Through the Northwestern Medicine Personal Physician Care concierge medicine program, patients pay an annual membership fee to receive comprehensive primary care from one of our dedicated physicians. This approach allows our physicians more time with each patient, giving them the opportunity to better understand patients’ lifestyles and health histories, so that they can be a full partner and guide in health and wellness.

Why Choose Concierge Medicine

Comprehensive internal medicine services

Our physicians provide these along with personal consultations for your overall health and wellness.

Longer physician visits

Our physicians have a smaller number of patients, so they’re able to spend more time with each patient. Your visits will last 45 to 120 minutes, rather than the 10 to 15 minutes most primary care physicians spend with each of their patients.

Little or no waiting

Your scheduled appointments will occur on time with little or no waiting after you arrive. 

Same-day and next-day appointments

You will be able to see our physicians on a same-day or next-office-day basis when needed. 

Lifestyle and wellness assessment

Your physician will perform this to identify opportunities and make recommendations for optimizing your health and well-being. 

Direct access to your physician and care team

Your physician will give you a direct phone line and email address so you can easily reach them and your care team at any time during or outside regular office hours.

Care coordination and logistical support

Our physicians and their dedicated staff will coordinate all of your care, including proactively communicating with specialists. We can also support you with scheduling visits for specialists and diagnostic testing upon request. 

Customized treatment research and information

If you have questions about your care or want specialized research or information about a health issue, our physicians will perform this research and provide you with personalized feedback. 

Erin Whitney, MD
"I see myself as my patients’ partner in optimizing their health. It is my mission to ensure they have a good understanding of any health problems identified, the recommended evaluation and all treatment options. I welcome all questions and aim to be flexible, respectful, and responsive."
Ronald Garry, MD
"I have been honored to be trusted by my patients to serve as their primary care physician. I practice medicine in a way that has been practiced for the last century where the patient is the center of care."
James Maciejewski, MD
"I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized and compassionate care to my patients."
Audrey M. Tatar, MD
"I try to treat every patient the way I want my own family to be treated—with respect, attention and thoughtful care. I prioritize shared decision-making and focus on each person’s unique needs, building strong, trusting relationships over time."

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