Concierge Doctors in Sarasota, FL
7 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost in Sarasota?
Is there DPC in Sarasota?
How do I find a concierge doctor in Sarasota?
Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Sarasota
- Practices on NextMD: 7
- Doctors: 9
- Average membership: $115/mo
- Metro population: 846,000 (2025, North Port-Sarasota MSA)
- Most affordable option: $2,150/year (Rizzo Family Medicine, MDVIP)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 211,500 residents
- Major hospital systems: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (publicly owned, 901 beds)
About Concierge Medicine in Sarasota
Sarasota has one of the highest retiree-to-working-age ratios of any US metro. That demographic drives outsized demand for concierge medicine in a community of approximately 846,000 (as of 2025). Longboat Key (median household income approximately $143,000), Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Lakewood Ranch ($130,000) concentrate the affluent population.
NextMD lists 7 concierge medicine practices in Sarasota, with 9 doctors. The average membership is $115/mo per month. For context on how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, Sarasota is comparable to nearby Naples.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is the dominant hospital, publicly owned with 901 beds and 8,000+ staff, the largest employer in Sarasota County. The adjacent Naples metro (59 practices for 417,000 people) has a denser concierge market, but Sarasota's is growing.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in Sarasota?
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Concierge (MDVIP) | $2,150 to $2,200/year | Annual retainer, same-day access, 24/7 availability |
| Concierge (independent) | Annual membership | Extended visits, 24/7 access, telemedicine |
Practices with Published Pricing
- Rizzo Family Medicine (Sarasota). $2,150 per year. MDVIP. Prevention-first philosophy with early detection testing. Founded 2016.
- Chris Gelvin, MD (Sarasota). $2,200 per year. MDVIP. 20+ years serving Sarasota. Same-day or next-day appointments.
Other Notable Practices
- Private Physician Services (Sarasota). Two physicians. Founded 2001. 30 to 60 minute appointments. 24/7 availability. Telemedicine available.
- Griffin Concierge Medical — Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota). Opening Fall 2026. Tampa Magazine Top Doctor 2019-2025.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Sarasota
- MDVIP is the established option. Rizzo ($2,150/year) and Gelvin ($2,200/year) offer consistent MDVIP service. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers evaluation factors.
- No DPC available. Sarasota's market is entirely concierge, similar to nearby Naples. The retiree demographic favors the concierge model over flat-fee DPC.
- Compare with Naples. The Naples metro (30 minutes south) has 59 practices. If Sarasota options are limited, Naples extends the market significantly. Research shows why concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often when they have direct physician access.
