Kristen A. Updegraff, MD

The annual membership fee at Kristen A. Updegraff, MD - MDVIP is $2,550 per year. 50, semi-annual payments of $1,275, or a single annual payment. The fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, including comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic testing.

The membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic tests not typically covered by insurance. Members also receive same-day or next-day appointments, after-hours phone access to Dr. Updegraff, and travel support for urgent care needs while away from home.

Yes, the practice accepts insurance for medical services such as sick visits. Insurance billing, copays, co-insurance, and deductibles apply to those services as usual. The annual membership fee covers preventive care services and advanced screenings that insurance generally does not include.

Yes. Dr. Updegraff offers same-day or next-day appointments with minimal wait times. The practice maintains a smaller panel size, which allows her to keep appointments available and unhurried.

The practice has limited availability and may maintain a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit their information directly to receive details about current availability and how to join.

Dr. Updegraff practices in Savannah, Georgia and serves patients from across the broader region. Her patient base extends from Brunswick to Statesboro, covering a wide stretch of coastal and inland Georgia.

Yes. Through her MDVIP affiliation, Dr. Updegraff can help coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician while you travel. For patients who need specialized care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect her with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence across the country.

The practice focuses on family medicine, preventive care, cardiovascular health, diabetes management, dermatology, and women's health. Dr. Updegraff also conducts comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic testing through the MDVIP Wellness Program.

Yes. When you visit the office, you see Dr. Updegraff directly - not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. She manages your care personally, which supports the continuity and relationship-driven approach at the heart of her practice.