Frequently asked questions.
- What experience do you have with different medical business models?
- Academic (residency + chief residency): University of Washington Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Providence Hospital (now Providence-Swedish, Cherry Hill), Swedish Medical Center (now Providence-Swedish, First Hill)
- Private practice at The Polyclinic (now Optum) for 25 years (owner)
- Concierge medicine at TPC, Partnership in Health, for 21 years—insurance billing + monthly fee (co-founder, owner)
- Menu for Change weight management & wellness program for 7 years—insurance billing + patient pay + complementary medicine billing (founder)
- Telemedicine pre-pandemic model—patient pay (founder)
- myMDadvocate model for 3 years—patient pay + Superbill or HSA options (founder, owner)
- Do you offer package sessions?
- Yes—freeform sessions are $500 per hour, based on individual request. Packages include 4 sessions (4th session is free) and 8 sessions (7th & 8th sessions are free).
- Do you offer discounted rates for medical students and residents?
- Yes—students and residents get a 50% discount.
- Can I claim this expense on my taxes?
- You can claim up to $5,000 as a tax deduction if you have a business (LLC, PLLC, etc.)—this would fall under the marketing and advertising category.
- How are consultations scheduled?
- Options include Zoom (preferred), FaceTime, or in-person (Seattle area only).
- How do I contact you?
- See Contact section for my email and phone number. I’m happy to chat first via phone to make sure we are a good fit.