What Is Concierge Medicine?
A More Personal Approach to Primary Care
Concierge medicine gives you more time with your physician, personalized care, and
a stronger focus on prevention and long-term health.
Understanding Concierge Medicine
Concierge medicine is a membership-based model of primary care that gives you more time with your physician and a more personalized healthcare experience.
Why Patients Choose Concierge Medicine
With more time during appointments, you can discuss your health concerns, ask questions, and better understand your treatment options. Your care focuses not only on today's concerns, but also on prevention, wellness, and maintaining your long-term health.
At Cohasset Concierge Medicine, Dr. Carole Vincent uses this approach to build lasting relationships with her patients and provide thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.
Whether you're scheduling your annual physical, managing a chronic condition, or looking for guidance on staying healthy, membership gives you more time with your physician and greater continuity throughout your care.
Learn more about the preventive, wellness, and primary care services we provide.
Concierge Medicine vs Traditional Primary Care
Both concierge medicine and traditional primary care are built on the same goal: helping people stay healthy. The difference is how care is delivered.
| Traditional Primary Care | Concierge Medicine |
|---|---|
| Appointments are often limited by time. | Longer appointments provide more time to discuss your health, ask questions, and make informed decisions. |
| Communication between visits may be limited. | Members have direct access to their physician when questions arise. |
| Visits often focus on today's concerns. | Prevention, wellness, and long-term health planning are an important part of every stage of care. |
| Coordinating care with specialists often falls to the patient. | Your physician works closely with specialists to help coordinate your care and keep your treatment plan connected. |
Every healthcare practice is different, and every patient has unique needs. At Cohasset Concierge Medicine, you'll experience an approach that allows for more time, greater accessibility, and a stronger physician-patient relationship throughout your healthcare journey.
Do I Still Use My Health Insurance?
Yes. Your health insurance continues to be used for covered medical services, including office visits, laboratory testing, imaging, specialist care, hospital services, and other medically necessary care.
The annual membership fee is separate from your health insurance. It supports the additional time, access, and personalized care provided through the concierge practice.
Think of the membership fee as supporting a different primary care experience: more time with your physician, easier access when questions arise, and greater continuity and coordination of your care. Your health insurance still works as it normally would for covered medical services.
Why Dr. Vincent Chose Concierge Medicine
After more than 15 years practicing internal medicine, Dr. Carole Vincent founded Cohasset Concierge Medicine to create the kind of practice she had always envisioned: one where patients have the time to ask questions, understand their options, and take an active role in their healthcare.
The concierge model allows her to focus on what she believes matters most.
- Building lasting physician-patient relationships
- Practicing evidence-based medicine
- Helping prevent illness whenever possible
- Coordinating care with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Creating personalized care plans based on each patient's needs and goals
For Dr. Vincent, concierge medicine provides the time to listen, educate, and partner with patients in making informed healthcare decisions.
Learn more about Dr. Carole Vincent and her background.
How Does Membership Work?
At Cohasset Concierge Medicine, patients become members of the practice by paying an annual membership fee.
Your membership supports the time and accessibility that are central to the concierge model. It allows Dr. Vincent to provide longer appointments, direct communication for medical questions, comprehensive preventive care, and personalized attention throughout the year.
Your membership includes:
- Longer, unrushed appointments
- Comprehensive annual wellness visits
- Same-day or next-day appointments for urgent medical concerns when appropriate
- Direct access to your physician for medical questions
- Telehealth visits when appropriate
- Ongoing management of chronic medical conditions
- Coordination of care with specialists and other healthcare providers
- A personalized approach focused on prevention, wellness, and healthy aging
For complete membership details and annual fees, please visit our Membership page.
Common Questions
People choose concierge medicine for many different reasons. Some want more time with their physician. Others are looking for easier access, a stronger physician-patient relationship, or a greater focus on prevention and long-term health. Many members tell us they simply wanted a different primary care experience.
Have another question? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Is Concierge Medicine Right for You?
Every patient has different healthcare needs, priorities, and expectations. Concierge medicine isn't the right choice for everyone, but many patients find it's a better fit for the way they want to experience primary care.
You may benefit from concierge medicine if you:
✔ Value a long-term relationship with your physician
✔ Want appointments with enough time to discuss your health without feeling rushed
✔ Appreciate preventive care and a proactive approach to staying healthy
✔ Prefer having a physician who knows your medical history and personal health goals
✔ Want easier access when questions or concerns arise
✔ Are looking for a more personalized primary care experience
If these priorities are important to you, we invite you to schedule a complimentary Meet & Greet to learn more about the practice, ask questions, and decide whether Cohasset Concierge Medicine is the right fit for your healthcare needs.
Request a Complimentary Meet & Greet
The best way to learn whether Cohasset Concierge Medicine is right for you is to meet Dr. Carole Vincent. A complimentary Meet & Greet gives you the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the practice, and decide whether our approach to primary care is the right fit for your healthcare needs.
There is no obligation to join.