Ross D. Podell, MD
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| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Doctors | Ross Podell MD, Internal Medicine |
About
At Ross D. Podell, MD, a board-certified internist brings over two decades of clinical experience to adult patients in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ross Podell holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University Medical School and completed both his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Podell operates within the model, keeping his practice smaller to give each patient meaningful time and attention. Members reach him directly by phone after hours and on weekends. The practice offers same- and next-day appointments, and patients always see Dr. Podell himself, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The Wellness Program delivers comprehensive screenings, advanced diagnostics, and a custom wellness plan for each member. For patients who need specialist-level expertise, the practice connects them with Medical Centers of Excellence nationwide. Dr. Podell holds a hospital affiliation with Paoli Hospital and manages patient records through the athenahealth patient portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The annual membership fee is $2,400. Members can pay quarterly at $600, semi-annually at $1,200, or annually. This fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, including comprehensive screenings and a custom wellness plan.
Yes, the practice accepts insurance for standard medical services such as sick visits. The annual membership fee covers preventive care services that insurance typically does not cover, including advanced screenings and diagnostics. The practice continues to bill insurance and collect applicable copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for covered services.
Yes. The practice offers same- and next-day appointments for members. This availability allows patients to address urgent concerns quickly without waiting weeks for an opening.
Members reach Dr. Podell directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This 24/7 access means you contact the doctor, not an answering service or on-call stranger, when something urgent comes up outside regular hours.
The MDVIP Wellness Program includes comprehensive screenings, diagnostic tests, and a custom wellness plan tailored to each member. Dr. Podell uses the program to focus on prevention and catch potential health issues early.
The practice uses the athenahealth patient portal for secure access to health records and communications. Members log in through the portal link associated with Dr. Podell's office.
Yes. If you need urgent care away from home, Dr. Podell helps coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician. This travel benefit gives members a familiar point of contact even when they are far from Paoli.
Yes. For care beyond what is available locally, Dr. Podell connects patients with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence across the country. He also maintains a hospital affiliation with Paoli Hospital for local needs.
You will see Dr. Podell at every office visit. The practice does not substitute a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for scheduled appointments with the doctor.
Prospective patients can request to join through the MDVIP website or by contacting the office directly at (610) 889-7530. The office is located at 250 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200, in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Practice last updated June 8, 2026