Columbia Medical Practice

The annual MDVIP membership fee at Columbia Medical Practice is $2,500. Members can pay in quarterly installments of $625, semi-annual installments of $1,250, or a single annual payment. This fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program and its comprehensive screenings.

The Wellness Program includes advanced inflammation testing developed with Cleveland HeartLab, which goes beyond standard cholesterol testing to assess cardiovascular risk. It also includes screenings for diabetes, bone health, fitness, sleep, and emotional well-being. Each year, Dr. Leichtling holds a detailed review meeting with every patient to create a personalized plan covering nutrition, exercise, and any needed medications or supplements.

Yes, Columbia Medical Practice offers same-day and next-day appointments. Dr. Leichtling also remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters.

Columbia Medical Practice accepts insurance for medical services like sick visits. Insurance continues to apply to standard office visits, with copays, co-insurance, and deductibles as usual. The annual membership fee covers the Wellness Program, which includes preventive services and advanced diagnostics that insurance typically does not cover.

Members access a variety of resources year-round through the MDVIP member portal, which supports ongoing communication and health management between visits.

Dr. Leichtling focuses on preventing and better controlling diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and fatty liver disease. He also works with patients to strengthen muscles and improve mobility. His preventive approach uses advanced screenings to catch risk factors early.

Dr. Leichtling holds affiliations with Howard County General Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. These affiliations support coordinated care when patients need hospital-based services.

Prospective patients can contact the practice directly to schedule a meeting with Dr. Leichtling, request more information, or begin the enrollment process. The practice is located at 6220 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 150, in Columbia, Maryland.

Health span refers to the number of healthier, disease-free years a person experiences. Dr. Leichtling uses this framework to guide preventive care decisions, aiming to help patients feel and function well for as many years as possible. Personalized wellness planning, advanced screening, and chronic disease management all support this goal.