The Doctor Patient Relationship is Back!

At Fig Tree Pediatrics we practice Direct Primary Care, prioritizing the doctor patient relationship in service to high quality, efficient, compassionate care for all of our patients.  Families pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to all of our services rather than paying for services individually.   Healthcare needs don't always arise during regular business hours; being able to easily communicate with your doctor is a game-changer for busy parents. Whether you have a quick question or need advice on a more complicated issue, we're here to support you every step of the way.  We believe that healthcare shouldn’t be transactional, and our membership model is a reflection of that. Our commitment to the long-term health of your family includes upfront pricing, increased access, personalized care, and the peace of mind that comes with it.

Enrolling families in May - stay in touch for updates.

Why a membership model?  How does this actually look?

Here’s an example.

It’s saturday afternoon and your child has hives all over - for no known reason.  In the traditional model, you would likely call the on call doctor or nurse triage, and be directed to the emergency department or urgent care.  You’d wait in a crowded waiting room, be seen for a few minutes, be told how to keep your child comfortable (or perhaps worse - get a bunch of tests that your child didn’t need.)  You’d be told to follow up with your pediatrician or an allergist next week.  You’d take time to schedule those appointments and miss school and work to attend them.  Over a few days you would have spoken to multiple nurses, doctors and receptionists that don’t know you or your child, you’d have spent many hours in waiting rooms and on the phone and would end up with significant medical bills.  And forget about the plans you had for the rest of the weekend…

In the direct primary care model, you’d text your pediatrician directly and include a picture of your rashy kiddo.  You’d hop on a call or a facetime with Dr. Levine and make a plan together.  You would likely not need a trip to the emergency department, a specialist, or anything else.  Dr. Levine would send a prescription to your pharmacy if needed, and would call you the next day to check in.  And if anything got worse - you know you’d be speaking right to your own doctor.

• Preventative and Wellness Care

• Annual wellness exams, school and sports physicals, and ongoing care for chronic conditions. 

• Age-appropriate assessments of growth and development, nutritional and sleep recommendations and more. 

• Holitic approach integrating your family’s goals and values.

• Mental and Emotional Health Support

• Management of ADHD, depression, anxiety and behavior concerns including medication management.

• Resources and recommendations for your child’s overall wellbeing. 

• Referrals to additional clinicians when needed.

• Acute Care for Illness and Injury

• In office, telehealth or in home appointments scheduled with little to no wait time. 

• Routine tests including strep, flu, and more.

• Minor procedures including minor laceration repair, wound care, splinting and more.

• Easy Communication

• Text, email or call your pediatrician directly!

• Basic Medications and Labs and Procedures

• Walk out of the office with meds in hand - included or at cost

• Basic labs included or at cost

• One-time procedures such as wart freezing, minor laceration care, and more.

• Safe ear piercings for no additional charge.