Concierge Medicine FAQs

Concierge medicine is a membership-based approach to primary care that allows physicians to care for a smaller number of patients and provide greater access, longer appointments, and more personalized attention.

At Rosner Concierge Medicine, maintaining a smaller patient panel gives Dr. Rosner more time to listen, understand each patient's medical history and goals, focus on prevention, and remain involved as healthcare needs change.

One of the primary differences is time. Traditional primary care physicians often manage large patient panels and tightly scheduled appointments. Dr. Rosner intentionally maintains a practice approximately one-quarter the size of a typical primary care practice.

This allows for longer visits, same-day or next-day appointments when appropriate, more frequent follow-up, direct communication, and a stronger physician-patient relationship.

Dr. Rosner's approach is built around time, accessibility, prevention, and a lasting physician-patient relationship. Rather than focusing only on the concern that brings you into the office that day, he takes the time to understand your complete health story. That includes your medical and family history, medications, lifestyle, risk factors, specialist recommendations, concerns, and long-term goals.

For Dr. Rosner, concierge medicine provides the time and continuity to practice the relationship-based medicine that inspired him to become a physician.

Concierge medicine can benefit many different types of patients. Some members are generally healthy but want a more proactive relationship with a physician who knows them well. Others manage chronic conditions, take multiple medications, or see several specialists and value having one physician oversee the complete picture of their healthcare.

It can also be a good fit for patients who value greater physician accessibility, longer appointments, continuity, preventive care, and more opportunities to ask questions about their health.

Membership fees are based on age:

• Ages 12–29: $100 per month or $1,200 per year
• Ages 30–44: $185 per month or $2,200 per year
• Ages 45+: $250 per month or $3,000 per year

Membership can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. Patients age 30 and older also receive a 15% discount for a spouse or second household member who joins the practice.

Membership provides enhanced access, time, communication, and continuity with Dr. Rosner.
Benefits include:

• Same-day and next-day appointment availability when appropriate
• 24/7 access to Dr. Rosner
• Direct communication by phone, secure text messaging (through our Spruce App), and e-mail
• No set limit on the number of appointments you may schedule
• 90-minute comprehensive physicals
• Annual wellness visits
• Comprehensive and executive physicals
• Telehealth when medically appropriate
• Frequent follow-up
• Care coordination with specialists
• Preventive and wellness planning
• In-office blood draws
• Select routine vaccinations

No. There is no set annual limit on the number of appointments members can schedule.

Dr. Rosner's intentionally smaller patient panel allows him to provide more frequent follow-up and greater appointment availability based on each patient's healthcare needs.

Dr. Rosner limits the number of patients he accepts so that he can preserve the time and accessibility provided to members. When the practice reaches capacity, prospective patients may be placed on a waiting list. Contact the membership coordinator for current availability.

Patients can begin the enrollment process through the secure online membership form. After you submit your information, the membership coordinator will reach out to complete onboarding and answer any questions.

Yes. Concierge membership works alongside your health insurance, not in place of it.

Health insurance remains important for eligible medical services as well as specialist care, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, prescriptions, hospital care, and other healthcare expenses.

Yes. Dr. Rosner accepts Medicare and works with Medicare for covered medical services. The concierge membership fee is separate and supports the enhanced services and access associated with the membership model. Patients remain responsible for applicable deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and non-covered services.

Yes. When applicable, Rosner Concierge Medicine bills insurance for covered medical services much as a traditional primary care practice would. Coverage and patient financial responsibility vary by plan, so patients should contact their insurance carrier with questions about specific benefits, deductibles, or coinsurance.

HSA or FSA funds can typically be used toward membership fees, depending on the individual's plan and eligibility. Patients should confirm eligibility based on their specific account and circumstances.

Laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, prescriptions, and other medical services may be billed separately or processed through insurance as applicable. Routine blood draws can be performed conveniently in Dr. Rosner's office, although certain specialized tests may require an outside laboratory.

Same-day or next-day appointments are available when appropriate based on patient needs and the clinical urgency of the concern. This greater appointment availability is one of the benefits made possible by Dr. Rosner's intentionally smaller patient panel.

Appointment length depends on the reason for the visit and the complexity of the patient's needs. Appointments are intentionally longer and less rushed than those commonly available in traditional high-volume primary care practices.

For example, Dr. Rosner's comprehensive annual physicals may last approximately 90 minutes, providing time for an in-depth discussion of medical history, risk factors, preventive priorities, lifestyle, medications, concerns, and health goals.

