BECOME A MEMBER AT PARHAM CONCIERGE MEDICINE
At Parham Concierge Medicine, patients pay a recurring monthly membership fee or a charge for a specific type of care. This is done outside of the traditional insurance-based system for a more personalized and convenient healthcare experience. Patients benefit from longer appointments, greater physician accessibility (including direct contact and 24/7 availability), and a stronger doctor-patient relationship. Additionally, Dr. Parham’s patients experience a greater focus on proactive, preventative care needed to enjoy longer-term health and wellness.
Member Benefits
Direct Access
Unlimited Visits
With concierge medicine, you have unprecedented access to healthcare. Unlimited visits throughout the year include same- and next-day appointments during office hours. There are no copays or office visit charges.
Personalized Care
Together, you and Dr. Parham create personalized care plans to address your health needs and goals. This includes individualized dietary, supplement, and fitness programs.
Direct Communication During Business Hours
When you call our office during office hours, there will be no extensive phone tree to navigate – only real people to take your call, with a real concern for your health and well-being. In the event you must leave a message, your phone call will be returned promptly.
Improved Communication and Coordination
By having direct communication with Dr. Parham, there are no intermediaries. Subsequently, communication is improved between you and the doctor as well as to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Faster Access to Specialists
With one-on-one care, Dr. Parham can quickly arrange visits to Chattanooga specialists, labs, and imaging centers – often at lower costs. While the concierge membership primarily covers enhanced primary care, a key benefit is Dr. Parham’s hands-on role in coordinating and facilitating all aspects of your specialty care.
Same-Day or Next-Business-Day Appointments
We will do our best to see you for an urgent medical issue (with the exception of your annual exam) on the same day or next business day. Our goal is to reduce urgent care and emergency room visits
After-Hours Communication for Urgent Issues
Concierge patients have direct access to Dr. Parham for urgent medical issues that arise outside regular office hours. We make every effort to respond promptly and coordinate your care when you are ill or injured. For true emergencies, always call 911 first.
Little or No Wait Times and Longer Appointments
Our goal is for office visits to start promptly. Appointments will generally be scheduled for 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the complexity and number of concerns we are discussing. Our aim is to afford you the time to thoroughly address all your questions and concerns, with the compassionate attention you deserve.
Extended Office Hours
While most appointments are scheduled during regular office hours to ensure full staff support, Dr. Parham understands that health needs don’t always follow a schedule. When necessary, we’ll make every effort to accommodate visits outside normal hours.
Wellness-Focused
Your whole health matters. Dr. Parham provides tailored care plans to address every aspect of your health and wellness, including individualized treatments, diet, and exercise programs.
Virtual Consultations and Long-Distance Care
Whether you’re traveling, splitting time between residences, or otherwise unable to come into the office in Chattanooga, Dr. Parham offers virtual consultations on a case-by-case basis and subject to applicable state law requirements. If in-person care is deemed necessary by Dr. Parham, he’ll help coordinate with a local provider to ensure your needs are met and your care remains seamless.
House Calls
If you are ill and unable to come to the office, a house call may be offered at no additional charge beyond an office visit fee. However, the need for each out-of-office visit will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Become a Member
Member benefits at Parham Concierge Medicine include unlimited appointments, greater physician accessibility (including direct contact and 24/7 availability), a stronger doctor-patient relationship, flexible payment options, and more!
Services we Offer
At Parham Concierge Medicine, Dr. Bernard Parham provides the highest quality care for adults, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, including complex chronic diseases as well as specialized men’s and women’s health services.
Pricing and Financing
With Parham Concierge Medicine, insurance plans that require costly premiums, high deductibles, and co-pays are not accepted. Instead, patients pay for the care that they need when they need it. We also offer Cherry financing as a flexible payment option. With Cherry, you can split your annual membership or treatment costs into smaller, manageable monthly installments.
Members Pay
$125/Month
Non-Members Pay
$250/Visit
Wellness Injections
$75-$150/Injection