What Is Direct Physician Care?

Exclusive Access To Your Doctor

At Star City Medical in Salem, VA, we believe in better, more affordable medical care. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality and comprehensive internal medicine to our patients. In order to live up to that commitment, we utilize the direct physician care model. This allows our patients access to same-day appointments, less wait times in the lobby, lower prices on medication, tests and lab work. Plus, you receive more one-on-one time with your doctor–ensuring your health concerns are seen and heard. Request your appointment today for direct physician care at Star City Medical in Salem, VA!

How Direct Physician Care Works

Receiving direct physician care is as easy as 1,2,3! While patients are not required to join, it offers patients access to cost-effective high-quality healthcare. All you have to do is pay a low-monthly fee which varies depending on your plan. That membership gives you an all-access pass to your doctor through office visits, virtual appointments, emails and even phone calls or texts! Our providers can see you in person or virtually, wherever it is convenient for you. The goal is to make it easy and convenient for you to get the help you need, when you need it. We like to think of it as traditional care with today’s modern technology.

Why Do I Need A Membership?

Healthcare can be expensive. Even with insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can add up quickly. Services like urgent care, lab tests and scans could cost more than your entire membership. But the good news is, a lot of those costs can be avoided by your direct care physician, Dr. Justin Lindsey, who can take care of up to 90% of your healthcare needs. Your membership gives you access to a full spectrum of services such as suturing, EKGs, joint injections and physicals, offered at an extremely affordable price that we disclose to you in full transparency. There are no more surprise bills, just affordable healthcare. 

Benefits To Receiving Direct Physician Care

At Star City Medical, we aim to deliver personalized care that is tailored to your unique medical needs. We customize health plans that are specific to each patient’s preferences and lifestyles. This is just one of the many benefits to direct physician care. Here are some additional advantages for patients who opt in to this model:

Our practice charges a flat monthly fee that covers most of your primary care services, reducing the need for insurance claims and potentially lowering your overall healthcare costs.

With the option of in-person or virtual appointments, patients have better access to our providers.

You have easy access to your provider with same-day or next-day appointments and more direct communication through phone, text or email.

We are dedicated to ensuring no long wait times in the lobby.

Because we limit the number of patients we see, it gives our providers more time in the room with you to address multiple health concerns in one visit.

Why Star City Medical Believes in Direct Physician Care

Our heart and soul lies within delivering personal, accessible healthcare to the Salem, VA community. At Star City Medical, we believe in direct physician care because it allows for:

Our team truly enjoys building strong connections with our patients to better understand their unique health needs and provide continuous personalized care.

We believe this model creates opportunities for in-depth discussions about health concerns, treatment options and preventive measures, ensuring our patients feel heard and valued.

Our goal is to foster a caring and empathetic environment where patients receive attentive and thoughtful care, promoting overall well-being.

We want our patients to get help as soon as they need it. That is why we offer easy access to our providers and our abundance of healthcare services.

Request An Appointment To Receive Direct Physician Care

Your journey to better health starts here! Star City Medical is committed to ensuring you receive the attention and care you deserve with comprehensive medical services and a compassionate approach to deliver unparalleled health care. Request an appointment today to discover the difference of direct physician care. We look forward to meeting you!