Concierge Medicine

Dr. Lending: Your Weekend Hero

If you ever had to go to the ER on a weekend just for a minor injury, you know it’s not fun. Unpleasant things await you: the long wait; doctors treating you like a number; not to mention being slapped with a hefty medical bill. Did you know that it’s possible to see a primary…

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24 hour Doctors: You Should Never Wait for a Doctor

Waiting hours for a doctor even when you have an appointment can make you feel like you are not being prioritized and that your time is not valued. Everyone has a schedule and patients have to move things around in order to see a doctor. If this has been your experience every time you needed…

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What Are the Different Types of Primary Care Physicians?

Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care physician is one of the most important decisions you can make that help will steer your health in the right direction. However, primary care isn’t a monolithic form of care, as the field essentially has variations. Learning about the different types of primary care physicians can help…

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Does a 24 Hour Concierge Doctor Make Sense for You?

Tired of being treated like a number whenever you see your primary care doctor? Why not consider working with one who offers concierge medicine? Concierge medicine, also known as retainer medicine, is one of today’s most popular and innovative patient care delivery models. Concierge medicine involves the patient paying a membership (retainer) fee to receive…

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Benefits of 24-Hour Doctors

If you’ve always assumed that a one-on-one professional relationship with a doctor is a thing of the past, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn of the modern trend of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine physicians provide complete attention to all of your healthcare needs, at any time of the day or night. Let’s talk about…

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What types of conditions can 24-hour doctors treat?

There was a time when a doctor was on call whenever you needed them, 24 hours a day. However, this is a service of the past. Most people see doctors during office hours and must accommodate to the tight schedules of their physicians to get the medical care they need. Fortunately, there is a way…

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Concierge Medicine: Your Ticket to Quality Primary Care

If you feel ignored by your primary care doctor because of the long lines of patients they see on a daily basis, you are not alone. Most people do not receive the high-quality, attentive primary care they deserve. Fortunately, there is a solution – concierge medicine. Concierge medicine is a unique approach to healthcare. You…

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On-Call Doctor: The right care when you need it

When was the last time you needed to see your primary care provider and were able to get an appointment immediately? Chances are, this hasn’t happened in quite a few years. The reality is, most primary care providers are inundated with patients and are unable to see patients who need to be seen immediately for…

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Benefits of a Same-Day Doctor’s Appointment

Research shows that the average wait time in the U.S. between the day when you schedule a doctor’s appointment and the day you actually see the doctor is 18 days. In large cities and states, patients may even wait for up to 24 days. The problem with that lag time is that your condition may…

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Benefits of Having A “Weekend Doctor”

Unlike people, injuries and illnesses don’t take the weekend off. Many people have to wait until Monday or Tuesday to get the care they need because their doctors are not available over the weekend. As such, you could find yourself having some very uncomfortable and painful weekends because of the lack of immediate treatment availability….

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Concierge Doctors vs Primary Care Doctors

If you’re searching for the right health care provider for you and your family, you may have come across the terms “concierge medicine” or “concierge doctor.” Concierge medicine is nothing new but is rapidly growing as more patients seek a more convenient way to receive medical care from their primary care provider. Does this mean…

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Benefits of a Concierge Doctor

Concierge medicine is a relatively new trend in modern medicine. It is a membership-based model where clients pay a fixed rate, which gives them direct access to their medical care provider. A concierge doctor gets to know you personally, so it becomes more of a friendship than just a cold doctor-patient relationship. When the doctor…

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Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, Dr. Robert E. Lending offers concierge medical care to adults in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Lending provides general health and wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, in addition to management and prevention of conditions such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, lipid disorders, respiratory diseases, and more.