Concierge Doctors in Monterey, CA
6 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in Monterey?
How do I find a concierge doctor in Monterey?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Monterey
- Practices on NextMD: 6
- Doctors: 7
- Average membership: $125/mo
- Population: 30,000 (city), Monterey County
- Most affordable option: $2,000/yr (Terry L. Franklin, MD; MDVIP)
- All 5 practices are MDVIP-affiliated
- Standalone coastal market (not part of any metro page)
About Concierge Medicine in Monterey
Monterey is a standalone luxury coastal market, not a suburb of San Francisco (120 miles north) or San Jose (70 miles north). The Monterey Peninsula's combination of Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Pacific Grove creates a patient base of affluent retirees, second-home owners, and military-connected families (the Defense Language Institute and Naval Postgraduate School are in Monterey).
The market is entirely MDVIP. All 6 practices are MDVIP-affiliated, making Monterey one of the most MDVIP-concentrated markets per capita alongside Honolulu and Cincinnati. Pricing ranges from $2,000 to $2,400 per year, which is narrow enough that the decision comes down to physician fit, not price.
Terry L. Franklin, MD ($2,000/year, currently full) and Michael D. Hendrick, MD ($2,200/year, 20+ years in Monterey, currently full) are at the lower end. Sharon M. Wesley, MD ($2,350/year, department chair at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula since 2006, currently full) brings the strongest hospital leadership credentials. Gregory Sholeff, MD ($2,400/year, 26+ years, cardiovascular and diabetes, currently accepting) and Scott H. Schneiderman, DO ($2,400/year, chronic disease management, currently accepting) are the only two accepting patients.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) is the local hospital. For academic specialist care, Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto and UCSF in San Francisco are the referral destinations. For context on how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, Monterey's MDVIP pricing is moderate.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Monterey
- Only 2 of 5 are accepting patients. Sholeff ($2,400/year, cardiovascular/diabetes) and Schneiderman ($2,400/year, chronic disease) are open. Franklin, Hendrick, and Wesley are full. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers evaluation factors.
- All MDVIP, so the model is consistent. Same-day access, 24/7 phone, MDVIP wellness program. The differentiator is physician specialization: Sholeff for cardiovascular, Schneiderman for chronic disease, Wesley for hospital leadership.
- No DPC in Monterey. For flat-fee DPC, the nearest options are in San Jose or San Francisco. Understanding the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC clarifies. Research shows why concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often.
