Concierge Doctors in DC Metro
Including Washington, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Columbia, Bethesda, Annapolis, Severna Park, North Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Frederick, Fairfax, Arlington, Reston, Vienna, Alexandria, McLean, Leesburg, Great Falls, Tysons, Tysons Corner, Lansdowne, Warrenton, Annandale
134 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in Washington, DC?
Does MedStar Health or Inova offer concierge medicine in DC?
Are there concierge doctors in McLean, Bethesda, and Arlington?
What is the cheapest DPC in the DC metro?
Do DC concierge doctors accept insurance?
How long is the wait to see a doctor in the DC area?
How do I find a concierge doctor in the DC metro?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in DC Metro
- Practices on NextMD: 134
- Doctors: 265
- Average membership: $99/mo
- Metro population: 6.5 million (2025)
- Most affordable option: $59/mo (Evolve Direct Primary Care, Annapolis)
- Smallest patient panel: 300 patients per doctor (Praeventus Health, Washington Concierge Medical Group)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 49,000 residents
- Avg physician wait time (traditional care): 37 days (AMN Healthcare, 2025)
- Major hospital systems: MedStar Health (Signature concierge program), Inova Health System (360 concierge, 3 locations)
About Concierge Medicine in Washington, DC
The Washington, DC metro area has the fourth-largest concierge medicine market on NextMD. With a population of approximately 6.5 million (as of 2025) spanning Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, the region supports 134 concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC) practices listed on NextMD, with 265 doctors. The average membership is $99/mo per month.
DC's concierge market is shaped by two things: world-class hospital systems and a workforce where time is exceptionally scarce. Federal government officials, policy professionals, military leadership, embassy staff, and executives at the hundreds of associations and organizations headquartered in the region all share a common need for reliable access to a doctor who is actually available. The average wait for a new physician appointment in DC is 37 days according to a 2025 survey of physician offices by AMN Healthcare. That access gap drives concierge demand.
Two major health systems operate dedicated concierge programs in the metro. MedStar Health, the largest health system in Maryland and the DC region, runs Signature by MedStar Health out of Chevy Chase with 24/7 access, extended physicals, and seamless referrals across 10 MedStar hospitals and thousands of specialists. Inova Health System operates Inova 360 concierge medicine at three Northern Virginia locations: Fairfax, Ballston (Arlington), and Lansdowne. Having two system-backed concierge programs in one metro is uncommon nationally.
The DC metro is also home to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, both in Bethesda. That depth of medical research and specialty infrastructure gives concierge physicians in the DC area referral pathways that few other metros can match.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in the DC Metro?
The average membership across the DC metro is $99/mo per month. That average is lower than you might expect for a major East Coast metro because the market has a strong DPC presence alongside its concierge practices, and DPC fees pull the average down. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US.
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Direct primary care (DPC) | $59 to $125/month | Flat monthly fee, no copays, same-day access, messaging, basic labs |
| Concierge medicine | $2,100 to $4,000/year | Annual retainer, panels of 250 to 400, extended visits, 24/7 access |
| Hospital-affiliated concierge | Varies | MedStar or Inova physician, system-wide specialist coordination |
| Hybrid practices | Varies | Insurance billing plus enhanced access through membership |
| Performance health | $499/year+ | Primary care plus optimization, body composition, hormone therapy |
Practices with Published Pricing
DPC (most affordable):
- Evolve Direct Primary Care (Annapolis, MD). $59 per month. Single-physician DPC. One of the most affordable options in the metro.
- Aurora Primary Care (Rockville, MD). $75 to $95 per month. DPC model. Single physician.
- Oak Tree Primary Care (Columbia, MD). $59 to $139 per month depending on age and tier. Single-physician DPC.
- Great Falls Geriatric Medicine (Great Falls, VA). $95 per month plus a $250 enrollment fee. 300-patient cap. Geriatric specialization.
- Doc Talker Family Medicine (Vienna, VA). $99 to $125 per month. Two-physician DPC.
- Summit Direct Care (Fairfax, VA). $109 per month. Two-physician DPC.
- PURE Primary Care (Arlington, VA). $120 per month. Four-physician DPC practice.
Concierge:
- VIP Physician Group (Annapolis, MD). $2,100 per year. Single-physician concierge.
- Mahmoud H. Mustafa, MD (Washington, DC). $2,228 per year. Concierge.
- Washington Concierge Medical Group (Chevy Chase, MD). $2,400 per year. 300-patient cap.
- Complete Concierge Care (Washington, DC). $2,500 per year. Nine physicians. One of the largest concierge groups in the metro.
- Eugenia Robertson, MD (Severna Park, MD). $2,500 per year. 250-patient cap.
- Carlos E. Picone, MD (Chevy Chase, MD). $3,000 per year.
- Praeventus Health (Tysons, VA). $4,000 per year. 300-patient cap. Single physician.
Performance health:
- Nava Health (Fairfax, VA). $499 per year or $111 per month. Performance health model with five physicians. Combines primary care with optimization-focused services.
Other Notable Practices
- Signature by MedStar Health (Chevy Chase, MD). The concierge program of the largest health system in the DC region. 24/7 physician access, extended annual physical exams, advanced screening, and dedicated coordination across MedStar's 10 hospitals and specialist network.
- Inova 360 (Fairfax, Ballston/Arlington, and Lansdowne, VA). Hospital-affiliated concierge at three Northern Virginia locations. Inova is the largest health system in Northern Virginia.
- CloseKnit (Bethesda, MD). Hybrid model with 21 physicians, the largest single practice in the metro.
- Prima Medicine (Fairfax, VA). Hybrid with 10 physicians.
