Shari D. Cohen, MD

The annual fee covers all care provided by your physician for the year. That includes urgent care for illnesses and minor injuries, management of chronic conditions, preventive care, annual physicals, EKGs, joint injections, and hospital care. The practice collects no co-pays, and patients with dependent children ages 18 to 25 pay no additional fee for those dependents.

Yes. The practice does not bill insurance for physician care, but patients must retain their health insurance for labs, x-rays, specialist visits, and hospitalizations. The practice operates out of network for all private insurance and does not participate in Medicare. For most patients whose insurance is not an HMO or Medicare Advantage HMO, out-of-pocket costs for outside services should remain manageable.

The practice offers same- or next-day appointments for members. Visit lengths are extended to allow thorough discussion of your health concerns and treatment options. There is no waiting room rush or paperwork burden at each visit.

Dr. Shari Cohen makes her cell phone number available to patients for after-hours contact. During business hours, she returns calls promptly. Patients always have a direct line to their physician when they need it.

Yes. Each physician caps enrollment at less than 20 percent of a typical patient panel. When a doctor reaches her limit, the practice creates a waiting list. That intentional limit allows the thorough, personal care each patient receives.

Some patients use a health savings account or flexible spending account to cover the annual fee with pre-tax dollars. Whether your specific plan allows this depends on your individual account terms, so check with your plan administrator to confirm.

The practice maintains strong relationships with specialists throughout St. Louis. Staff coordinate referral appointments and often expedite wait times. Specialist visits use your standard health insurance, and the practice follows up with you and your specialist after the visit.

Yes. Dr. Shari Cohen holds staff privileges at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She visits and monitors her patients admitted there throughout their stay.

The practice serves adults who prioritize preventive care and want a physician deeply engaged in their long-term health. Patients managing chronic conditions, those interested in proactive disease prevention, and individuals who want direct, reliable access to their doctor find this model a strong fit.