Elissa Gaies, MD

The practice operates on a Direct Primary Care membership model. Patients sign up as members and gain ongoing access to Dr. Gaies, extended appointments, telemedicine, and secure messaging. Membership fees cover primary care services directly, without billing through insurance.

The practice does not bill insurance for membership services. Dr. Gaies recommends that patients keep their insurance for hospitalizations, specialist visits, and prescriptions. The membership supplements insurance by covering the primary care relationship directly.

Appointments at Elissa Gaies, MD run between 30 and 90 minutes. Dr. Gaies schedules enough time to address each patient's actual needs. Nothing gets rushed to fit a standard 15-minute slot.

Yes. The practice offers telemedicine visits and secure messaging through the Hint Health patient portal. Patients can check in, ask questions, and manage minor concerns without scheduling an in-person visit.

Dr. Gaies covers preventive screenings, chronic condition management, nutrition counseling, mental health support, and minor procedures. In-office procedures include stitches, skin tag removal, and EKGs. That range lets most patients avoid urgent care visits for minor issues.

Prospective patients can schedule a free Meet and Greet with Dr. Gaies before committing. After the visit, new patients can join directly through the practice website. The Hint Health platform handles membership enrollment and the patient portal.

The practice focuses on primary care for adults. Prospective patients should contact Dr. Gaies directly to discuss whether their specific situation is a good fit.

Dr. Gaies manages ADHD, anxiety, and diabetes as core chronic conditions. She also works with patients on long-term wellness goals including sleep, stress management, and nutrition. Continuity of care means she tracks each patient's progress over time rather than treating each visit in isolation.

No. One of the core principles at Elissa Gaies, MD is continuity of care. Dr. Gaies maintains a full picture of each patient's history. Patients pick up where they left off at every appointment.