,000 patients. This meant I visited with up to 30 patients each day, and while my patients and I were able to discuss their immediate concerns, we didn’t always have the opportunity to delve deeper.

Now, I have a limited patient panel and considerably more time to spend with each patient. This allows me to focus on each patient in a more holistic and comprehensive way through longer appointments or after-hours by text, phone, and email, if needed.

Finding the Right Concierge Doctor

As concierge medicine becomes increasingly popular, individuals often wonder, “How do I find the right concierge doctor near me?”

Finding the right doctor is essential to your healthcare experience. When searching for a new doctor, the most important consideration is whether they are a good fit for you. So, how do you find a doctor who’s a good fit?

Because the physician-patient relationship is built on mutual goals, understanding, and genuine connection, the simple answer is to schedule a consultation with a concierge provider to get to know them and their practice. Signing up with a concierge medicine practice is the beginning of a new direct partnership with your provider, and I encourage you to meet with them to ask questions and learn how joining this type of practice can benefit you.

In a meet-and-greet appointment, first and foremost, make sure you and the provider have a comfortable rapport. Communication is imperative, and your relationship with your doctor must be strong. Can you hold a conversation? Is the physician listening to you?

During the meet and greet, consider asking about:

  • The provider’s background, expertise, and approach to medicine and patient care
  • The scope of services and experience with specific health conditions
  • The physician’s preventative care practices
  • How their concierge model can empower you to take control of your health 
  • How to become a member of their practice
  • How and when you can contact the physician
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Should I Live Near My Concierge Doctor?

It’s important to consider your proximity to your doctor. If you have an emergency or need an urgent evaluation in person, being close to your healthcare provider is helpful.

The advent of telehealth is beneficial in case a patient is traveling. However, in-person care is always superior, so it’s a good idea to live close to your primary care provider.

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