What Is Concierge Medicine?

Concierge medicine is a membership-based approach to primary care built around a closer relationship between you and your physician. By caring for a smaller number of patients, concierge doctors have more time for meaningful appointments, ongoing communication, preventive planning, and coordination across your healthcare.
At Discover Health, the goal is simple: to replace rushed, fragmented care with an experience that feels thoughtful, personal, and proactive. Depending on your location, your membership may cover primary care directly or work alongside your health insurance.

How getting started works: Schedule a complimentary conversation with our membership team, meet your physician, and choose the membership option that fits your needs. Discover Health currently describes its onboarding process as an introductory membership call followed by a complimentary physician meet-and-greet before joining.

Who is Concierge Medicine For?

Adults

Personalized primary care for adults who want more time with their physician, more thoughtful guidance, and a healthcare experience built around their individual needs and goals.

Seniors

Attentive, relationship-driven care for older adults, with a focus on continuity, coordination, prevention, and the reassurance of having a physician who truly knows them.

Executives

Discreet, highly responsive care for busy individuals who value efficiency, access, and a physician who can help them stay proactive about their health without adding friction to their schedule.

Children

For families in San Francisco, Discover Health also offers personalized pediatric care designed to support children’s health and development with the same thoughtful, relationship-based approach.

Benefits of Concierge Medicine

More Time With Your Doctor

Longer, unhurried appointments give you space to ask questions, discuss concerns, and look at the bigger picture of your health.

Same- or Next-Day Care

Smaller patient panels make it possible to provide more responsive scheduling when you need to be seen.

Direct Physician Access

Stay connected to your physician and care team between appointments, rather than waiting until your next office visit.

Proactive, Preventive Care

Your care is designed to help you stay well, with ongoing attention to prevention, screening, lifestyle, and long-term health.

Coordinated Care

When specialists, testing, or additional treatment are needed, your physician helps connect the pieces and keeps the full picture in view.

A Doctor Who Knows You

Continuity builds a deeper understanding of your history, preferences, priorities, and goals—so your care becomes increasingly personal over time.

98%*

Surveyed concierge patients reported better communication with their physician when they had more time together

99%*

Of concierge physicians surveyed offered same- or next-day appointments

Take the Next Step Toward Better Care

Connect with our team to discuss your health goals and learn more about the care options available to you.

*Industry statistics reflect broader third-party research and are not representative of Discover Health-specific outcomes.

Healthcare should feel personal. Let’s make sure yours does.

Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you explore whether Discover Health is the right fit—with no pressure and no obligation.

Our Membership Options

  • Pediatric Care

Exceptional healthcare that respects your time.

Highly responsive, discreet care for individuals with demanding lives, combining efficient access with comprehensive prevention and a trusted physician relationship.

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  • Primary Adult Care

For adults who want more from their healthcare.

Build an ongoing relationship with a physician who has the time to listen, understands your health goals, and is there to help you stay well—not simply respond when something goes wrong.

  • Senior Care

More support for every stage of healthy aging.

Thoughtful care for older adults, including prevention, chronic condition management, medication coordination, and support navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system.

Long-term wellness begins
with a Better Relationship.

Discover the difference that concierge medicine can make

Feature
Typical Primary Care
24/7 access to your doctor
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Not included
Appointments at home, your office, or our office
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Not included
No wait times
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Not included
Telemedicine appointments
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Included
Same day or next day appointments
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Not included
Personalized experience
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Hear from our members

Fantastic pediatrician! Dr. Glynn is generous with her time and knowledgeable. She genuinely cares about kids and provides clear, helpful guidance.

Darca M.

Satisfied Member

It’s Care That Feels Worth It. My doctor knows my name, my story, and my goals. I can text for quick questions, schedule appointments when I need them, and get other benefits you simply don’t see in traditional offices.

S.J, Marin patient

Satisfied Member

It’s care that feels worth it. My previous doctor barely remembered my name. At Discover Health, I’m not just a number. I’m a person with a story—and a plan.

Elizabeth R., San Francisco

Satisfied Member

I’d heard people talk about concierge medicine before, but I didn’t realize how different it could feel. My doctor knows my name, my history, and helps me stay ahead of issues before they become problems.

Dr. A., Associate Professor at a Boston-area university

Satisfied Member

I finally have a doctor who knows me. I used to feel rushed. Now, my doctor knows my name, my history, and my health goals. We text when I need something, and I never feel like just another patient.

M.L., Bellevue resident

Satisfied Member

I needed more than just appointments—I needed a partner in my healthcare. Discover Health gave me that. I finally feel like I’m in control of my health.

Michael S

Satisfied Member

Our doctor is a good man and is an optimist, he makes you more optimistic as a patient. You always leave feeling encouraged.

Napa, Member

Satisfied Member

Dr. Hopkins is intelligent, kind, organized, empathetic, and thoughtful.

Sacramento, Member

Satisfied Member

I know my doctor’s phone number by heart and when I call he answers. How many people can say that?

San Francisco, Pediatric Member’s Parent

Satisfied Member

The doctor is accessible. I KNOW I can always get someone who can help me, even if it is just to listen.

San Francisco, Pediatric Member’s Parent

Satisfied Member

Dr. Castelli is very patient, reassuring and meticulous. We really enjoyed interacting with him. He answered all our questions in detail and put us at ease regarding the well-being of our son. The support staff is excellent too. Highly recommended.

Vinima Aggarwal

Satisfied Member

We’ve been with Discover Health for 10+ years and can’t recommend it highly enough. The support staff are great, as are the doctors: responsive, knowledgeable, and good listeners. To name just the ones we’ve been with recently: Dr. Jon-Michael Castelli, Dr. Oded Herbsman, and Dr. Desmond Wilson — all awesome!

Stephen Fraga

Satisfied Member

Always a great experience with Dr. Herbsman! He always makes my kids (and me) feel comfortable. He’s very informative, takes time to answer all questions, and is always around in case of emergencies. Very lucky to have found Discover Health.

Jelena Jelenkovic

Satisfied Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership typically includes enhanced access to your physician, longer appointments, preventive care, ongoing health planning, and more direct communication between visits. Exact services and membership details vary by Discover Health location.

Your first visit is designed to give your physician a more complete understanding of your health. Rather than focusing only on an immediate concern, there is time to review your medical history, medications, lifestyle, health priorities, and any questions you want to address so your care can be personalized from the start.

Your care is not limited to a set number of routine visits. The frequency of appointments depends on your individual health needs, goals, and circumstances, with your physician helping determine the right level of follow-up over time.

Yes. Prevention is a central part of the concierge model. With more time to understand your overall health, your physician can focus on screenings, risk factors, lifestyle, long-term health goals, and identifying concerns before they become more significant.

Concierge primary care can be especially helpful for people managing ongoing conditions because it allows for closer follow-up, more time to discuss changes, and a physician who understands your broader medical history. When specialist care is needed, your primary physician can remain closely involved in the overall picture.

One of the advantages of concierge medicine is greater access between office visits. Discover Health members can communicate more directly with their care team, although the specific methods and availability may vary by physician and location.

Your Discover Health physician can often remain a helpful point of contact when you are away from home, including through remote communication when appropriate. The exact support available depends on your location, your physician, and the medical care required.

The process is generally straightforward. Once you decide to join, the Discover Health team can help you establish care and arrange transfer of relevant medical records so your new physician has the information needed to understand your health history.