Dr. Laura Addis

The annual membership fee at Dr. Laura Addis - MDVIP is $3,150. 50 and semi-annual payments of $1,575. This fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus, which includes advanced preventive screenings beyond the standard wellness program.

The Wellness Program Plus covers comprehensive annual health screenings and diagnostic tests. It also includes advanced cognitive health assessment, a metabolic and nutritional panel, advanced heart disease testing, and inflammation testing. These tools help Dr. Addis build proactive health plans tailored to each patient.

Yes. Patients reach Dr. Addis directly by phone after hours and on weekends for more urgent concerns. The practice keeps office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After-hours phone access gives members direct contact when they need it most.

Yes. Dr. Addis offers both same-day and next-day appointments. Appointments run without time pressure, giving patients the opportunity to discuss their concerns fully. Every visit is with Dr. Addis directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Dr. Addis focuses on internal medicine, preventive care, and chronic condition management. She has a particular clinical interest in diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease. She also conducts comprehensive health screenings and works with patients on long-term wellness goals, from medication reduction to fitness planning.

The MDVIP annual membership fee operates separately from insurance. However, patients may still use their insurance for services such as lab work, specialist referrals, and other covered medical care. Dr. Addis can also refer to and communicate directly with specialists on a patient's behalf.

Dr. Addis coordinates specialist care on her patients' behalf, including direct communication with specialist physicians. Through the MDVIP network, patients also gain access to Medical Centers of Excellence for care beyond what is available locally. When patients travel, the practice helps coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians as needed.

Dr. Addis uses AthenaHealth for her patient portal. com to access their health records and communicate with the practice.

Every office visit is with Dr. Addis personally. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That consistency is a core feature of how the practice operates.