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About Bernard F. King, DO, FAAFP
To me, patient care is a journey in which the patient and I are partnered to approach health challenges together. The path can, at times, be easy and the navigation simple. However, sometimes circumstances or even fate may make the road more challenging. I strive to be an asset in educating and guiding patients in decision-making, prioritizing and planning their course of health care.
I very much take my role seriously and am honored and humbled that patients invite me in to their lives. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly and yet one I thoroughly enjoy.
Healthcare, in general, and patient care, specifically, can be challenging. However, because I have more time to spend with patients during unhurried appointments, along the advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests offered in the annual Wellness Program, I feel we can focus on health goals and prevention in a more personalized fashion.
Patients' insights, more time together, an emphasis on prevention, comprehensive screenings and timely visits can give patients more tools and support as they pursue being healthier.
La Jolla, CA
Sports Medicine 1993-1994
Philadelphia, PA
Family Medicine 1991-1993
Philadelphia, PA
1990-1991
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 1990
American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
Benefits of joining Dr. King's practice with MDVIP
The office of Bernard F. King, DO, FAAFP
| Mon | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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