Yes. Members have direct access to Dr. Rosner by phone, secure messaging, and e-mail.

This allows patients to ask questions and discuss concerns with a physician who already understands their medical history rather than waiting until the next scheduled appointment.

Yes. Members have 24/7 access to Dr. Rosner for appropriate health concerns.

For after-hours concerns, he can help determine whether an issue can be managed at home, should be evaluated promptly, or requires emergency care. Direct access to Dr. Rosner is not a substitute for emergency medical services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Having access to Dr. Rosner can help avoid unnecessary ER visits for his patients.

Yes. Virtual visits are available when medically appropriate and permitted by applicable regulations. Telehealth may be useful for certain follow-up appointments, medication discussions, and health concerns that do not require a physical examination. Dr. Rosner will recommend an in-person evaluation when necessary for safe and effective care.

As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Rosner provides comprehensive primary care for a wide range of healthcare needs. His services include preventive medicine, comprehensive and executive physicals, acute and sick visits, chronic disease management, men's health, women's health, weight management, and individualized geriatric care.

He also manages conditions including hypertension, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, osteoporosis, obesity, and other ongoing health concerns.

Yes. Dr. Rosner evaluates and treats many common non-emergency illnesses and concerns, including respiratory illnesses, sore throats, sinus symptoms, urinary symptoms, rashes, digestive concerns, headaches, minor injuries, and other sudden changes in health. If your condition requires imaging, emergency treatment, or specialist care, Dr. Rosner can help you understand and coordinate the appropriate next step.

Yes. Prevention is central to Dr. Rosner's approach to family medicine.

Preventive care is personalized according to each patient's age, medical and family history, lifestyle, previous results, risk factors, and health goals. Recommendations may include appropriate screenings, laboratory testing, cardiovascular and metabolic risk assessment, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, medication management, and ongoing monitoring.

Yes. Dr. Rosner provides ongoing management for a broad range of chronic conditions and can also help patients who are managing multiple diagnoses, medications, and specialist recommendations. Because he maintains a smaller patient panel, he has more time for ongoing monitoring, communication, and adjustment of care plans as a patient's health changes.

Yes. Routine blood draws can be performed in the office for added convenience, although certain specialized tests may require an outside laboratory. Rosner Concierge Medicine also administers select routine vaccines and helps patients remain current with age-appropriate immunizations.

Yes. Care coordination is an important part of Dr. Rosner's role as your primary care physician.

When specialist care is needed, he can help identify an appropriate physician, share relevant medical information, review findings and recommendations, reconcile medications, and help you understand how specialist treatment fits into your broader healthcare plan.

This is an area where having a primary care physician who understands the complete picture can be especially valuable. Dr. Rosner reviews specialist recommendations within the context of your medical history, medications, other diagnoses, and overall health goals. His role is to help keep the different aspects of your healthcare connected and reduce the fragmentation that can occur when multiple physicians are involved.

Dr. Rosner supports patients before, during, and after hospitalization by helping coordinate information, reviewing discharge instructions, reconciling medications, and arranging appropriate follow-up care.

His exact role during a hospital admission depends on the hospital and the physicians responsible for inpatient care.

Yes. Membership is available beginning at age 12. For members age 30 and older, Rosner Concierge Medicine offers a 15% discount for a spouse or second household member who also joins the practice.

Yes. As a family physician, Dr. Rosner provides individualized primary care for older adults, including preventive health planning, chronic disease management, medication oversight, healthy aging, and coordination with specialists. His relationship-based model can be particularly valuable as healthcare needs become more complex over time.

Yes. When medically appropriate, Dr. Rosner may incorporate GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy or Zepbound into a personalized medical weight-management plan. Medication is only one part of his approach, which may also include nutrition counseling, exercise and lifestyle recommendations, metabolic health optimization, and strategies for maintaining results over the long term. Treatment is individualized based on each patient's health history, weight-management needs, and overall health goals.

Choosing a primary care physician is personal, and we want you to have the information you need to make an informed decision. As a board-certified family physician serving patients throughout Wayne, Radnor, Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Penn Valley, Devon, King of Prussia, and the greater Philadelphia region, Dr. Rosner is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their best health through prevention, education, and collaboration.

If you have a question that isn't answered here, contact our team. Our membership coordinator can provide additional information about membership, availability, pricing, and what to expect when becoming a patient of Dr. Rosner.