Skypark Preferred Family Care

Patients pay an annual direct fee that covers preventive medical wellness exams and other services not covered by insurance or Medicare. Labs, X-rays, specialist fees, and hospitalization bill separately to your insurance or Medicare. The annual fee funds the access, availability, and time the practice provides outside of standard insurance-covered services.

Yes. Each physician makes their personal cell phone, home phone, and pager available to members around the clock, every day of the year. Patients can call, text, or email their doctor directly. The practice takes that accessibility seriously; physicians have told patients directly that they want to hear from them when something comes up.

Yes. Skypark Preferred Family Care offers same-day and next-business-day appointments. The practice also keeps wait times minimal, so members typically see their doctor promptly after arriving.

Yes. Physicians make house calls at their discretion. Patient testimonials describe doctors meeting patients at the office on Saturday evenings and making home visits outside regular hours to help members avoid unnecessary emergency room trips.

The practice runs an extensive range of diagnostics on-site. These include bone density testing, digital X-rays, EKG, 24-hour Holter monitoring, treadmill exercise testing, pulmonary function testing, sleep apnea monitoring, audiometry, bladder scanning, carotid and thyroid ultrasound, eye exams, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. The practice also has a minor surgery room and a registered dietitian on staff.

Yes. All three physicians hold staff positions at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Little Company of Mary Torrance. They follow their patients through the hospital and into nursing home settings, so members always have a familiar physician managing their care.

Yes. All three physicians hold board certification in geriatric medicine. The practice treats the full range of geriatric concerns, including memory evaluation, fall prevention, balance and stability, chronic disease management, and dementia care. Patients travel to Skypark Preferred Family Care from as far as Mexico and Hong Kong for this level of geriatric expertise.

Wellness physicals at Skypark Preferred Family Care cover vision and hearing testing, pulmonary function testing, EKG, urinalysis, body fat analysis, carotid and thyroid ultrasound, bone density screening, TB testing, chest X-ray, treadmill exercise testing, and an extensive lab panel. The practice provides results on both a printed copy and an electronic keychain flash drive for emergency reference.

Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Karns speaks fluent Japanese and the practice provides patient forms, including the Patient Agreement and Contract, in Japanese. This makes Skypark Preferred Family Care a strong option for Japanese-speaking patients in the South Bay area.

Prospective patients can call the practice directly to inquire about joining. The practice maintains a separate line for new membership inquiries. Given patient demand, availability may vary, so contacting the office directly is the best first step.