You want to find the right concierge doctor in Northern Virginia. Chances are you will come across Inova VIP 360 Concierge Medicine.
Inova VIP 360 is one of several concierge medicine practices in Northern Virginia. Through its affiliation with the Inova health system, they are one of the biggest concierge practices in the region.
At PartnerMD, we regularly talk to people who are considering both our practice and Inova VIP 360.
We know choosing a new concierge doctor can be a tough decision. You want to make sure you get it right and choose the best place for your care. That’s what we want, too.
As you consider concierge doctors in Northern Virginia, you need information that helps you compare your options. That’s what we’re here to do.
Keep reading for a comparison between PartnerMD and Inova VIP 360. By the end, we hope you have the information you need to make the right decision for you and your family.
Inova VIP 360 is the concierge medicine practice affiliated with the Inova health system.
As a concierge practice, Inova VIP 360 patients pay a membership fee to be a part of the practice.
Like at PartnerMD and other concierge practices, this membership fee allows their doctors to reduce their panels compared to traditional primary care practices and provide a better experience for patients.
First, when comparing PartnerMD and Inova VIP 360, it’s important to understand what will be similar in each practice. As concierge medicine practices, you can expect many of the same services and offerings, including:
These are staples of the concierge medicine experience, and you’ll likely find them at many practices in Northern Virginia – not just PartnerMD or Inova VIP 360.
Several differences between PartnerMD and Inova VIP 360 could play a role in your decision. These differences include:
Let’s dive into each one a little more.
This is an easy one. Inova VIP 360 has 15 concierge doctors practicing at four different Inova VIP 360 offices. These include:
At PartnerMD, Dr. Kaleen Kitay and Dr. Mandana Shafai practice at our office in McLean off Elm Street.
While Dr. Kitay is not accepting new patients right now, Dr. Shafai is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shafai has helped patients with a wide range of issues, including weight loss, diet, stress/anxiety, and sleep.
“I want my patients to know they have someone who listens to them,” she says. “I want them to know that I am their ally on their path to lifelong health.”
Here is a video from Dr. Shafai explaining her philosophy of care for patients.
Cost is likely one of the top questions on your mind. Here is the cost of each practice:
As internal medicine physicians, Dr. Kitay and Dr. Shafai do not see patients younger than age 18. You can use our online cost calculator to get an instant quote for the cost of your PartnerMD membership.
This is one of the biggest differences between PartnerMD and Inova VIP 360. As mentioned above, Inova includes “education and wellness planning” in their annual physical, but that appears to be the extent of their wellness services.
At PartnerMD, we believe that wellness is primary care, and we provide the resources to back that up.
At PartnerMD, we combine exceptional care and service from your physician with Wellness University and our health coaches to deliver a whole-person approach to your care that helps you live your best life.
You get great access to a great physician, and because Wellness University and our health coaching are included in the cost of your membership, you get a bevy of resources on top of it.
A more in-depth annual physical is a key part of any concierge medicine membership.
In addition, we offer the ability to upgrade each year to our Enhanced (5-hour) Physical or our Signature (8-hour) Physical, which offer more advanced lab work through the Cleveland HeartLab, screenings, and consultations for the best in prevention and identification of health risks even before symptoms occur.
We encourage you to explore your options. The most important thing is that you find the best fit for your care.
However, if you’ll indulge us, here are three key reasons to choose PartnerMD over Inova VIP 360: