Marianne M. Fleming, MD

That could be Dr Flemings theme song! No matter where we are… we know we can count on her being there for us… eithe in her office or on her cell! Just like Carole Kings song… You’ve got a friend! who happens to be your MD VIP doctor. We feel very lucky and grateful the she is our Doctor!

She was kneeling down beside my late husband's chair in his office at our home. He was old, very tired, and needed a compassionate and dedicated doctor who would be by his side in his final months or years of life. She did not ask me to try to take my husband to her office. She simply offered to visit him. She knew he had dementia and was dealing with other health issues. How many doctors would even consider taking on such a patient? I do not know what kind of oath or promise she made when she became a doctor but I do know that she exemplifies what it means to truly help and serve all of God's children on this earth. My internist of 43 years retired last year and I asked her if she would be willing to accept me as a new patient. I am eighty five years old. I wanted a doctor that was knowledgeable, compassionate, organized and available to help me navigate important health questions for the rest of my life. I am now a patient of Dr. Marianne Fleming and highly reccomend her and MDVIP services to everyone. She is a gift to all of us who are fortunate enough to have her with us on this wonderful journey! 

Dr. Marianne Fleming is the definition of compassion. She shows such kindness and respect always listening without judgement, She gives her full attention and time and is warmly considerate of my feelings. Her expertise and dedication to the care of her patients is incredible! I am truly blessed to have her as my physician.

My tribute to Dr. Fleming isn't necessarily about "a moment" but more about a long relationship. When Dr. Fleming announced she was changing her practice model to become an MDVIP physician, I had no hesitation to continue under her care. She was always a great doctor and very proactive about making sure symptoms were addressed, prescribing appropriate medications, and suggesting referrals when necessary. Under the MDVIP platform, she now has more time to not only know the "patient" but the "person." She cares not only about my health, but my life and my family. She knows their names, can't believe how big the grandchildren are getting, tells me how her husband and son are doing, etc. All those things that make you feel like a friend, not just a patient.

She clearly studies my lab work carefully before my appointments and explains them during the visit. When I leave her office, I feel like I've had a thorough exam experience instead of the minimum time to get me out the door and on to the next patient in the cue. I know I can call her almost anytime outside of regular hours and she will either answer or call me back. Her office personnel reflect her style of practice, they either answer or call you back quickly, respond to emails timely, and you are a name when you walk in the door, not just a birthdate. In today's medical world, this type of care is a lost art.

In summary, I wouldn't dream of going to another primary care physician. She told me shortly after she had started with MDVIP that she could finally be the kind of doctor she always wanted to be. I think that has made her an even better physician because she can be happy doing what she does, and it shows.