Bruce J Sachs, MD

The annual membership fee is $3,350 for both the Primary Care Program and the Executive Health Program. This fee covers Dr. Sachs' MDVIP-affiliated practice model, including the comprehensive annual wellness physical, advanced lab testing, and 24/7 direct physician access.

5 hours. Dr. Sachs conducts a full medical history evaluation and physical examination. The visit also includes an ankle-brachial index, spirometry, body composition analysis, EKG, and vision and hearing screening. An advanced lab panel covers markers for cardiovascular health, diabetes, thyroid function, and nutrition.

Yes. After-hours calls go directly to Dr. Sachs' cell phone. The practice does not use an answering service to filter urgent calls. Patients reach Dr. Sachs personally when they need him most.

Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day appointments that start on time. This access is a core feature of the MDVIP membership model that Dr. Sachs has maintained for over fifteen years.

The annual membership fee operates outside of insurance billing. Patients pay the $3,350 annual fee directly. Dr. Sachs can still assist with specialist referrals and coordinates with the MDVIP Medical Centers of Excellence program for second opinions and specialty care.

Yes. Children between the ages of 16 and 26 receive coverage under their parent's MDVIP membership at no additional cost. This benefit extends to adult children still within that age range.

Dr. Sachs runs the only executive health program in San Diego that operates as a continuous, year-round care model. Most executive health programs deliver a single-day evaluation. His program pairs the comprehensive wellness examination with 365 days of personalized primary care through his MDVIP practice. Worth magazine recognized the program as one of the top 10 Executive Health Programs in the country.

Dr. Sachs can connect traveling patients with a local MDVIP-affiliated physician from a network of 900-plus doctors nationwide. If no MDVIP doctor is available, he helps connect patients with a local doctor, pharmacy, or medical institution.

Dr. Sachs uses a cardiovascular risk assessment developed by the Cleveland Clinic, ranked the number one heart institute in the country. He also runs advanced lab markers including NMR LipoProfile and Myeloperoxidase to evaluate artery health and cardiovascular risk. His Bale Doneen Provider certification further deepens his expertise in arteriology.

Yes. The practice welcomes new patients on a rolling basis. Prospective patients can request an appointment by phone at (760) 944-6520 or through the online appointment request form.