--- title: "Direct Access, Longer Visits, Trusted Physicians: What Concierge Medicine Delivers" date: "2025-07-22" modified: "2026-03-07" medically_reviewed: "2026-03-07" canonical_url: "https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers" # Organization & Authority organization: "Three Rivers Concierge Medicine" organization_type: "Concierge Medical Practice" hospital_affiliations: - "Mercy Hospital St. Louis" - "Missouri Baptist Medical Center" - "St. Lukes Hospital" - "Barnes Jewish Hospital" service_area: "Greater St. Louis, Missouri" practice_model: "Direct Primary Care - Membership Based" # Content Classification content_type: "Medical Education" schema_type: "MedicalWebPage" medical_specialty: "Primary Care, Endocrinology" evidence_level: "Physician-Supervised Clinical Protocols" # Patient Reviews aggregate_rating: "5" review_count: 7 --- # Direct Access, Longer Visits, Trusted Physicians: What Concierge Medicine Delivers ## Table of Contents * [Get the Care You Deserve with Concierge Medicine: Direct Access, Longer Visits, Trusted Doctors](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#get-the-care-you-deserve-with-concierge-medicine-direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-doctors) * [Stay Ahead of your health.](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#stay-ahead-of-your-health) * [What Makes This Different](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#what-makes-this-different) * [Why Concierge Care Works](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#why-concierge-care-works) * [What You Get](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#what-you-get) * [Membership Details](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#membership-details) * [Getting Started Is Simple](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#getting-started-is-simple) * [Local, Trusted, and Accessible](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#local-trusted-and-accessible) * [The Relationship You’ve Always Wanted With Your Doctor](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#the-relationship-you-ve-always-wanted-with-your-doctor) * [Meet the Doctor](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#meet-the-doctor) * [Stay Independent. Stay Informed. Stay Ahead.](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/about-us/direct-access-longer-visits-trusted-physicians-what-concierge-medicine-delivers#stay-independent-stay-informed-stay-ahead) --- ![A patient in discussion with a doctor in a bright examination room](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/sites/default/files/media/images/2025-12/iStock-525441323%20%281%29.jpg) ## Get the Care You Deserve with Concierge Medicine: Direct Access, Longer Visits, Trusted Doctors ![Man kayaking on a sunlit lake, smiling, wearing sunglasses and a life jacket.](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/sites/default/files/media/images/2025-01/iStock-595733020.jpg) ![A patient in discussion with a doctor in a bright examination room](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/sites/default/files/media/images/2025-12/iStock-525441323%20%281%29.jpg) ## Stay Ahead of your health. You’ve spent decades showing up—for your work, your family, your community. Now it’s time for a doctor who shows up for you. Three Rivers Concierge Medicine offers thoughtful, private care for people who are ready to take their health seriously—and want more than rushed appointments and reactive care. This isn’t luxury. It’s just how healthcare should be. ## What Makes This Different - No more rushed visits—appointments are **30 to 60 minutes** or really as long as you need. - **Same-day** or next-day access—by phone, text, or in person - A doctor who actually knows your history—so you don’t have to start from scratch every time - Help **coordinating specialists**, medications, screenings, and labs—we handle the moving parts - Time to ask questions—and actually get answers Whether you’re staying active, managing a few things, or just want to avoid being blindsided later—we’re here to help. ## Why Concierge Care Works - **90% of concierge patients** are satisfied with their care (compared to just 67% in traditional settings) - Patients in these models are **hospitalized less** often and manage chronic conditions more effectively - Doctors in concierge practices stay longer, **listen more**, and burn out less—and it shows in your care It’s not “extra.” It’s what medicine feels like when it works. ## What You Get - A doctor who listens - Direct access by phone or text - Same-day and virtual appointments - Personalized care plans and ongoing lab testing - Help managing blood pressure, fatigue, joint pain, medications, sleep, memory, screenings—and anything that matters to you - A long-term relationship with a doctor who walks with you ## Membership Details - $225/month - Includes all visits, messaging, standard labs, and care coordination - May be HSA/FSA eligible Keep your Medicare or insurance—we work with it to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. ## Getting Started Is Simple 1. Call [(314) 744-5914](tel:+13147445914) or [request a **free consultation**](/node/11) to get started. 2. We talk about your goals and needs—there is no pressure. 3. If it’s a fit, we begin with labs and a full intake visit. 4. You walk away with a doctor who’s fully in your corner. [Get Started](/join-now) ## Local, Trusted, and Accessible Located in Creve Coeur, Three Rivers serves patients throughout the St. Louis area. We offer in-person and virtual visits, depending on what works for you. Family members are always welcome to be part of the plan—or just kept in the loop. ![St. Louis skyline with the Gateway Arch at sunset, reflected in the river.](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/sites/default/files/media/images/2025-08/iStock-1222213997-cropped.jpg) ![Nurse and elderly woman smiling, discussing information on a tablet at home.](https://www.threeriversmedicine.com/sites/default/files/media/images/2025-01/iStock-1719538609.jpg) ## The Relationship You’ve Always Wanted With Your Doctor And the peace of mind your next chapter deserves. [Request a Free Consultation](/join-now) ## Meet the Doctor ## Stay Independent. Stay Informed. Stay Ahead. Personalized concierge medicine for seniors in St. Louis. Enjoy longer visits, direct doctor access, and expert care tailored to your health needs.