Doctors affiliate with MDVIP because they want to practice medicine the way they were trained. They want to have time with their patients, they want to focus more on preventing disease rather than just treating symptoms, and they want have more innovative tools available to them. These doctors want to make a real impact on their patients’ health, but the current healthcare system has gotten in their way, creating long waits, red tape and too little time for meaningful interaction.
No. Your doctor and his or her staff are independent from MDVIP and are not MDVIP’s agents or employees. Your doctor runs his or her practice, and MDVIP does not own or manage your physician’s practice.
No. Your doctor solely directs and provides your medical care. MDVIP is not involved in any medical decisions.
No. This is entirely up to you and your physician, and MDVIP does not limit you in any way. In fact, MDVIP has no involvement in making referrals. You will continue to see any specialists or other providers as you did before being part of an MDVIP-affiliated practice, and you may seek care at any hospital or with any specialist.
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. Read more about the MDVIP model and patient benefits here.
There are more than 1,100 MDVIP-affiliated doctors practicing nationally at their independent offices. Click here to find a doctor near you.