BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the
market leader in personalized healthcare with over 1,000 physicians
nationwide, announced the opening of three new affiliated primary
care practices in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Board-certified family medicine physicians C.
David Bird, M.D., and Kurt W. Lesh, M.D., and board-certified
internist Albert Duncan, M.D., have
joined the MDVIP network to deliver a better healthcare experience
with an emphasis on wellness and prevention.
"While developing strong relationships with patients by
listening, understanding and working together has been my greatest
satisfaction in practicing medicine, it has also become
increasingly difficult in today's 'high-volume' healthcare system,"
said Dr. Bird, whose medical office is in the same Colorado Springs neighborhood in which he grew
up. "The MDVIP model provides me the additional time I need to
individualize care and help patients manage their current medical
needs, mitigate potential health risks and create an action plan
for future wellness."
"I tell my patients, when it comes to their health, there are no
shortcuts or a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to reaching their goals
– which are unique and often changing," said Dr. Lesh, who has a
special interest in cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension,
preventive medicine and travel health. "Opening my MDVIP-affiliated
practice gives me more time to coach patients one on one, carefully
review their records, perform comprehensive preventive exams and
conduct screenings that can help make the healthy future they seek
a reality."
"It has been an honor and privilege providing medical care to
patients in the Colorado Springs
community and during my time in the military," said Dr. Duncan, who
served as an internist for the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1986 to
2000. "Now as an MDVIP-affiliated physician with extensive
experience in geriatric care and treating chronic conditions like
diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, I can focus much
more on preventive medicine and partnering with patients to achieve
their long-term health objectives."
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 C. David Bird,
M.D.
Dr. Bird received his medical degree from the
University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio. He
completed his residency and internship in Family Medicine at
Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor,
Maine. Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Bird is
affiliated with Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and UCHealth
Memorial Hospital. For more information about Dr. Bird, visit
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/DavidBirdMD.
About Albert Duncan,
M.D.
Dr. Duncan received his medical degree from
Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences in Bethesda,
Maryland. He completed his residency and internship in
Internal Medicine at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in
Fort Gordon, Georgia. Board
certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Duncan is affiliated with
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and UCHealth Memorial
Hospital. He served 14 years as an Internist for the U.S.
Army Medical Corps, including roles as Chief of Internal Medicine
and Intensive Care Units in the U.S., Germany and Saudi
Arabia. For more information about Dr. Duncan, visit
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/AlbertDuncanMD.
About Kurt W. Lesh,
M.D.
Dr. Lesh received his medical degree from the College
of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical
Center in Omaha. He completed his
residency and internship in Family Medicine at Nebraska Health
System in Omaha. Board certified
in Family Medicine, Dr. Lesh is affiliated with UCHealth Memorial
Hospital and Penrose-St. Francis Health Services (both in
Colorado Springs) and Methodist
Hospital (Omaha,
Nebraska). He is also a voluntary faculty member at the
University of Nebraska Medical Center.
For more information about Dr. Lesh, visit
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/KurtLeshMD.
Click here for a list of all MDVIP-affiliated physicians in
Colorado.
About MDVIP
MDVIP leads the market in membership-based
healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a
national network of more than 1,000 primary care physicians and
over 340,000 patients focused on prevention and personalized
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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