4 Benefits of Concierge Medicine

Are you tired of rushed doctor visits where you barely have time to ask questions? At Monarch Concierge MD of Maryland, we believe your healthcare should never feel like an assembly line. Dr. Dawn Broderick has served the Olney, Maryland, community since 1994, offering a different approach to your wellness.

Through concierge medicine, we offer longer appointments and enhanced access so we can spend more time understanding your health concerns, goals, and priorities. Here are four key benefits of choosing this personalized care model for your family.

1. More time with your doctor

One advantage of concierge medicine is having more time with your doctor during appointments. We intentionally limit our patient panels so we can spend more time with you.

This extra time allows us to focus on comprehensive preventive care. During your visits, we can discuss your lifestyle, nutrition, and long-term wellness goals in depth.

2. Easier access to your care team

Yes, our members enjoy direct, enhanced access to our providers. You do not have to wait weeks for an appointment when you are sick. We reserve openings for same-day visits when you need prompt care.

This model also improves how you feel about your care. A systematic review in the American Journal of Medicine found that concierge models are linked to significantly increased patient and physician satisfaction. At our Olney, Maryland, office, Dr. Broderick and Dr. Michael Sobel work closely with you to ensure you always feel heard.

3. Concierge medicine supports preventive health

Concierge medicine allows us to build highly customized wellness plans. Instead of focusing only on current symptoms, we also emphasize preventive care, risk assessment, and long-term health planning.

We offer detailed annual physical exams to catch potential health issues early. Whether you need help managing diabetes or high cholesterol, we tailor every treatment to your body. 

4. Convenient billing structure 

Monarch’s concierge program is membership-based, and the practice also accepts most insurance plans. The membership provides enhanced access and other concierge benefits, while insurance coverage for medical services depends on your plan.

This is different from the typical direct primary care model, which generally relies on membership fees rather than billing insurance for routine primary care. 

Medicare does not cover concierge membership fees. Doctors who accept Medicare assignment cannot use the membership fee to charge extra for services Medicare already covers. 

Ready to experience a higher standard of personalized primary care? Schedule a visit with Monarch Concierge MD of Maryland today to learn how we can support your health journey.