Concierge Doctors in Chevy Chase, MD
11 concierge and direct primary care practices
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in Chevy Chase?
Does MedStar Health have concierge medicine in Chevy Chase?
How do I find a concierge doctor in Chevy Chase?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Chevy Chase
- Practices on NextMD: 11
- Doctors: 13
- Average membership: varies
- Population: 10,000 (CDP)
- Home to Signature by MedStar Health concierge program
- Adjacent to NIH and Walter Reed (Bethesda)
- Part of the greater DC metro (134 practices total)
About Concierge Medicine in Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase is where the DC metro's premium concierge market and its federal medical infrastructure converge. With 11 practices for a community of 10,000 residents, Chevy Chase has one of the highest concierge practice densities per capita of any community on NextMD.
Signature by MedStar Health is the defining presence. The concierge program of the DC region's largest health system operates here with a care navigator, nutritionist, and athletic trainer on staff, plus coordination across MedStar's 10 hospitals and thousands of specialists. It won Best of Bethesda. For patients who want hospital-system concierge, this is the DC metro's flagship.
But Chevy Chase is also distinctive because of what sits next door. The National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are in adjacent Bethesda. Concierge physicians in this corridor have proximity to the most concentrated federal medical research and specialty resources in the country. For patients with complex or rare conditions, a concierge doctor who can coordinate with NIH clinicians is an advantage no other suburb in the US can offer.
Washington Concierge Medical Group ($1,800-$4,000/year tiered, 300-patient cap, Executive Program at $3,500) offers the most transparent pricing range. Carlos E. Picone, MD ($3,000/year, four board certifications including pulmonology) publishes a monthly "Medical Bits" newsletter. Tracie Lanter, MD ($2,600/year MDVIP, Top Doctor 2012/2016/2017) and Daphne E. Evans, MD ($2,600/year MDVIP) serve the mid-range. Scott Shapiro, MD, PhD (Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2019-2024, cardiology and prevention) brings academic depth. To Life Primary Care & Longevity is the sole DPC option with a longevity focus and biological age testing.
The DC metro's average physician wait is 37 days (AMN Healthcare, 2025). For context on how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, Chevy Chase is premium.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Chevy Chase
- MedStar Signature is the system-backed option. If you want a dedicated physician with coordination across 10 hospitals and thousands of specialists, Signature by MedStar Health is the DC metro's flagship concierge program. Currently not accepting new patients. Ask about waitlists.
- NIH and Walter Reed access is unique nationally. Ask any Chevy Chase concierge doctor about their referral relationships with NIH for complex or rare conditions. This is an advantage no other suburb in the country can match. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers evaluation factors.
- Tiered pricing exists. Washington Concierge Medical Group offers $1,800 to $4,000/year across tiers with a 300-patient cap. You can start at a lower tier. Understanding the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC helps you compare with To Life's DPC longevity model.
- Several practices have waitlists. Signature by MedStar, Evans, Hansen, and Vassallo are full or waitlisted. If Chevy Chase options are limited, check Rockville (12 practices, DPC from $75/month) or Bethesda (8 practices including CloseKnit with 21 physicians). Research shows why concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often when they have direct access.
