Carlyle Concierge: Your Health Advocate

Concierge medicine—individualized healthcare tailored to a person’s unique needs—shouldn't be seen as a new way of practicing medicine. In fact, at CCMD, we believe that concierge medicine allows us to practice medicine in a traditional way that also embraces the benefits of technology like virtual visits and texting that increase access and convenience for our patients. Carlyle Concierge is also your personal health advocate, meaning we help you get the care you need, whatever the situation. Traditional practices often have hectic schedules that make it difficult to get the care you need and frustrate both physician and patient. At CCMD, our goal is to deepen that patient-physician relationship with trustworthy care from start to finish.

What is Concierge Medicine?

Designed to alleviate frustrations for patients and physicians alike, concierge medicine is all about personalizing your healthcare. For the cost of a yearly retainer fee, patients can circumvent wait times, administrative paperwork, and inconvenient appointments. Further, physicians are able to spend more time focusing on the unique circumstances of each patient and help provide the most appropriate and effective care possible. 

Apart from the difference in costs associated with traditional primary care versus concierge medicine, there are a few other key differences. Often traditional primary care is solely for primary care while a concierge physician may be better equipped to handle specialty cases in addition to managing primary care needs. There may also be differences between the two forms of care when it comes to insurance, which can differ depending on the practice.  According to HealthTech Magazine, there are also important differences in how standard care and concierge medicine utilize technology. In concierge medicine, texts and emails aren’t just used to push appointment reminders. Concierge medicine takes advantage of virtual communication to facilitate your care more efficiently. 

Why is Concierge Medicine right for me?

1. Patient-Physician Communication: Under the subscription-based model of concierge medicine, you are able to communicate with your physician based on your patient needs. This helps your doctor identify the risks and other factors that are unique to your body.

2. Accessibility: Many patients who switch to concierge medicine do so for convenience. It removes the hassle of having to wait for an appointment when sick or other needs arise unexpectedly. At CCMD, you may be seen for appointments, either in-patient or virtual, as soon as the same day.

3. Range of Care: At Carlyle Concierge, if we can’t provide the service you need, we will put you in touch with the physician who can. Whatever your health concern, we are here to help you, and we will try our best to provide an excellent patient experience. 

Why choose Carlyle Concierge? 

For Dr. Blossom, breaking out of the typical model of medicine has allowed her to give each patient the care they deserve in an environment that is comfortable for both the physician and the patient. If you’re ready to get started with your concierge medicine journey, visit https://carlyleconciergemedicine.com/contact.