Concierge Doctors in San Antonio, TX
38 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in San Antonio?
What is the cheapest DPC in San Antonio?
Does San Antonio have hospital-affiliated concierge medicine?
Are there concierge doctors in Alamo Heights and Stone Oak?
Do San Antonio concierge doctors accept insurance?
How do I find a concierge doctor in San Antonio?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in San Antonio
- Practices on NextMD: 38
- Doctors: 56
- Average membership: $135/mo
- Metro population: 2.8 million (2025)
- Most affordable option: $25/mo (Merlin Direct Primary Care)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 74,000 residents
- Avg physician wait time (traditional care): 31 days national average (AMN Healthcare, 2025)
- Major hospital systems: Methodist Healthcare (HCA), Baptist Health System (Tenet), University Health
About Concierge Medicine in San Antonio
San Antonio has a concierge medicine market shaped by military healthcare and a fast-growing civilian population. The city is home to Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the Department of Defense's largest medical facility and its only Level I Trauma Center, staffing over 8,000 and treating 4,000+ patients daily. The South Texas Medical Center district concentrates 12 major hospitals and 45 clinics in one corridor.
The San Antonio metro has a population of approximately 2.8 million (as of 2025) and supports 38 concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC) practices listed on NextMD, with 56 doctors. The average membership is $135/mo per month.
San Antonio's market has a strong DPC presence, with several practices offering memberships under $100 per month. The city also has MDVIP-affiliated physicians and independent concierge practices. No major civilian hospital system currently operates a branded concierge program, but Methodist Healthcare (an HCA joint venture ranked number one in San Antonio) and Baptist Health System (Tenet-owned, with 1,585 beds at Baptist Medical Center, the most in Texas) provide deep specialist referral networks.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in San Antonio?
The average membership in San Antonio is $135/mo per month. San Antonio is one of the more affordable major Texas metros for membership-based primary care. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US.
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Direct primary care (DPC) | $25 to $100/month | Flat monthly fee, no copays, same-day access, messaging, basic labs |
| Concierge medicine | $2,100 to $2,400/year | Annual retainer, smaller panels, extended visits, 24/7 access |
| Performance DPC | $300/month | Advanced diagnostics, VO2 testing, DEXA scans, optimization |
Practices with Published Pricing
- Merlin Direct Primary Care (San Antonio). $25 per month or $1,800 per year. The most affordable DPC in any major Texas metro. Single physician.
- Direct Med Clinic (San Antonio). $79 per month. DPC model. Single physician.
- Tailored MD (San Antonio). $100 per month. Two-physician DPC with a 500-patient cap.
- San Antonio Direct Primary Care (San Antonio). $100 per month. Four physicians. No copays, no deductibles, no surprise bills.
- Douglas Hilbert, MD, FACP (San Antonio). $200 per month or $2,400 per year. Concierge practice. Single physician.
- Patrick H. Peters Jr., MD (San Antonio). $2,100 per year. MDVIP-affiliated.
- Amy Thomas, MD (San Antonio). $2,150 per year. MDVIP-affiliated.
- Erin Reese MD (San Antonio). $2,200 per year. Two physicians. Concierge.
- Marathon Direct Primary Care (San Antonio). $300 per month. Performance-oriented DPC with VO2 max testing and DEXA scans. Single physician.
Types of Concierge and DPC Practices in San Antonio
Direct primary care (DPC) has a strong presence in San Antonio, with memberships starting at $25 per month (Merlin Direct Primary Care), one of the lowest DPC prices in any major US metro. Multiple DPC practices offer memberships under $100 per month. 89% of DPC practices nationally charge no additional fee for covered services. Learn more about what direct primary care is and how it works.
Concierge medicine and MDVIP serve the premium segment. MDVIP physicians charge $2,100 to $2,150 per year. Independent concierge practices like Erin Reese MD ($2,200/year) and Douglas Hilbert MD ($2,400/year) offer personalized care with smaller panels.
Performance and lifestyle medicine is a growing niche. Marathon Direct Primary Care ($300/month) combines DPC with advanced diagnostics including VO2 max testing and DEXA scans. Hill Country Lifestyle Medicine has six physicians focused on lifestyle-based care.
No hospital-affiliated concierge programs currently exist in San Antonio from the major civilian systems. Methodist Healthcare, Baptist Health System, and University Health do not operate branded concierge programs.
Concierge Medicine in Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, and Across San Antonio
Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are the center of San Antonio's affluent market. Alamo Heights has a median household income of approximately $147,000. Concierge and DPC practices serving this area cater to professionals and families who want better primary care access.
Stone Oak and the North Side serve the fast-growing northern corridor. Multiple practices operate in this area.
The Dominion and Hill Country Village represent the ultra-affluent segment. Hill Country Village has a mean household income of approximately $391,000, the highest in the San Antonio metro.
Olmos Park (mean income approximately $319,000) is another affluent enclave adjacent to the medical center district.
The South Texas Medical Center district concentrates 12 hospitals and 45 clinics in one corridor, giving concierge physicians deep specialist referral access within a compact geographic area.
You can filter by neighborhood on the listings above.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in San Antonio
- DPC is exceptionally affordable here. San Antonio has some of the lowest DPC pricing in the country. Merlin Direct Primary Care at $25 per month and Direct Med Clinic at $79 per month make membership-based care accessible to a wide range of patients.
- MDVIP offers a standardized model. At $2,100 to $2,150 per year, MDVIP physicians offer a consistent concierge experience with access to the MDVIP wellness program and national network.
- Consider the military healthcare angle. If you are a veteran, military retiree, or military family member transitioning to civilian healthcare, concierge and DPC practices offer a fundamentally different access model than navigating the VA or TRICARE referral system. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers what to ask.
- Ask about hospital referral relationships. No San Antonio hospital runs a concierge program, so referral relationships are practice-by-practice. Ask whether your doctor refers into Methodist, Baptist, or University Health for specialist care.
- Marathon DPC is the performance option. At $300 per month with VO2 testing and DEXA scans, it serves patients who want optimization-focused care rather than traditional primary care.
