Steven S. Tarquine, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Steven S. Tarquine, MD
I have had the pleasure of practicing internal medicine for over 28 years in settings that include office-based primary care medicine, the emergency department and the hospital. This variety has allowed me to develop a focus on what I believe are key factors to care, including preventive care and better availability of the provider. Accordingly, my patients have the ability to reach me after hours and on weekends for more urgent needs.
I feel strongly about preventive care, as I believe this is the best first approach to medicine. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. It is my belief that when a patient presents earlier for care, better outcomes are possible. As an MDVIP affiliate, I hope to help patients minimize visits to urgent care facilities and emergency departments. My goal is for hospitalizations to be limited and potentially avoided.
My MDVIP-affiliated practice, a more personalized healthcare model, features a limited number of patients, which helps me have more time and flexibility to provide more comprehensive care, as well as to offer conveniences, like same- or next-day appointments. I truly look forward to the opportunity to care for you.
Nashville, TN
1996-1998
Nashville, TN
1995-1996
Birmingham, AL
Doctorate of Medicine 1995
Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1991
Cum Laude, Dean's List, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Benefits of joining Dr. Tarquine's practice with MDVIP
The office of Steven S. Tarquine, MD
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 4:30 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.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.