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Dr. Peter Hanna, DPM
Board Certified Podiatrist
Most people in Miami have experienced it at some point, sitting in a waiting room for 45 minutes only to get a rushed 10-minute visit with a doctor who barely has time to look up from their screen. It’s frustrating. And for people managing chronic conditions, busy careers, or growing families, it can feel like the current healthcare system simply wasn’t built for them.
Concierge medicine offers a very different experience. It’s a membership-based healthcare model that places you, not the insurance company’s billing requirements, at the center of every appointment. And in a city like Miami, where time is valuable and health expectations are high, more people and families are making the switch.
Let’s break down exactly what concierge medicine is, how the model works financially, what you gain compared to traditional care, who it makes sense for, and how SFL Medical Group’s Concierge Primary Medical Care in Miami stands out from the crowd.
Concierge medicine, also called retainer medicine or boutique medicine, is a healthcare model where patients pay a recurring membership fee (annual or monthly) directly to their physician in exchange for elevated access and highly personalized care.
Unlike the standard insurance-based model, where a primary care doctor might manage a patient panel of 1,500 to 3,000 individuals, concierge practices deliberately limit their patient roster. That smaller panel means your doctor has more time, more energy, and more focus to dedicate to you. Same-day or next-day appointments become the rule, not the exception. And instead of calling a general hotline when something comes up after hours, you reach your actual doctor directly by phone, text, or email.
It’s not a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy. It’s a practical healthcare choice for people who want proactive, relationship-based medical care rather than reactive, transactional visits.
Understanding the concierge model comes down to three core elements: the membership structure, what’s included, and how insurance fits in.
When you enroll in a concierge practice, you pay a membership fee either monthly or annually that acts as a retainer for enhanced access to your physician. Across the U.S., annual fees typically range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the practice, location, and scope of services offered. In Miami and South Florida specifically, costs commonly fall between $2,000 and $10,000 per year, with premium executive-tier practices potentially running higher.
At SFL Medical Group, our Concierge Primary Medical Care program is structured to deliver comprehensive, patient-first care without the friction that comes with standard clinic models. Enrollment is straightforward, contact our office, discuss your healthcare needs, and we guide you through joining the program.
While specific inclusions vary by practice, most concierge memberships cover:
At SFL Medical Group, our concierge services include preventive care, chronic disease management, personalized wellness plans, routine health checkups, and immediate attention for acute medical concerns, all under one integrated multispecialty system.
This is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the model. The membership fee itself is not covered by health insurance. It is a retainer for enhanced access and services, direct physician availability, extended visits, and proactive care coordination that falls outside the standard scope of insurance reimbursement.
However, the vast majority of concierge practices, including SFL Medical Group, still accept insurance. Lab work, specialist visits, diagnostic imaging, and other covered medical services are billed to your insurance provider as normal. Your co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance still apply for those services. The membership fee is separate, covering the personalized experience layer that insurance doesn’t traditionally fund.
Think of it this way: your insurance covers what you need medically. The membership fee ensures you actually get to access it, quickly, conveniently, and with a physician who knows your full health story.
To understand why many Miami patients are making the switch, it helps to see the two models side by side.
In a traditional primary care setting, one doctor may manage 1,500 to 3,000 patients. That volume makes deep, personalized care nearly impossible. In a concierge model, the physician’s panel is intentionally kept small, often under 100 to 200 patients, which is the key structural difference that makes everything else possible.
Traditional practices often mean multi-day or multi-week waits for a non-urgent appointment. Concierge practices offer same-day or next-day access as a standard feature. When something comes up, you’re seen promptly, not weeks later when the issue may have already worsened.
The average primary care visit in a traditional setting lasts around 15 to 18 minutes. In concierge medicine, extended appointments of 30 to 60 minutes are the norm. That time difference translates directly into thoroughness, more questions asked, more concerns addressed, and better preventive planning.
With traditional care, after-hours concerns typically mean calling a nurse hotline or heading to urgent care. Concierge practices give you direct access to your physician by cell phone, text, or email, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For patients managing chronic conditions or navigating complex health situations, that line of communication is invaluable.
Traditional healthcare, driven partly by insurance billing structures, tends to be reactive, you show up when something is wrong. Concierge medicine is inherently preventive. Because your physician has time to understand your full health profile, they can identify risks early, adjust wellness plans proactively, and help you avoid the conditions that lead to costly reactive care down the road.
