Concierge medicine questions, answered

Concierge medicine is a personalized model of primary care. By limiting her practice to a small number of patients, Dr. Britten has the time for thorough, unhurried visits, focuses on prevention and early detection, and stays personally reachable 24/7 for illnesses that cannot be anticipated.

The all-inclusive program covers a complete annual physical with routine annual labs, a personal booklet of your results, in-office lab tests, follow-up care for chronic conditions, acute visits within 24 hours, CDC age-recommended vaccines, house calls when you are too ill to travel, after-hours phone access, hospital visits and a one-hour nutrition evaluation with the NCH Von Arx Diabetes Center.

Yes. Patients have after-hours telephone access to Dr. Britten. Because the practice is intentionally small, she is able to be accessible 24/7 when something unexpected happens.

Acute care visits take place within 24 hours. If you are too acutely ill to travel to the office, Dr. Britten can make a house call.

Yes. The program includes physician visits during in-patient hospital stays. Dr. Britten works with the necessary specialists and guides you and your family through the process.

The staff arranges preventive testing such as colonoscopies, mammograms, bone mineral density and prostate testing, removing the hassle of scheduling and insurance questions so you stay on target.

The program is an annual, all-inclusive fee. Please call the office at 239.331.2341 for current fees and to ask how the program works alongside your insurance or Medicare.

The concierge office is at 1048 Goodlette Rd N, Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34102. Call 239.331.2341 or fax 239.331.2436.