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Find JobsConcierge medicine is a membership-based practice with personalized primary care.
PAMF Encina Practice is the concierge medicine clinic location at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), a part of the Sutter Health network in Palo Alto, California.
With concierge medicine, you have the chance to develop a deep, personal relationship with your doctor as well as your wellness nurse practitioner.
Visits are typically 30 to 60 minutes.
We accept any patient 18 years of age or older.
Doctors at PAMF Encina Practice provide hospital, emergency room, home and skilled nursing home visits as needed and based on location.
We accept insurance including, but not limited to, HMO, POS, EPO or PPO plans, or Medicare. Please call us at (650) 614-3299 and we can check your benefit coverage.
Sutter Health’s My Health Online (MHO) connects you to your doctors and health records anytime, anywhere. Get started with My Health Online. Already enrolled and need help? Visit our FAQs.
This is provided free of charge so you can meet your new physician and learn about the PAMF Encina Practice to see if concierge medicine is right for you.
Please contact us at (650) 614-3299 or fill out our Information Request Form for more information.
In addition to the monthly membership fee, there are fees like those you’d encounter with a visit to any primary care physician in a general primary care clinic. You or your health insurer will be responsible for payment for billable healthcare services. These are based on the usual rates, including applicable co-payments and deductibles.
The monthly retainer fee may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor about your medical fee tax deductions.
Please consult your specific FSA, HCRA or HSA plan details to see if you can use your pre-tax dollars for the monthly membership fee.
Join our concierge medicine program by taking the following steps:
Membership is available to all Palo Alto Medical Foundation patients regardless of insurance type, including Medicare or HMO insurance. If you’re not a current Palo Alto Medical Foundation patient, you’ll automatically become one by joining PAMF Encina Practice. It’s your responsibility to notify your health insurance of the change in your medical provider group.
In this non-medical appointment, you’ll meet the concierge medicine doctor to learn more about their style of medicine, PAMF Encina Practice and ask any questions you may have. Please note that medical issues will not be discussed during this meet-and-greet appointment. You won’t need to provide us with medical records at the time of this visit. If you’re interested, you may sign up to become a PAMF Encina Practice member at this appointment.
PAMF Encina Practice is on the same campus as the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto. Our offices are on the 3rd floor in the Wells Building off of Wells Avenue and Urban Lane.
Parking is conveniently located below the Wells Building off of Urban Lane. Enter on the side of the building facing the train tracks.
Check-ups, screenings and sick visits for adults and children.
Expertise and advanced technologies in all areas of medicine.
For serious accidents, injuries and conditions that require immediate medical care.
After-hours, weekend and holiday services.
Convenient walk-in care clinics for your non-urgent health needs.
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