Samuel Kebede, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Samuel Kebede, MD
Primary care requires rigorous clinical science, but I believe it only thrives when delivered with genuine compassion and a more personalized touch.
My experience working in referral and teaching hospitals taught me why patients need hospital care and what may help prevent it. My many years as an internal medicine physician have taught me that a doctor who has more time to listen and get to know the person behind the symptoms is likely better positioned to help.
I transitioned from a hospital-based practice to the MDVIP-affiliated practice model because it allows me more time to focus on the person, unconstrained by a crowded schedule. Whether discussing complex chronic conditions, offering screenings in the annual Wellness Program and other preventive care, or mapping out a long-term wellness plan in partnership with a patient, my goal is to act as your dedicated and empathetic personal physician. I am committed to providing you internal medicine care in a more personalized environment in which medical decisions can be discussed and made together.
I believe it is a great privilege to be a physician and be entrusted with caring for people who need healthcare. The MDVIP model is the one in which I can provide more than just 15 minutes of meet and greet. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.
I have more time to listen and get to know my patients on a deeper level. I look forward to partnering with you and helping you pursue your health and wellness goals.
Jamaica, NY
Internal Medicine 2015-2017
Jamaica, NY
2014-2015
Gondar, Ethiopia
Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Maryland
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The office of Samuel Kebede, MD
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 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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