Robert C. Barnes, DO

The annual membership fee at Robert C. Barnes, DO - MDVIP is $2,350 per year. 50, semi-annual payments of $1,175, or a single annual payment. The membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes comprehensive screenings, diagnostic tests, and a custom wellness plan.

The MDVIP Wellness Program includes comprehensive screenings and diagnostic tests tailored to each patient. Dr. Barnes uses the results to build a custom wellness plan specific to your health profile. The program also supports ongoing management of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

Yes. Dr. Barnes is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends, seven days a week. Members do not need to wait until the next business day for urgent questions or concerns. This direct access to Dr. Barnes himself is a core part of the practice's concierge model.

Dr. Barnes offers same-day and next-day appointments for members. The practice maintains a smaller panel size, which gives Dr. Barnes the flexibility to fit patients in quickly. When you visit, you see Dr. Barnes directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Yes. When members need urgent care away from home, Dr. Barnes helps coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or doctor at the travel destination. This service gives members a medical point of contact even when they are far from Clarkston.

Yes. For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, Dr. Barnes connects members with specialists through MDVIP's Medical Centers of Excellence network. These are leading medical institutions across the country. Dr. Barnes also actively coordinates with specialists already following his patients to ensure they receive comprehensive, well-managed care.

Prospective patients can request a meeting with Dr. Barnes before joining. The practice encourages new patients to connect first so Dr. Barnes can learn about their health needs. You can request a meeting or ask for more information through the MDVIP website or by calling the Clarkston office directly.

The practice does not accept insurance for the MDVIP membership fee. However, members may still use their insurance for services such as specialist visits, hospitalizations, lab work, and prescriptions. Dr. Barnes recommends that members maintain their existing health insurance coverage alongside the membership.