Roy W. Gernhardt III, MD
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| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Doctors | Roy Gernhardt MD, Family Medicine |
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At Roy W. Gernhardt III, MD, family medicine takes shape as a long-term relationship between doctor and patient. Dr. Roy W. Gernhardt III practices in Forty Fort, PA, and brings a clear philosophy to every visit: be compassionate, comprehensive, and centered on the patient. He focuses on understanding each person's priorities, values, and life circumstances alongside their medical needs. The practice operates under the model and includes the Wellness Program, which delivers comprehensive health screenings, advanced diagnostic tests, and a custom wellness plan for each patient. Dr. Gernhardt keeps his panel smaller than traditional primary care, which allows him to offer same- or next-day appointments and remain reachable by phone 24/7, including after hours and on weekends. He holds a hospital affiliation with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. His approach centers on helping patients understand why something is happening, because that insight drives better outcomes over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The annual membership fee at Roy W. Gernhardt III, MD - MDVIP is $2,600 per year. The practice also offers quarterly payments of $650 and semi-annual payments of $1,300. The membership covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes comprehensive screenings, advanced diagnostic tests, and a custom wellness plan.
The MDVIP Wellness Program delivers comprehensive health screenings, advanced diagnostic tests, and a personalized wellness plan tailored to each patient. These preventive services go beyond what most insurance plans cover. Dr. Gernhardt uses the results to shape a care strategy built around each patient's specific health profile and goals.
Yes. Dr. Gernhardt offers same- and next-day appointments for his members. The smaller practice size allows him to accommodate urgent needs quickly without long waits.
Members can reach Dr. Gernhardt by phone after hours and on weekends. He remains accessible for urgent concerns outside of regular office hours, seven days a week.
Yes. Dr. Gernhardt's MDVIP-affiliated practice accepts insurance for covered medical services such as sick visits. The annual membership fee covers preventive and wellness services that insurance typically does not pay for. The practice bills insurance and charges applicable copays, co-insurance, and deductibles as usual for other services.
Yes. When you visit the office, you see Dr. Gernhardt directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. That consistency supports the kind of ongoing relationship he considers central to good family medicine.
Yes. Through the MDVIP network, Dr. Gernhardt can help coordinate urgent care while members travel, including connecting with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians. MDVIP also provides access to specialists at leading medical institutions for patients who need care beyond what is available locally.
Prospective patients can request to join by submitting a form on Dr. Gernhardt's MDVIP page, or by calling the practice directly at (570) 288-6888. You can request to join immediately, meet the doctor first, or simply ask for more information before deciding.
Practice last updated June 6, 2026