What is the mission of your practice?
The mission of my practice is to serve as an available, trusted partner who will collaborate with you and with others involved in your care to address your healthcare needs in the best way for you.
What type of medical care do you specialize in?
I am an internal medicine physician. Internal medicine focuses on the achievement of health, prevention of illness, diagnosis and management of disease, coordination of care, and patient advisement regarding health decisions, balancing risks, benefits, preferences, and goals. I have many, many areas of interest; my primary interest is in providing whole-person comprehensive care to optimize quality of life. I do that by prioritizing the doctor-patient relationship.
What are your fees?
A retainer payment of $6,000 secures 10 hours of service annually. Naturally, some unique or complex circumstances require more time. When that is the case, and upon discussion and mutual agreement, additional time is billed hourly. Our time is used specifically for your medical care (as opposed to other concierge practices which charge a membership fee for access). This means you can submit for reimbursement for your care to your health plan, HSA, or FSA.
Do you take health insurance?
I do not bill insurance. You may be able to submit a request for out of network reimbursement to your insurance plan -many of my patients do so.
Can I use flex spending (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) to pay for your services?
Yes. I am a licensed physician providing medical care. These are qualifying expenses for FSA and/or HSA.
I have health insurance. Do I still use my insurance for labs, medications, specialists, etc?
Yes. I order medications, tests, and place specialist referrals on your behalf for items and services that are covered by your insurance plan.
How will you see my past medical records or my lab/test results?
I have electronic access to view medical records from the major health systems in Greater Boston.
Are you knowledgable about mid-life health and wellness?
Yes. I am actively engaged in medical education about midlife health and wellness, including Lifestyle Medicine and care that will optimize healthy years (healthspan). I participate in education offered by The North American Menopause Society and am a Certified Menopause Provider.
Are you knowledgable about complex care and geriatrics, dementia and aging?
Yes. I am a general internist and have practiced hospital medicine for 20 years where the majority of patients had complex medical issues including issues related to dementia and aging. I have received enhanced training for internists in geriatrics through Harvard Medical School.
Are you knowledgable about how to help me avoid ED visits and hospital readmissions?
Yes. I wrote the book on reducing hospital readmissions for the United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and I lead initiatives to improve healthcare delivery across the country. I received a national award for excellence in enhancing the lives of America’s seniors for this work.
I have a PCP and I don’t want to leave that insurance-based practice. Can I still work with you?
Yes. I can serve a member of your healthcare team. I am available to help, listen, explain, clarify and contribute to your optimal health.
What healthcare system are you affiliated with?
I am delighted to practice as an independent physician. I work for my patients; not for health systems or insurance companies. With regard to referrals, I have a network of trusted colleagues across Greater Boston and will refer to them when you ask my recommendation. If you have insurance network requirements or existing specialists across any systems, I will coordinate and communicate with any specialists you have, across systems. I will be an active guiding presence if you are in the ED, hospital, or SNF, wherever that may be.
What are your credentials?
BA, Stanford University
MPP, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
MD, Brown University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine - Primary Care, Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Certified, The National Menopause Society
Are you still accepting new patients?
Yes. Most concierge medicine practices fill within 12-15 months and my practice is on track to do so. I hope you can see that my goal with this practice is to serve a small number of patients exceptionally well.
I am interested! What are the next steps?
Let’s meet! A meet and greet is our opportunity to ensure my practice is a good fit for you. Please click the button below to schedule a meet and greet via zoom.