MDVIP, the market leader in membership-based healthcare with a network of over 1,300 primary care physicians nationwide, announced the opening of two MDVIP-affiliated internal medicine practices in Massachusetts that offer patients more time, one-on-one attention and a closer relationship with their primary care doctor.
Boston internist Nobita Chatterjee, MD, who is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, is located at 1400 Centre Street, Suite 208, in Newton Centre. Dr. Chatterjee has been in practice for over two decades and is currently affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. Her clinical areas of interest include preventive medicine, women’s health and obesity medicine, and she speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Nepal and Urdu.
Cape Cod internist Annemarie Armani, MD, who is multi board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, has opened a practice at 100 Dillingham Avenue, Unit B111, in Falmouth. Dr. Armani is a clinical hypertension specialist, and her areas of interest include diabetes and women’s health. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth and speaks English and French. She is also a double-certified life and health coach, which enhances her expertise in customizing care for patients.
As MDVIP affiliates, Drs. Chatterjee and Armani offer a solution to the many frustrations that patients can experience with traditional primary care, from long waits to schedule an appointment and rushed visits to difficulty getting all of their concerns addressed. By maintaining a smaller practice, MDVIP-affiliated physicians are able to spend more time with their patients to focus on prevention and early detection as well as help manage chronic conditions. Other conveniences include same- or next-day appointments that last an average of 30 minutes and 24/7 physician availability.
“While so much in their everyday lives is speeding up, patients have a growing desire to slow down and spend more time prioritizing their health,” said Dr. Nobita Chatterjee. “I chose MDVIP because I believe that in traditional primary care, the time that patients get with their doctors is shrinking. In my MDVIP-affiliated practice, I am able to build a strong doctor-patient relationship, provide more comprehensive evaluations and create wellness plans better tailored to patients’ needs, which research has shown can improve their health outcomes.”
“My goal as a primary care physician is to help patients strive to stay well rather than waiting until the point of needing medical intervention. I believe this is best achieved by caring for the whole patient physically, mentally and emotionally,” said Dr. Annemarie Armani. “I am excited for patients on the Cape, and for myself as a doctor in the community, that we can take the necessary time to delve into their history and work together on lifestyle changes that will help them avoid illness, possibly reduce the need for medication and address conditions like high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and stress.”
Personalized Care
For an annual membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient’s overall health. Using the results, physicians provide ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.
Other benefits include the MDVIP Connect app and website, which allow patients to communicate with their doctor online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans, workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent need arise while a patient is traveling, physicians can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may include another MDVIP affiliate.
Proven Health Outcomes
Eleven peer-reviewed, published studies show that patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices have better health outcomes compared to those in traditional primary care practices, including:
79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients, equating to $600 million savings in one year
72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing
