Concierge Doctors in Boston Metro
Including Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Wellesley, Newton, Woburn, Needham, Concord, Lexington, Weston, Dedham, Hingham, Quincy, Braintree, Framingham, Natick, Waltham, Burlington, Andover, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead, Cohasset, Norwell, Plymouth
51 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in Boston?
Does Mass General have a concierge medicine program?
Why is concierge medicine so popular in Boston?
Are there DPC options in Boston?
Do Boston concierge doctors accept insurance?
How do I find a concierge doctor in Boston?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Boston
- Practices on NextMD: 51
- Doctors: 91
- Average membership: $241/mo
- Metro population: 5 million (2025)
- Most affordable option: $2,600/year (Charles P. Tifft, MD)
- Smallest patient panel: 50 families per doctor (MD2 Boston)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 98,000 residents
- Avg physician wait time (traditional care): 67 days (AMN Healthcare, 2025; highest of any major US metro)
- Major hospital systems: Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess, Dana-Farber
About Concierge Medicine in Boston
Boston has the longest physician wait times of any major metro in the United States and some of the best hospitals in the world. That combination is exactly why concierge medicine exists.
A 2025 survey by AMN Healthcare found that the average wait for a new physician appointment in Boston is 67 days across all specialties, the highest of any of the 15 major metros surveyed. For dermatology, the average is 93 days. For cardiology, 72 days. In a city where Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber are among the top-ranked hospital systems globally, getting in the door for routine primary care has become the hardest part.
Boston has a population of approximately 5 million (as of 2025) across the metro area. NextMD lists 51 concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC) practices in Boston, with 91 doctors. The average membership is $241/mo per month.
The market here is premium and academic. Mass General operates Mass General Concierge Medicine at $10,000 per year with five physicians. Brigham and Women's Hospital runs the Brigham Executive Health Program. MD2 Boston caps each physician at 50 families. This is not a DPC-heavy market. Boston's concierge practices are built around the academic medical centers that define the city, and the pricing reflects that.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in Boston?
The average membership in Boston is $241/mo per month. Boston is a premium market, with most practices charging annual retainers rather than monthly DPC fees. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US.
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Concierge medicine | $2,600 to $10,000/year | Annual retainer, panels of 50 to 150, extended visits, 24/7 access, academic medical center affiliations |
| Performance/executive health | Varies | Comprehensive annual executive physicals, advanced diagnostics |
| DPC | Limited options | Flat monthly fee, no copays, same-day access |
| Hybrid | Varies | Insurance billing plus enhanced access through membership |
Practices with Published Pricing
Concierge:
- Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA (Commonwealth Avenue). $2,600 per year. Concierge practice. The most affordable published concierge rate in Boston.
- Mass General Concierge Medicine (Downtown). $10,000 per year. Five physicians. The concierge program of Massachusetts General Hospital, consistently ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the US. Smaller patient panels with priority access and coordination across the Mass General Brigham system.
Small-panel concierge:
- Lutanen Health (Back Bay). 150-patient cap per physician. Two physicians. Concierge model.
- Personal Health MD (Back Bay). 150-patient cap per physician. Three physicians. Concierge model.
Other Notable Practices
- MD2 Boston (Back Bay). 50-patient cap per doctor. Two physicians. MD2 limits each physician to 50 families nationally. The most exclusive panel in Boston.
- Executive Health Services at MGH (Downtown). Specialty performance health program. Four physicians. Comprehensive executive physicals within Mass General.
- Brigham Executive Health Program (Back Bay). Performance health through Brigham and Women's Hospital. One physician.
- The Lown Group (Boston). Eight physicians. Concierge practice.
- Arena Care and Wellness (Boston and Woburn). Seven physicians. Concierge with locations in the city and northern suburbs.
- AllCare Medical (Copley Square). Six physicians. Concierge practice.
- Age Management Boston (Park Plaza). Two physicians. Anti-aging and longevity focus.
- SetMD Care (North End). DPC model. Single physician.
- Boston Direct Health (Back Bay). Hybrid DPC model. Single physician.
Types of Concierge and DPC Practices in Boston
Concierge medicine dominates Boston's market. Most practices charge annual retainers and limit patient panels to 50 to 150 per doctor. The typical concierge patient in Boston gets extended appointments (30 to 60 minutes), 24/7 physician access, and direct communication by phone, text, or email. Research shows why concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often, which matters in a city where traditional wait times average 67 days. In traditional Boston primary care, a doctor may manage 2,500 or more patients. In Boston concierge practices, that number drops to 50 to 150.
Academic medical center concierge is what sets Boston apart from every other market except perhaps NYC. Mass General Concierge Medicine ($10,000/year) gives you a dedicated physician plus priority coordination across Massachusetts General Hospital and the Mass General Brigham system. Executive Health at MGH and the Brigham Executive Health Program offer comprehensive annual physicals with advanced diagnostics. No other city this size has this level of academic-affiliated concierge care.
Direct primary care (DPC) has a very small footprint in Boston. SetMD Care and Boston Direct Health are the primary options. The scarcity of DPC in Boston is notable and reflects the market's premium orientation. Patients who want affordable membership-based primary care have fewer options here than in cities like Houston, Indianapolis, or Austin.
Performance and executive health programs are strongly represented through the academic medical centers. MGH Executive Health and the Brigham Executive Health Program serve corporate executives and individuals who want comprehensive annual evaluations within a top-ranked hospital.
Concierge Medicine in Back Bay, Downtown, and Greater Boston
Back Bay is the center of Boston's concierge market. MD2 Boston, Lutanen Health, Personal Health MD, Boston Direct Health, and the Brigham Executive Health Program all operate here. Back Bay's central location makes it accessible from most Boston neighborhoods.
Downtown and the Financial District have Mass General Concierge Medicine and Executive Health Services at MGH. Proximity to Mass General Hospital is the draw.
Copley Square has AllCare Medical (six physicians) at the border of Back Bay and the South End.
The North End has SetMD Care, one of the few DPC options in the city.
Woburn and the northern suburbs have Arena Care and Wellness, which operates a dual-location concierge practice spanning the city and suburbs.
Greater Boston including Cambridge, Brookline, Wellesley, Newton, and the South Shore are part of the broader metro. The 2025 AMN Healthcare survey found that Boston has the highest average wait times (67 days) of any metro they surveyed, which suggests concierge demand is likely growing across the entire region, not just in the city core.
You can filter by sub-city or neighborhood on the listings above.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Boston
- Academic affiliation is the defining factor here. Boston has Mass General Concierge Medicine and Brigham Executive Health. If you anticipate specialist referrals, complex care, or hospitalizations, a practice affiliated with Mass General Brigham gives you priority access to what is consistently ranked among the top hospital systems in the world. This is not an advantage most cities can offer.
- Panel size matters more in Boston than anywhere. With 67-day average wait times in traditional care, the access difference between a 50-patient panel (MD2) and a 150-patient panel (Lutanen, Personal Health MD) is real. Ask the number before you join.
- Expect to pay more here. Boston's market starts at $2,600 per year and goes to $10,000+. There are very few DPC options under $200 per month. This reflects the academic medical center ecosystem and the extreme access problem that drives patients to concierge in the first place. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers what to ask.
- DPC options exist but are limited. If you want affordable membership-based care, SetMD Care and Boston Direct Health are your primary options. The DPC market in Boston is significantly smaller than in most comparably sized metros.
- Check the suburbs if city options are full. Arena Care and Wellness has a Woburn location. Cambridge, Brookline, and Wellesley may have additional options. The wait time crisis affects the entire metro, and concierge practices outside the city core may have more availability.
