Care Medical Associates

The retainer at Care Medical Associates covers all care and enhanced services from Dr. Greenblatt. This includes same-day and next-day appointments, longer and more comprehensive visits, and direct access to Dr. Greenblatt by phone, email, and fax. Services outside the practice, such as specialist visits, lab tests, procedures, and hospitalizations, fall to the patient or their insurance carrier.

Yes. Care Medical Associates operates a 24-hour answering service, and the practice returns every after-hours call within 20 minutes. Members also have direct email access to Dr. Greenblatt and the nursing staff for non-urgent concerns.

The retainer fee covers in-practice care from Dr. Greenblatt and does not run through insurance. Patients remain responsible for costs outside the practice, including specialist care, hospitalizations, and diagnostic tests. Many members carry a health insurance plan alongside their CMA membership to cover those outside services.

com. Jenny at the front desk handles scheduling and can answer questions about joining. The practice welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in learning more about the membership program.

Care Medical Associates operates as a retainer-based practice, which allows Dr. Greenblatt to care for far fewer patients than a conventional primary care physician. That structure supports longer appointments, same-day availability, and a more personal relationship between doctor and patient. The practice also offers highly specialized services in cardiovascular prevention, aviation medicine, and sports medicine that extend well beyond standard primary care.

Yes. The practice provides preventive cancer screenings covering colon, breast, prostate, and skin cancers. These screenings fit within the individualized preventive wellness plans Dr. Greenblatt builds for each patient.

Members maintain direct access to Dr. Greenblatt via email, fax, and phone as part of their retainer. This gives patients a reliable way to communicate with their physician without an in-office visit for questions and follow-ups.

Dr. Greenblatt's background in family medicine and sports medicine covers patients across a wide range of ages. His sports medicine experience includes athletes of all ages, and his preventive medicine focus serves adults looking to manage long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Yes. Dr. Greenblatt is an FAA-authorized Advanced Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and has held that designation since 1979. He conducts FAA Aviation Medical Examinations at the Bellevue practice and takes a pilot-friendly approach to the process.