You may have heard people talking about concierge medicine in the past few years, but if you’re like me, you hadn’t given it much thought. Maybe (like me) you thought concierge medicine was only for older patients. With the addition of Dr. Bagwell to the practice, Signature Health Concierge Medicine in Birmingham now caters to the entire family.
Birmingham Mom Collective is proud to tell you 5 reasons why concierge medicine with Dr. Bagwell is perfect for your family’s needs!
1. Treatment for the Entire Family.
Dr. Bagwell is a board-certified internal medicine and pediatric doctor. That’s right, your whole family can have the same doctor from birth through geriatrics! No matter if one family member has the flu, or the entire family–she can treat you all at once.
Are you worried about your high schooler outgrowing the pediatrician’s office? No problem. With Signature Health, there’s no need to shop around for a new doctor at every new life stage.
2. No More Waiting Rooms.
I’ll be honest, waiting in the pediatrician’s waiting room has always been my least favorite part of motherhood. When my kids were babies, I’d strap them in the double stroller, bring tons of snacks, and generally try to keep them off the floor or picking up new germs from fellow sick children. They never stayed strapped in for long and were rolling around touching every germy surface imaginable while we waited upwards of two hours to see our doctor. It was brutal I tell you!
At Signature Health, Dr. Bagwell schedules one patient visit per hour. In other words, instead of waiting in a waiting room, patients are ushered directly back to an exam room ready to see the doctor!
3. Your Doctor Knows You.
Dr. Bagwell took a break from practicing medicine in May 2022 to bond with her newly adopted fourth baby. When getting ready to re-enter her medical practice, she knew she wanted something different this time around. Previously, she was overbooked with patients day after day with barely a minute to get to know her patients.
At Signature Health, there is a cap on the number of patients and families accepted in order to build relationships in a non-rushed manner. She desires to know every aspect of your mental, physical, and emotional health to promote overall individualistic wellness.
4. You Can’t Beat the Convenience Factor.
We’ve all been there. Your child always chooses the weekend or a holiday to get sick. Or your husband only gets kidney stones while you’re out of town on a family vacation. Illnesses rarely come when it’s convenient, am I right?
But with Signature Health, Dr. Bagwell is always available for telehealth appointments and off-hours phone calls. She is also available for same-day or next-day appointments – often you can avoid urgent care and see the doctor you know and love. Patients are given her cell phone number and can reach out as needed.
It’s like having a doctor in the family because she treats her patients like family. For example, she can listen to symptoms over the phone and call in prescriptions without having to come into the office on Christmas Day.
5. Concierge Health Is More Affordable Than You Think.
Like traditional doctor’s offices, patients are seen and insurance is filed and billed. The difference is an annual membership fee (with a family maximum). While insurance does not cover the fee, certain tax-favored health plans or accounts, such as a Health Savings Account (HSA), may cover the membership.
Membership fees are as low as $900-$2000, depending on age, and the family cap is between $4,000-$5,000. There are discounts for subsequent children.
For those new to the concept of concierge medicine, Signature Health welcomes questions. You can schedule an informational meeting and even take a tour. To get started, check out their website or call 205-380-8820 today and tell them Birmingham Mom Collective sent you!
