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Women’s health is nuanced and often complex. That’s why there is a women’s health specialist – a gynecologist. Through her various stages in life, a woman’s healthcare needs change. That’s why women can benefit from a more personal, holistic approach to their care at every age.
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What's in the MDVIP Women's Health Program?
This unique approach offers age-appropriate, advanced screenings and tests that go beyond what is usually included in a basic well-woman exam. The comprehensive services include a heart and stroke screening developed with Cleveland HeartLab, extensive lab panels and assessments for sleep, weight, nutrition, gait, sexual health and emotional well-being. The results from the Women’s Health Program services can be used to design a customized action plan, and together you and your doctor can pursue better health outcomes.
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An MDVIP-affiliated women’s has more time to spend with you and discuss areas that can specifically impact your health as a woman, including
The dots can be connected between primary health and gynecologic health, giving you and your doctor a better view of your overall health. The services included in the MDVIP Women’s Health Program are paid for through an annual membership fee and are not typically covered by insurance. The program targets these areas:
Heart Health
Emotional Well-Being
Sexual Health
Diabetes
Menopause
Bone Health
Hormones
Sleep
Nutrition and Fitness
Vision and Hearing
Weight Management
Agility
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Program Features
Meet our women's health physicians
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As a dedicated healthcare provider with 31 years of experience in women's healthcare, my practice is built on the foundation of close, personal relationships with my patients
Gil R. Villanueva, MD, FACOG
San Antonio, TX
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Listening takes time, and I consider it the cornerstone of my practice. Starting my practice twenty-three years ago, I had a vision of healthcare where doctors made the time to truly listen to patients.
April M. Tillery, MD, FACOG
Florence, KY
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I believe that healthier women are the backbone of a stable community. I think their vitality ripples through families, workplaces and neighborhoods.
Carol E. Ritter, MD
Towson, MD
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The partnership between doctor and patient is at the heart of practicing medicine ‐ a partnership based on mutual trust and respect that is earned, not given.
Madonna Tomani, MD, FACOG
Rochester, NY
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You deserve personal, compassionate care now more than ever, and I have built a career based on the knowledge that wellness is a balance of mind, body and spirit.
Ron Eaker, MD, FACOG, ABOM
Augusta, GA
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believe that a solid doctor-patient relationship and meaningful one-on-one time, along with a comprehensive and preventive approach are key elements to helping patients attain improved health and quality of life.
Peter E. Palacio, MD, FACOG
Bend, OR
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I am committed to providing compassionate and more individualized care tailored to each patient’s needs. My passion lies in the connection I aim to build with my patients.
Monica Grover, DO
Yorktown Heights, NY
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As an MDVIP-affiliated women's health physician and gynecologist, I have more time to develop closer relationships with my patients, review records and perform comprehensive services.
Denise A. Broderick, MD
Greenville, SC
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I chose OB/Gyn as my specialty because I am passionate about women’s health, and I wanted to have long relationships with my patients.
Kimberly Holloway, MD, FACOG
Greenville, SC
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My approach to wellness and health is shaped by the many roles I hold in life—woman, mother and physician. The integration of these perspectives allows me to provide medical care that is more individualized.
Christine Lopopolo, MD, FACOG
San Luis Obispo, CA
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As your personal doctor, I am committed to partnering with you to develop a personalized healthcare plan that helps address your current health concerns while supporting you as you pursue preventing new ones.
Heidi Sungurlu, DO, FACOOG
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Interested in the women's health program?
Joining MDVIP is simple and personalized. Start by finding an MDVIP-affiliated physician near you, schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet, and enroll seamlessly online or by phone.
People Also Ask
One in three women say their doctor doesn’t take her concerns seriously, and more than one-third wish their doctor spent more time on health issues unique to women, according to an MDVIP/Ipsos Women’s Health Survey. In addition, most women don't realize that heart disease is the number one cause of death among women (not breast cancer).
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program was built to address those concerns and risks. When you join an MDVIP-affiliated practice, you can benefit from a program that captures a holistic picture of your health and a physician who can customize your care as those needs evolve in each age and stage of your life.
Yes. Your MDVIP-affiliated physician is able to address primary care needs, offer same- or next-day sick visits, refill prescriptions and refer you to appropriate specialists as needed. The annual Women’s Health Program covers preventative and baseline screenings that give you and your doctor a comprehensive picture of your health: general, gynecologic and where the two can intersect. In fact, the goal of the Women’s Health Program is to help better prevent, manage and detect warning signs of general health issues as well as to continue to focus on your gynecologic health with expanded services and time.
No. Your MDVIP-affiliated physician can address your primary care concerns, including seeing you the same day or next day for sick visits, refilling your prescriptions and referring you to specialists as needed. Your doctor can also consult on your care if you are traveling or admitted to a hospital.
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program is a membership-based wellness program that focuses not only on your gynecological needs, but also your primary health — and the many areas where the two can intersect. You’ll see a doctor who is no longer routinely performing obstetrical services. You'll be part of a smaller practice where your physician will have more time, tools and resources to take a more proactive, personal approach to your care and offer preventive services and screenings not typically offered in other practices or covered by insurance.
No. These practices focus solely on women's health. However, there are likely other MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices in your area that can accept male patients.
Yes. There is an annual membership fee for the extensive Women’s Health Program. Services include advanced lab testing for cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, hormones and diabetes, among others. Additional diagnostic testing includes lung function, agility screening, body composition, hearing, vision, sleep and emotional health screeners, along with nutrition and exercise programs and tools.
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program includes an early detection screening with a vaginal/pelvic ultrasound. Services also include hormone monitoring, menopause management, sexual health screening, bladder function and incontinence assessments, weight management and bone health tests.
Yes. After you have received your annual MDVIP Women's Health Program services, the yearly fee may be reimbursed by flexible spending accounts (FSAs), medical savings accounts (MSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs). If requested, your physician can provide you with a statement of services to present to your administrator as reimbursement may be sought through the FSA claim submission process. Please note that the fee cannot be paid using an FSA debit or credit card.