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Positive Primary Care

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$200/month or $2,400/year. Minimum three-month commitment required. No sign-on fee.
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationPalm Springs
DoctorsChristopher Schiessl MD, AAHIVS, Internal Medicine
Year Founded2024
Panel Size300 patients per doctor
Telehealth TypeVideo visits and virtual appointments
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Positive Primary Care, Dr. Christopher Schiessl delivers inclusive, comprehensive primary care in Palm Springs, California. He founded the practice in 2024 after relocating to the desert and joining Eisenhower Medical Associates. His goal was to build an independent practice rooted in personalized, community-focused care.

Dr. Schiessl caps his panel at fewer than 300 patients. That size allows unhurried visits, same-day scheduling, and direct access by phone or video. His clinical scope spans internal medicine, HIV care, gender-affirming care, geriatric medicine, and preventive health. He brings particular depth to LGBTQIA+ care, with nearly three decades of experience treating HIV patients. The flat monthly membership covers all visits and services, with no copays and no surprise bills.

Details

Address

500 South Palm Canyon Dr, Suite #307, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Membership

$200/monthly ($2,400/annual)

Membership Details

Flat monthly or annual membership fee covers all services and visits. No copays. Insurance still needed for medications, labs, specialists, and hospital care.

Telemedicine Same-Day Appointments Max 300 patients per doctor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Positive Primary Care charges $200 per month or $2,400 per year. The membership covers all visits and services with no copays and no surprise bills. A minimum three-month commitment applies. Members can cancel at any time with 30 days of written notice, and the practice refunds any unused portion of the membership.

Yes. The membership fee covers Dr. Schiessl's services and visits, but patients still need insurance for medications, lab work, specialist referrals, imaging, and hospital care. Dr. Schiessl works with patients to maximize their insurance benefits and minimize out-of-pocket expenses.

Yes, Positive Primary Care accepts Medicare patients. Dr. Schiessl works with Medicare to optimize care and minimize expenses. Medicare does not cover the membership fee, so patients pay that directly, but the practice does not bill Medicare for individual appointments.

New patients start with a complimentary 30-minute virtual meet-and-greet with Dr. Schiessl. This gives prospective members a chance to ask questions and learn about his approach. After the meeting, Dr. Schiessl sends a sign-up link to interested patients.

Yes. Dr. Schiessl offers both video and in-person appointments. He also provides after-hours urgent virtual care and telehealth visits for patients who need assistance while traveling. Emergency prescriptions can be called into local pharmacies during travel.

Positive Primary Care serves adults 18 years and older. Dr. Schiessl does not see pediatric patients.

Dr. Schiessl caps his panel at fewer than 300 patients. That limit allows him to offer same-day and next-day appointments, longer visits, and direct personal access for each member.

Yes. Dr. Schiessl provides after-hours urgent virtual care for members. Patients can also message him directly with urgent and non-urgent concerns at any time.

The membership covers a broad range of services, including acute and urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, annual physicals, women's health, men's health, HIV care and prevention, gender-affirming care, geriatric medicine, cardiovascular risk reduction, weight management, and in-office procedures like EKGs, skin biopsies, injections, cryotherapy, and incision and drainage.

If a member requires hospitalization, Dr. Schiessl coordinates closely with the hospital care team. He arranges prompt follow-up after discharge to support a smooth recovery and reduce the likelihood of readmission.

Practice last updated November 1, 2026