What is concierge medicine?
Concierge medicine re-organizes how your family doctor's office works in order to provide more attentive, more personalized care for patients.
You may have heard of membership medicine, retainer medicine, or a concierge medical practice in the news or from friends and wondered about it. Unlike many aspects of medical care, this subject is not at all complex. Download our free eBook to understand how this increasingly popular form of primary care — family care — works.
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Time for you. WellcomeMD physicians have less than half the number of patients as a typical concierge physician… which means that we always have time for you.
We Are A Team Our job does not stop with good advice. We create, manage, and help you execute a plan for your optimal health. Because we always have time for you.
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WellcomeMD’s Approach to Concierge Medicine
A "waitless" waiting room
Same day or next day appointments for acute care needs
Physician access day and night, seven days a week
Half-hour appointments (or longer, as needed)
"Gold standard" annual physical examinations
Health coaching
Coordination of specialist care, and referrals
The doctor can go with you to see specialists
Hospital visits
Assistance with a second opinion for treatment options
A Checklist for Considering Concierge Medicine
If you’re weighing the possibility of membership in a concierge practice, take a moment to answer these brief questions about your current health experiences...
Can I easily obtain a same-day appointment with my doctor?
Has my doctor worked out a list of health goals for me, and how to accomplish them?
Do I spend only a very few minutes in my doctor's waiting room?
Is my doctor, or an on-call doctor, available 24/7?
Can my doctor greet me by name?
Is my annual physical exam thorough, and does the doctor go over the results with me, in detail?
Does my medical practice offer fitness and nutrition counseling in coordination with the doctor?
Does my doctor seem rushed during our conversations, with "one eye one the clock?"
Our Physicians
JENNIFER CHUNG, MD
RICHMOND
Jennifer Chung, MD is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and currently completing training for Board certification in Functional Medicine by The Institute of Functional Medicine, with expertise in functional medicine and nutrition.
TASHA DICKERSON, MD
RICHMOND
Tasha Dickerson, MD is certified in family medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. She has nearly two decades of practice in family medicine, and has a special interest in, and has completed coursework in, functional medicine.
EDWARD ESPINOSA, DO, MPH
ATLANTA
Edward Espinosa, MD, MPH is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and has a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology. Dr. Espinosa focuses on early detection and integrative medicine.
CHARITY KATES, MD
MOORESVILLE & CHARLOTTE
Dr. Charity Kates is board certified in Family Medicine and certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine. Her current practice is integrative, mixing those traditional science-backed medical techniques with functional-medicine options
GARY KLEIN, MD
CHARLOTTE
Gary Klein, M.D. is an Emory University family medicine trained specialist with over 30 years’ experience. His clinical career includes emergency medicine, acute care, and hormone therapy. Trained in Family and Preventative Medicine, he is currently enrolled in the American Academy of Functional Health.
VALERIE PERSHAD, MD
ATLANTA
Valerie Pershad, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine, and by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, with expertise in nutrition, hormone balancing and functional medicine.
BRETT LAW, MD
RICHMOND
Brett Law, MD is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has practiced a wide range of medicine – academic, military, urgent care, and private practice. Dr. Law has a passion for preventative medicine and a special interest in sports medicine.
BETSY MILLER, MD
RICHMOND
Betsy Miller, MD is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Miller holds a special interest in integrative medicine and blends conventional and functional medicine to find a wellness plan that meets the needs of each patient.
OLIVIA MANSILLA, MD
RICHMOND
Olivia Mansilla MD, s board-certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in Guatemala, is fluent in Spanish, and has lived in the United States for the past 33 years. She has 20 years of experience managing all aspects of internal, primary, and geriatric care.
