Have you ever had an experience in a doctor’s office that felt cold, impersonal, and rushed? If so, you definitely aren’t alone. As the healthcare industry continues to shift and change, many medical practices feel pressured to take on as many patients as possible, meaning they spend as little time as possible with those patients.
Christopher Smith, MD, has chosen a different approach. While he provides same-day and walk-in services at Christos Doctors Inn Walk In Health Care in Lauderhill, Florida, he also offers a concierge medicine model of practice for those who entrust him with their primary care needs.
When you check into an upscale hotel, you might have access to a concierge. This professional is there to assist you in creating the best possible experience during your stay. They’re knowledgeable about the best restaurants in the area, and they can help you find a great haircut, tickets to popular shows, and shopping options.
In general, a concierge provides highly personalized services focused on meeting your specific set of needs. In healthcare terms, concierge medicine is a practice approach that focuses on treating the patient like a highly valued guest and striving to meet all of their medical needs as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Optimal health services require easy access to an outstanding practitioner. A concierge medicine practice means the provider accepts fewer patients overall in order to have the time and resources needed to deliver customized care in a prompt manner.
What a difference! When you choose concierge medicine, you don’t have to wait weeks or months to see Dr. Smith. Booking visits is a more streamlined process, whether you’re coming in for a routine annual exam or you want to address a specific concern.
You spend less time waiting for your appointments but far more time face-to-face with Dr. Smith once you arrive. Fewer patients means more time in the schedule to spend delivering top quality care.
In fact, routine annual wellness appointments for concierge patients are booked for more than an hour. This ensures that you get the screenings necessary for your age and overall wellness, investigating every aspect of your health, as well as plenty of time built in to ask questions and express concerns.
Unlike exams where the practitioner has come and gone before you know it, routine health visits with the concierge model are structured to provide a chance for you to receive customized guidance on ways to feel and function better each and every day.
Patients pay a set amount each year to participate in a concierge medicine structure. That gives you unparalleled access to Dr. Smith around the clock, including a personal cell phone number to call if questions or an unexpected injury or illness arises.
But convenience is only one of the benefits of concierge medicine. When you work closely with your health specialist, you have a better chance of improving and maintaining your health. A strong focus on preventive care can lower your risk of chronic disease, and more attention from your primary care physician can help you better manage any chronic illnesses already present.
The more time you invest in your health and wellness can pay off significantly as you move through the phases of life. You could potentially avoid reliance on prescription medications, invasive treatment paths, and even trips to an urgent care or emergency room.
If concierge medicine sounds like a good fit for your health needs and goals, reach out to our office to schedule a visit at your earliest convenience. Dr. Smith and our team can explain more about how this approach would work for you.
Booking an appointment at Christos Doctors Inn Walk In Health Care is as easy as a quick phone call during normal business hours. You can also set up a visit online using our easy booking tool.
