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Direct Primary CareInternal Medicine

Reliable Healthcare & Wellness

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$50/month per adult member; children of members: $10/month (free if both parents are members)
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationChattanooga, Southeast Tennessee, Ooltewah
DoctorsJoseph Cihlar DO, Internal Medicine
Telehealth TypeSecure video conferencing
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Reliable Healthcare & Wellness, Dr. Joseph Cihlar delivers direct primary care across Southeast Tennessee. The practice operates without a traditional clinic. Instead, Dr. Cihlar sees patients through telemedicine and house calls for those in the greater Chattanooga area.

The practice covers a wide clinical range, from chronic disease management and preventive care to mental health and infectious disease treatment. Membership costs $50 per month per adult. Children of members can join for $10 per month, and that fee disappears entirely when both parents hold memberships. Dr. Cihlar also offers a unique Medical Readiness Kit program, giving patients advance access to medications for travel or unexpected disruptions. Members reach him directly by phone, text, or email, including after hours and on weekends.

Details

Address

PO Box 743, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Membership

$50/monthly

Membership Details

Membership costs $50 per person per month. Children of members can be covered for basic urgent care needs and simple paperwork (e.g. sick notes) for only $10 per month. If both parents are members, this service is included free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership at Reliable Healthcare & Wellness costs $50 per person per month. Children of members can join for $10 per month for basic urgent care needs and simple paperwork like sick notes. If both parents hold memberships, the practice includes children's coverage at no additional charge.

No insurance is required to join. The practice does not bill insurance. Most members carry a high-deductible or catastrophic coverage plan for hospitalization or severe illness. Christian Health Sharing programs are another option worth considering for supplemental coverage.

Reliable Healthcare & Wellness runs primarily through telemedicine, so most visits happen via secure video conferencing. For members in the greater Chattanooga area, Dr. Cihlar offers house calls when an in-person exam is appropriate. This setup keeps overhead low and care accessible.

Members contact Dr. Cihlar directly by phone, text, or email. There is no office staff filtering messages. Dr. Cihlar also offers after-hours and weekend availability for urgent concerns.

The practice offers same-day and next-day scheduling for members. Telehealth visits make this especially convenient since patients do not need to travel to a clinic.

The Medical Readiness Kit is an advance prescribing service. Dr. Cihlar evaluates your medical history through a telehealth consultation, then works with a mail-order pharmacy to ship a supply of appropriate medications to your door. The program costs $100 for the consultation and approximately $90 for medications and shipping. It serves patients preparing for travel, emergencies, or potential supply chain disruptions.

The practice focuses on adult internal medicine. However, children of members can access basic urgent care needs and simple paperwork services for $10 per month.

Dr. Cihlar manages a broad range of chronic conditions. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, low testosterone, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. He also treats acute and infectious conditions and coordinates specialty referrals when needed.

Most visits at Reliable Healthcare & Wellness happen through telehealth. Dr. Cihlar conducts secure video visits that members can join from home, work, or anywhere convenient. If a physical exam becomes necessary, he schedules house calls for patients in the Chattanooga area.

Prospective patients fill out a brief intake form on the practice website to get started. Dr. Cihlar's team reviews the form and follows up to get you enrolled and scheduled.

Practice last updated August 16, 2026