Amy Boutwell MD

Amy Boutwell MD operates on a retainer basis of 10 hours of service at $600 per hour, totaling $6,000 per retainer block. Dr. Boutwell tracks time across all interactions, including calls, messages, appointments, and care coordination. Every 10 hours, if you are satisfied with your care, the contract renews. This structure keeps the relationship straightforward and patient-centered.

The Midlife Health Optimization Program is a 9-month, physician-led program priced at $12,000. It runs through five phases: a current state assessment, three 60-day action periods with structured plans, and a final phase that documents your new health baseline and next steps. Dr. Boutwell designs each plan around your data, priorities, and goals. The program draws on her synthesis of internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and women's health.

The practice does not accept health insurance for its fees. Dr. Boutwell operates independently of insurance networks so she can focus entirely on what benefits each patient. If you carry insurance, you can still use it for labs, medications, imaging, and specialist visits that your plan covers. Dr. Boutwell orders those on your behalf.

Yes. Amy Boutwell MD accepts both FSA and HSA payments. Both medical and coaching services qualify as eligible expenses. This applies to the retainer practice and to the Midlife Health Optimization Program.

Dr. Boutwell stays actively involved if you enter a hospital, emergency department, or skilled nursing facility. She serves as a guiding presence throughout those episodes, helping you understand your situation and navigate decisions. Her independence from any health system means her guidance reflects your needs, not institutional priorities.

Yes. Dr. Boutwell welcomes patients who want her to serve as a complementary member of their care team. She can advise, explain, and coordinate alongside your existing PCP. This arrangement works well for patients who want deeper support without leaving their current insurance-based practice.

Dr. Boutwell has electronic access to medical records from the major health systems in Greater Boston. This allows her to review your history, prior test results, and specialist notes without requiring you to gather and transfer records manually.

Yes. Dr. Boutwell maintains a network of trusted colleagues across Greater Boston and recommends specialists based on your specific needs. If you have existing specialists or insurance network requirements, she coordinates and communicates with those providers across health systems.

Amy Boutwell MD focuses exclusively on adult women, with a primary emphasis on women in midlife, typically those navigating perimenopause and menopause. Her patients range broadly in age and come seeking thorough, unhurried care with a physician who knows their full picture. Women who want a proactive, partnership-based approach to optimizing their health and healthspan tend to find the practice a strong fit.

The first step is a meet-and-greet with Dr. Boutwell. This conversation gives both of you the chance to confirm the practice is the right fit. You can schedule directly through the practice website.