Dr. Gary. D Schwartz, a board-certified internal medicine physician has been involved in healthcare since the age of 18 when he started working as an EMT on an ambulance in Brooklyn. He became a Registered Nurse (RN) and worked in the emergency room before further pursuing his medical degree. Dr. Schwartz has a passion for primary care, preventative medicine, and is known for being a premier diagnostician. Transitioning to the membership-based practice has reignited his love for healthcare and has allowed him to spend time with patients that they deserve and need. In addition, Member patients receive connectivity to more than 60,000 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® as needed for consultations and referrals.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Gary Schwartz discuss the following:
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Dr. Schwartz, why don’t’ you start by telling us about how you became a physician and why you chose to focus on internal medicine and primary care?
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What made you decide to transition to a concierge model? How did you see it benefiting you as a physician (model of care, financial sustainability, professional and personal flexibility, etc.)?
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What do you see as the key benefits to Members of the concierge program? Have there been any particular benefits during the COVID pandemic?
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How have your patients reacted to the change? How do you find that this model contributes to helping patients seek optimal health?
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What would your best advice be for other doctors who are considering transitioning to a concierge model?
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