If you've ever felt rushed through a 10-minute appointment, waited weeks for a same-day visit, or left your doctor's office feeling like you barely got to ask your real questions — you've experienced the limitations of the modern primary care model.
Concierge medicine was designed to fix exactly that.
What Is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge medicine (also called direct primary care or membership medicine) is a practice model where patients pay a monthly or annual membership fee in exchange for a fundamentally different care experience.
Instead of a physician seeing 25–30 patients a day, a concierge physician limits their panel to a small group — typically 200–400 patients versus the standard 1,500–2,500. The result: more time, more access, and a deeper doctor-patient relationship.
What You Actually Get
At ParikhHealth, our concierge members receive:
- Same-day or next-day appointments — always
- Extended visits — 30–60 minutes, not 10
- Direct access to Dr. Parikh via phone or text (for urgent matters)
- Annual comprehensive physical with thorough review of all systems
- Proactive care — we reach out to you, not the other way around
- Care coordination — we manage your specialist referrals and follow up on results personally
What It Is Not
Concierge medicine is not:
- A replacement for health insurance (you still need insurance for specialists, hospitals, labs, imaging)
- Available only to the ultra-wealthy — our membership fees are straightforward and predictable
- A VIP-only club — we simply practice medicine the way it was always meant to be practiced
Who Benefits Most?
Concierge medicine tends to be an excellent fit if you:
- Have complex or multiple chronic conditions that require close monitoring
- Frequently struggle to get timely appointments
- Want a physician who knows your complete health history — not just your last visit
- Travel frequently and want to be able to call your doctor from anywhere
- Are simply tired of feeling like a number
Is the Cost Worth It?
This is a fair question. The value equation differs for everyone. Consider: how many hours have you spent waiting in urgent care for issues your primary doctor could have handled with a same-day visit? How much is peace of mind worth when a health concern arises at 8 PM?
For many patients, the answer is clear.
If you're curious whether concierge medicine is right for you, the best next step is a conversation. Call us at 408-384-4898 and ask to speak with someone about our concierge program — no commitment required.