Concierge Medicine Pros and Cons: Comparing PartnerMD

A personal relationship with your doctor, the most medically advanced physicals, and a focus on wellness and health coaching. It's better healthcare for an even better you.

Stop settling for "just ok" primary care.

When it comes to the concierge medicine pros and cons, a better relationship with your concierge doctor is at the top of the pros list. But at PartnerMD, that's just the beginning.

You also get access to the most medically advanced physicals to help identify hidden vulnerabilities to your health. And you get access to Wellness University, our comprehensive wellness platform, and our certified health coaches to help you achieve your goals. All that is wrapped up in one membership designed to provide better healthcare for an even better you.

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Traditional Primary Care vs. Other Concierge Medical Practices vs. PartnerMD

Compare what is offered at traditional primary care offices, other concierge medicine providers, and PartnerMD.

Relationship with Your Doctor

Limited to none.

Better than most.

Our #1 priority.

Focus of Care

Treatment of illness.

Prevention.

Prevention and whole-person wellness.

Length of Appointments

7-10 minutes.

30 minutes.

Wait Times for Appointments

Days or weeks.

Same or next day.

Wait Times in the Office

30-40 minutes.

5-10 minutes.

Little to no waiting.

Annual Physicals

Standard tests covered by insurance. 20-30 minutes long.

More comprehensive and in-depth screenings.

The most medically advanced physicals available designed to help identify hidden vulnerabilities to your health

Wellness Programs

None.

Few, if any.

Included as part of your membership with more than 70 courses targeting the 4 most critical areas for your health.

Health Coaching

None.

Add-on fee (if available at all).

Included with membership.

Specialist Referrals

On your own.

Makes referrals.

Handles scheduling and quarterbacking of your care.

Care Covered by Insurance?

Yes.

Some, yes. Some, no.

Yes, except for higher-level advanced physicals.

Co-Pays?

Yes.

Some, yes. Some, no.

Yes. Co-pays work just like they would at a traditional doctor.

Annual Fee

$1,700-$10,000

$2,300-$2,500

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PartnerMD Physicians Accepting New Patients

To maintain our high standard of care, we limit the size of our doctors' patient panels. See below for our list of PartnerMD physicians currently accepting new patients.

If you do not see your preferred PartnerMD physician or location listed, complete the form at the bottom of the page. We will add you to our contact list and reach out when we have availability.

McLean, VA: Mandana Shafai, M.D.
Greenville, SC: Jack Durham, M.D.
Owings Mills, MD: Eric J. Carr, M.D.

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