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VegasBusinessWoman · ‎05-27-2013

DH and I have been seeing a concierge doctor for about 10 years. We both LOVE her! For one thing, when I first started seeing her 10 years ago, she diagnosed a MAJOR health issue and got me in to see a very good neurosurgeon right away. I got the surgery I needed very quickly and she saved my life. She has been there for both of us whenever needed, by phone, text, email and in her office. She finds the best specialists in town and gets us in right away--she's a world class arm twister and gets things done. She is well worth the $1200/year (each), especially as we have gotten older. I mean, what's your health worth?

FYI, DH is also a physician (recently retired) and it was his idea to start seeing a concierge doctor. I thought he was crazy--at first. Now I see the value, especially after working for years in my husband's practice (not concierge.) I realize it is expensive and not for everyone. But for us, it is an investment in maintaining our health and it's money well spent. JMHO.

Witchy Woman · ‎03-15-2010

@I am still oxox

Funny you mentioned this show....DH and I watched it on Netflix (I think) a few years back. From beginning to end, one episode a night.

At first, I didn't think I would like it, and, at some points, it was downright goofy, but.....I ended up enjoy it.

Just a different kind of show without violence and bad language. I always appreciate that.

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

I see specialists for wellness care, I don't have any illnesses, so it is not something I need now, but down the road, I plan to go this route.

So I have been funding my HSA to the limit now as I can use HSA funds to pay the cost of concierge care in future years.

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SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@VegasBusinessWoman wrote:
DH and I have been seeing a concierge doctor for about 10 years. We both LOVE her! For one thing, when I first started seeing her 10 years ago, she diagnosed a MAJOR health issue and got me in to see a very good neurosurgeon right away. I got the surgery I needed very quickly and she saved my life. She has been there for both of us whenever needed, by phone, text, email and in her office. She finds the best specialists in town and gets us in right away--she's a world class arm twister and gets things done. She is well worth the $1200/year (each), especially as we have gotten older. I mean, what's your health worth?

FYI, DH is also a physician (recently retired) and it was his idea to start seeing a concierge doctor. I thought he was crazy--at first. Now I see the value, especially after working for years in my husband's practice (not concierge.) I realize it is expensive and not for everyone. But for us, it is an investment in maintaining our health and it's money well spent. JMHO.

@VegasBusinessWoman Sounds like a wonderful outcome!

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
I am going to start seeing a concierge doctor. Anyone here do this?

I look forward to being treated better...no waiting room spent with coughing sick people....no rushed visit....and all the tests done not based just on just what insurance will pay for or not

For the past 20 years I've seen a physician affiliated with the University of NM. I haven't paid one penney for medical care other than my standard Medicare premium and I have been fortunate to receive all those benefits plus more.

My experience is similar. I'm treated just fine by the same doctor I've been going to for decades. Beautiful comfortable office, separate waiting rooms for sick people, no long waits, very competent staff, and he gives me as much time as I need. I also have access to him after hours even for simple questions. He's the best doctor I've ever known (and I've known plenty) - He's very knowledgable, articulate, great at communicating, and he's helped me thru a lot of rough situations. I can't imagine ever leaving him. He provides the best of everything.

I've never been impressed with the whole concierge thing. I'm sure it's the right choice for some people, though.

PAlady · ‎04-27-2010

My DH and I see a Concierge doctor, and I love him. I llike that I get more than 8 minutes with my doctor. Around here, a hosptial group had taken over a lot of the doctors and the doctors are told them have 8 minutes with a patient. Oh, and if you are in to see them about your hand and you want to speak to them about your foot - you have to make another appt for that.

My DH has breathing problems and has had a couple strokes and heart attacks, I love the fact we can get in to see the doctor in one day.

Of course, if you are younger and healthier, I would wait on a concierge doctor.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

I usually only see my doctor once a year for my annual exam. In cases where I've needed to see her, I can get in on the same day with a nurse practitioner or different doctor in the practice. I think she spends plenty of time with me. She doesn't ever seem rushed, and I don't wait a long time in her office. I can't see a time I would ever need a concierge doctor.

My father goes to the same practice (he's 91 years old), and he does have to have same day visits a few times a year. They are always able to get him in when I call. It's a busy practice, too.

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@PAlady wrote:
My DH and I see a Concierge doctor, and I love him. I llike that I get more than 8 minutes with my doctor. Around here, a hosptial group had taken over a lot of the doctors and the doctors are told them have 8 minutes with a patient. Oh, and if you are in to see them about your hand and you want to speak to them about your foot - you have to make another appt for that.

My DH has breathing problems and has had a couple strokes and heart attacks, I love the fact we can get in to see the doctor in one day.

Of course, if you are younger and healthier, I would wait on a concierge doctor.

I've been to doctors who seem rushed, but I've never had an appointment with any doctor ever that lasted just 8 minutes. That sounds awful! I've also never had an issue discussing more than one issue at a visit.

As with everything else, there are a lot of variables so what's right for one may not be right for all. In your area it certainly seems that a concierge doctor is the best way to go.

this is my nic · ‎03-30-2010

Does anyone else wish as DH and I do that we had a choice way back when, to either pay for Medicare or to set up a medical savings account that we could access at the same age Medicare becomes available? With our own savings, we could choose our medical options, not dependent on if Medicare will approve it or not. Medicare is not free or inexpensive, it's just taken out of our pay checks before we even see them so many people don't know what it's actually costing. Of course, what we pay into Medicare is not just for our needs, it's being used for others. With privately owned and controlled savings plans, we have sole ownership and know who is benefiting.

I know many people think Medicare is wonderful. I don't.

this is my nic · ‎03-30-2010

@Carmie

I remember the days before everyone had medical insurance and before Medicare. It was so easy. You go to the doctor, you pay the doctor and the fees for a GP (family doctor) were reasonable. Same with prescriptions, the physician gives you a prescription, you go to the pharmacy and it gets filled. No need for the insurance company to approve it. Believe it or not, there were no people dying and laying in the streets. People received medical care! After Johnson started Medicare, the whole medical insurance industry started and medical costs rose because the physicians had to hire people to handle insurance. So, Medicare payments were being "withheld" out of paychecks with SS, then medical insurance was the thing to have, so that cost $$. The saying that "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" applies to Medicare. It got the medical insurance ball rolling.