Concierge medicine isn’t the right fit for everyone, but it delivers exceptional value for the right patients. Here’s who stands to benefit most:
Miami professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and business owners often can’t afford to wait two weeks for a doctor’s appointment or spend an entire afternoon in a waiting room. Same-day access, direct physician communication, and short, efficient visits that fit around a packed calendar make concierge medicine a practical healthcare solution, not just a comfort upgrade.
Patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, or other ongoing health concerns benefit enormously from the proactive monitoring and close physician relationship that concierge care provides. Regular touchpoints, detailed annual assessments, and immediate access during flare-ups can make a meaningful difference in long-term health outcomes. Our mental health services also integrate seamlessly within this ongoing care framework.
Families who want their children and adults all seen by physicians who know their full health history, rather than whoever happens to be available that day, find genuine peace of mind in the concierge model. Continuity of care isn’t incidental; it’s built into how concierge practices operate.
People who invest in their wellbeing proactively, not just reactively, align naturally with the concierge philosophy. Comprehensive annual wellness exams, personalized health planning, and preventive screenings give health-conscious patients the tools to stay ahead of potential issues. This includes services like our women’s health screenings and men’s health evaluations, both of which integrate naturally into a concierge care plan.
If you’ve ever felt rushed through an appointment, struggled to get your doctor on the phone, or waited weeks to address a health concern only to get a 10-minute visit, concierge medicine solves exactly those frustrations. It’s not about adding luxury; it’s about reclaiming the patient-physician relationship that quality healthcare requires.
Every healthcare model has trade-offs. Here’s an honest look at both sides of concierge medicine.
The bottom line: for people whose lives and health profiles align with what concierge medicine offers, the investment tends to deliver meaningful returns in health outcomes, time saved, and the quality of the care experience itself. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), patient-centered care models that emphasize access and communication consistently lead to better health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.
SFL Medical Group brings something that most concierge practices simply can’t offer: a fully integrated multispecialty system under one roof.
When you join our Concierge Primary Medical Care program in Miami, your care doesn’t stop at primary medicine. We have specialized expertise across podiatry, vascular surgery, women’s health, men’s health, dermatology, sports medicine, rheumatology, mental health, and more, all within the same trusted care network. That means when your primary care physician identifies a need for specialized attention, the handoff is seamless. No navigating separate systems. No starting over with a new medical history. No fragmented care.
Our concierge team is led by Dr. Luis Hernandez Rosado, Director of Internal Medicine and Regenerative Medicine, and supported by our experienced PA-C, Carines Torres-Rosario. Together, they deliver the kind of attentive, informed care that’s increasingly rare in traditional healthcare settings.
Here’s what distinguishes our concierge program specifically:
We built our concierge program for people who are serious about their health and want a physician who is equally serious about them. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, navigating preventive care, or simply tired of the traditional healthcare experience, our program is designed to meet you where you are and keep you ahead of where you want to be.
Ultimately, the right question isn’t whether concierge medicine is good, it clearly offers significant advantages. The right question is whether it fits your life, your health situation, and your priorities.
If you’re a Miami professional who can’t afford weeks-long waits for routine care, if you’re managing a chronic condition and want proactive physician monitoring, if you’re a parent building consistent care for your family, or if you’ve simply reached the limit of what traditional healthcare can offer, concierge medicine is worth a serious look.
The investment is meaningful, but so is what you get in return: a physician who knows you, access when you need it, and a care experience built around your health rather than a billing cycle. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has increasingly recognized that enhanced primary care access models lead to fewer hospitalizations and better long-term outcomes, aligning with exactly what concierge medicine delivers.
At SFL Medical Group, we’re proud to offer Concierge Primary Medical Care as part of our broader commitment to exceptional multispecialty healthcare in Miami. Getting started is straightforward, reach out to our team, share your healthcare goals, and we’ll walk you through how our program works and whether it’s the right fit.
Your health deserves dedicated attention. We’re here to provide it.
Schedule a consultation with SFL Medical Group’s concierge primary care team today.
Dr. Peter Hanna is a board-certified podiatrist and reconstructive foot & ankle surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He serves as Director of Podiatry at South Florida Multispecialty Medical Group, specializing in complex reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, and diabetic foot care.
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