Types of Concierge and DPC Practices in the DC Metro
Concierge medicine is the most common model in the DC metro. Annual retainers typically range from $2,100 to $4,000 per year, which is moderate compared to NYC or West Palm Beach. Patient panels are usually capped at 250 to 400. You get extended appointments, 24/7 physician access, and direct communication by phone, text, or email. Concierge practices are concentrated in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, McLean, Great Falls, and central DC.
Direct primary care (DPC) has a strong and growing presence, particularly in the Virginia suburbs and the Maryland I-270 corridor. DPC practices charge flat monthly fees ($59 to $125/month) with no copays and no insurance billing for primary care. Nationally, 89% of DPC practices charge no additional fee for covered services, and 98% offer same-day appointments, phone and text consults, and telemedicine. For a deeper look at how these models compare, see the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC. PURE Primary Care in Arlington, Summit Direct Care in Fairfax, and Evolve in Annapolis are established DPC options.
Hospital-affiliated concierge programs set DC apart from most metros. MedStar Health's Signature program and Inova 360 (three locations) both pair a dedicated concierge physician with the full specialist and hospital resources of a major system. For patients who anticipate complex care, oncology referrals, or surgical coordination, these programs combine personalized primary care with institutional depth.
Hybrid practices combine insurance billing with enhanced access. CloseKnit in Bethesda (21 physicians) and Prima Medicine in Fairfax (10 physicians) are the largest hybrid practices in the metro, offering concierge-level access while still working with insurance.
Performance health is a newer category. Nava Health in Fairfax ($499/year) offers optimization and wellness-focused services alongside primary care.
Concierge Medicine in Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, and Across the Tri-State Metro
The DC metro's concierge market spans 24 sub-cities across three jurisdictions. Commuting across the Potomac or the Beltway is a real factor in choosing a practice.
Washington, DC has Complete Concierge Care (9 physicians, $2,500/year), Presidential Healthcare Center, and several independent concierge internists. DC proper appeals to patients who live and work in the city and want a doctor within the District.
Chevy Chase and Bethesda, MD are the center of the premium concierge market on the Maryland side. Signature by MedStar Health, Washington Concierge Medical Group ($2,400/year), Carlos Picone MD ($3,000/year), and CloseKnit (21 physicians) all operate here. Bethesda is also home to the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed, giving physicians in this area proximity to unmatched federal medical resources.
McLean and Great Falls, VA serve the most affluent communities in Northern Virginia. Executive MD in McLean and Great Falls Geriatric Medicine ($95/month, 300-patient cap) serve this area. McLean and Great Falls have some of the highest household incomes in the DC metro.
Fairfax and Tysons, VA have the highest density of practices in Northern Virginia. Inova 360 Fairfax, Summit Direct Care ($109/month DPC), Praeventus Health ($4,000/year), Nava Health, and Prima Medicine (10 physicians) all serve this corridor. Praeventus Health in Tysons has a 300-patient cap.
Arlington, VA has PURE Primary Care ($120/month DPC), Inova 360 Ballston, Northern Virginia Family Practice (9 physicians), Executive Health at VHC Health, and MODERN Mobile Medicine (DPC with house calls).
Reston and Vienna, VA serve the western Fairfax County and Loudoun County market. IMAR Concierge Medicine (Reston, 4 physicians) and Doc Talker Family Medicine (Vienna, $99 to $125/month DPC) are available here.
Rockville and the I-270 corridor (Rockville, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda, Silver Spring) have 12 practices. Aurora Primary Care ($75 to $95/month DPC), Montgomery Concierge Medicine (400-patient cap), and Marshak Medical Group serve this growing suburban corridor.
Columbia and Annapolis, MD serve the eastern side of the metro. Oak Tree Primary Care ($59 to $139/month DPC) in Columbia, Evolve Direct Primary Care ($59/month, the cheapest DPC in the metro) in Annapolis, and VIP Physician Group ($2,100/year) in Annapolis.
Leesburg and Loudoun County, VA have Inova 360 Lansdowne and Loudoun Holistic Health Partners for the far western suburbs.
You can filter by sub-city on the listings above to find practices in your area.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in the DC Metro
- Decide which jurisdiction works for your commute. The DC metro sprawls across three jurisdictions, and crossing the Potomac or circling the Beltway during rush hour can turn a 10-mile trip into an hour. Choose a practice near your home or office. Most DC-area practices offer telemedicine and direct messaging for non-urgent questions, which reduces the need for in-person visits.
- Consider MedStar Signature or Inova 360 if you want a system. DC is one of the few metros with two hospital-backed concierge programs. MedStar Signature gives you access to the largest system in the region, including Georgetown University Hospital. Inova 360 has three Northern Virginia locations and is the dominant system in Virginia. If you anticipate specialist referrals or complex care, the built-in coordination is a significant advantage.
- DPC is a strong value in this market. At $59 to $125 per month, DC-area DPC practices offer same-day access, no copays, and direct physician communication at prices well below the cost of concierge retainers. For healthy individuals and families who want better access without a $2,000+ annual retainer, DPC is the entry point. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers what to ask.
- Check the patient panel size. Most DC concierge practices cap at 250 to 400. Some don't publish a cap. Ask how many patients each doctor currently serves. The smaller the panel, the more available your physician will be. Praeventus Health (300 cap), Washington Concierge Medical Group (300 cap), and Eugenia Robertson MD (250 cap) all publish their limits.
- Ask about NIH and Walter Reed referral access. Bethesda is home to the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Some concierge physicians in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area have referral relationships with NIH for complex or rare conditions. This is unique to the DC metro.
- Consider the hybrid model if you want to keep insurance. CloseKnit (21 physicians in Bethesda) and Prima Medicine (10 physicians in Fairfax) accept insurance while offering enhanced concierge-level access. This bridges the gap between traditional insurance-based care and full concierge for patients who aren't ready to move entirely outside the insurance system.
