Frequently Asked Questions

  • Direct Primary Care, or DPC, is a membership model of healthcare that puts patients first by giving patients easier access to their physician. 

  • Internists are physicians that focus exclusively on adult health. They are extensively trained to tackle complex diagnostic challenges, manage serious long-term illnesses, and care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Their approach is comprehensive and continuous, often forming lifelong relationships with their patients and tailoring their care to each individual’s unique needs.

  •  My practice is devoted to maintaining health, enhancing your well-being, and being proactive about your health.

    My goal is to diminish your need for urgent care clinic visits by efficiently being responsive to your clinical concerns. In addition, I can also be available via phone, text, email or virtual visits for health care needs that arise when you are away from home.

  • My goal is to provide hassle free and convenient health care. If something comes up, please let us know and we are happy to reschedule appointments. There are no penalties for late cancellations. Please try to be punctual, however!

  • An annual physical allows your doctor to provide preventative care, check if you are receiving adequate benefits from any medications you may be taking, and get to know you without the stress of an illness. It also lets you ask any medical questions you may have.

  • All emergencies should be handled with 911 or in the emergency room. Members will be given several methods to contact our team for urgent and non-urgent matters.

  • I am a member of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center medical staff. Through Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, I have access to your medical records as well as Cedars-Sinai affiliated specialists.

  • My patients are taken care of by a Cedars-Sinai hospitalist team that is on-call 24/7/365 and works exclusively in the hospital. They work closely with me as well, so that we can coordinate your care while addressing all of your needs in the event of your hospitalization.

  • Yes. While our care covers visits, messaging, and direct access, insurance is still important for covering services outside the office such as lab work, imaging, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.

  • There may be conditions or situations that are better served by a specialist. I will work hard to facilitate that connection for you.

    I do not manage long-term prescriptions for opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulant medications used to treat ADHD.

Doctor holding a patient's hand during an appointment.