Your annual retainer fee includes all of the following:
Comprehensive Annual Physical Exam.
All routine laboratory work associated with the Annual Physical.
Same or next day appointments when you’re sick.
During office hours, our experienced and professional staff answers the telephone personally when you call – there are no answering machines or voicemail.
Access to your personal doctor 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone, fax, or e-mail questions or requests, as you prefer. "Virtual"/video visits are available as well.
Unhurried appointments, none less than 30 minutes.
Prescriptions may be phoned,faxed, or sent electronically to your pharmacy to reduce waiting time.
Annual flu shots (when available) at no additional charge.
No additional bills or paper work will be sent to you, or to your insurance company.
To permit outstanding service and access, the practice is limited to approximately 400 patients; after that, names will be placed on a waiting list.
Please note: The comprehensive exam includes a complete history & physical examination with Dr. Fields. It also includes an electrocardiogram (EKG) with interpretation, if medically indicated.
Laboratory work includes a CBC (Complete Blood Count), chemistry panel, full cholesterol panel, thyroid screen and/or blood test for prostate cancer screening (PSA) once yearly. If additional tests are desired, or recommended, a requisition will be provided to process through your medical insurance.
Covered immunizations will include annual quadrivalent influenza vaccine (when available) and tetanus-diphtheria update (every 7-10 years).