Concierge Doctors in Raleigh, NC
11 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Raleigh
- Practices on NextMD: 11
- Doctors: 14
- Average membership: $79/mo
- Metro population: 1.5 million (2025)
- Most affordable option: $50/mo (Fischer Clinic DPC, age-based; currently full)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 136,000 residents
- Major hospital systems: Duke Health (Duke Signature Care concierge program), UNC Health (Rex), WakeMed
About Concierge Medicine in Raleigh
The Research Triangle has something few metros can match: three major academic medical centers within 30 miles of each other. Duke Health, UNC Health, and WakeMed all serve the Raleigh market. Duke operates Duke Signature Care, a fee-based concierge membership with same-day or next-day appointments, 24/7 physician access, and enhanced annual physicals.
The Raleigh metro has a population of approximately 1.5 million (as of 2025). NextMD lists 11 concierge medicine and DPC practices, with 14 doctors. The average membership is $79/mo per month.
The market is small but well-structured. Fischer Clinic (three physicians, DPC from $50/month) and Sentinel Primary Care ($69/month DPC) offer affordable flat-fee options. MDVIP physicians serve the concierge segment at $1,980 to $2,300 per year. Boylan Clinic offers a concierge model with no membership fee and free coverage for adolescent dependents.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in Raleigh?
The average membership in Raleigh is $79/mo per month. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US. Raleigh is one of the more affordable markets.
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Direct primary care (DPC) | $50 to $119/month | Flat monthly fee, no copays, same-day access, wholesale labs |
| Concierge (MDVIP) | $1,980 to $2,300/year | Annual retainer, same-day access, 24/7 availability |
| Concierge (independent) | No membership fee | 24/7 access, same-day appointments, patient advocate |
Practices with Published Pricing
- Fischer Clinic (Raleigh). $50 to $100 per month, age-based (ages 26 to 59: $75/month). Three physicians. Under 1-minute average wait time. Currently not accepting new patients.
- Sentinel Primary Care (Raleigh). $69 per month (ages 18 to 49) or $119 per month (ages 50+). DPC. Founded 2017. Wholesale labs. Single physician. Currently accepting new patients.
- James S. Parsons, MD (Raleigh). $1,980 per year. MDVIP. Internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Currently not accepting new patients.
- Indigo Medical (Raleigh). $2,150 per year. MDVIP. Dr. Lori Peele. Currently accepting new patients.
- Scott D. Hoffman, MD (Raleigh). $2,300 per year. MDVIP. Rex Hospital affiliated. Currently not accepting new patients.
- Boylan Clinic (Raleigh). No membership fee. Adolescent dependents covered free. 24/7 physician access. Dedicated patient advocate. Currently accepting new patients.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Raleigh
- Duke Signature Care is the academic concierge option. Duke operates a concierge program with same-day or next-day access, 24/7 physician availability, and enhanced physicals. If you want concierge backed by Duke's specialist network, this is unique to the Triangle.
- DPC is affordable but availability is tight. Fischer Clinic ($50 to $100/month) is full. Sentinel Primary Care ($69/month) is accepting patients. In a small market, availability changes quickly. Learn about the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC to understand what each offers.
- Compare options systematically. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers the key evaluation factors.
- Three academic systems in 30 miles. Duke, UNC, and WakeMed create an unusually dense specialist referral network. Ask your concierge doctor which system they refer into.
- Boylan Clinic's no-fee model is unusual. No membership fee, free coverage for adolescent dependents, 24/7 access, and a dedicated patient advocate. This model is rare nationally.
