BOCA RATON, Fla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the
market leader in personalized healthcare with a network of over
1,100 doctors, today announced the addition of two new affiliated
practices to its growing primary care footprint both in the
southwest and nationally. Board-certified internist Mousumi Chanda-Kim, M.D., in Austin, and board-certified family medicine
physician Steven Spencer, M.D.,
F.A.A.F.P., in Katy, have joined
MDVIP to deliver a better healthcare experience with an emphasis on
wellness and prevention. The new practices further expand MDVIP's
footprint to over 110 affiliated physicians in Texas.
"I believe that practicing medicine must involve creating a
collaborative bond between physician and patient, built on trust
and compassion," said Dr. Chanda-Kim, who has been treating
patients in Austin for 21 years.
"As an MDVIP affiliate, I am able to work more closely with
patients to help improve both longevity and quality of life,
promote wellness and uncover underlying medical conditions in their
early stages before they become full blown."
"As a family doctor practicing in the Katy community for 30 years, I believe that
time is invaluable in forming a strong relationship with my
patients as well as providing comprehensive tools to help map out a
more customized healthcare plan," said Dr. Spencer. "This
approach has shown to lead to improved patient outcomes,
specifically in chronic illness like cardiovascular disease and
diabetes, which can result in reduced hospitalizations and lower
readmission rates."
Smaller Practice, Personalized Care
MDVIP-affiliated
physicians maintain significantly smaller practices, allowing them
to spend more time with patients and provide more individualized
primary care compared to traditional practices. For an annual
membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a
comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced
diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the
patient's overall health. Using the results, physicians provide
ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier
lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness
goals.
Other benefits include same or next-day appointments that start
on time and last an average of 30 minutes. Physicians are reachable
24/7 by phone, and many offer telehealth appointments for services
that can be performed remotely. In addition, the MDVIP Connect
website and app allows patients to communicate with their doctor
online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans,
workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent
need arise while a patient is traveling, physicians can help
arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may
include another MDVIP-affiliated physician.
Proven Health Outcomes
MDVIP is at the forefront of
healthcare research, with ten published studies in peer-reviewed
medical journals. Findings demonstrate better health outcomes among
patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices compared to those in
traditional primary care practices.
- 79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients
- 72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured
patients
- $300 million savings for Medicare
in one year
- 40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease
using advanced testing
MDVIP has also partnered with the global research firm Ipsos to
conduct national "consumer IQ" surveys addressing Americans'
knowledge and views on major health concerns, including brain
health, heart disease, obesity and the impact of COVID-19 on
physical and mental health.
About Mousumi Chanda-Kim,
M.D.
Dr. Chanda-Kim received her medical degree from the
University of Texas Medical Branch in
Galveston, Texas. She completed
her residency in Internal Medicine at Central Texas Medical
Foundation in Austin, and her
internship at the University of Texas
Medical Branch. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr.
Chanda-Kim previously served as Chief of Staff at Seton Medical
Center Hays, as well as Medical Director of Seton Southwest
Hospital and Robinson Creek Hospice. For more information about Dr.
Chanda-Kim, visit
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/MousumiChandaKimMD.
About Steven Spencer, M.D.,
F.A.A.F.P
Dr. Spencer received his medical degree from the
University of Texas Medical Branch in
Galveston, Texas. He completed his
residency and internship in Family Medicine at Southwest Memorial
Hospital at the University of Texas Health
Science Center in Houston. Board certified in Family
Medicine, Dr. Spencer is affiliated with Houston Methodist West
Hospital. For more information about Dr. Spencer, visit
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/StevenSpencerMD.
Click here for a list of all MDVIP-affiliated physicians in
Texas.
About MDVIP
MDVIP leads the market in membership-based
healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a
national network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians and
over 350,000 patients focused on prevention and personalized
healthcare. The company, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this
year, has been a Great Place to Work-Certified®
company since 2018 and is recognized by Fortune as one
of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Healthcare. Learn more about MDVIP
at www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook.com/MDVIP and
Twitter @MDVIP.
Media Contact:
Nancy Udell
561-310-5455
nudell@mdvip.com
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