In a “pay per visit” system, people often (sometimes subconsciously) delay coming in for appointments or forgo appointments altogether unless they are not feeling well.  Or they only come in when they know they have to to get their medications refilled.

This is reactive care instead of proactive care, disease care instead of health care. 

Dr. Lee believes that it’s important to take a long-term view on management of rheumatic conditions in order to optimize your ability to live well.  The membership model reflects Dr. Lee’s sustained commitment to partnering with you as well as your commitment to working toward this goal. 

The membership model has been designed to include rheumatologic care and a comprehensive assessment of your health and lifestyle, personalized recommendations that include traditional care as well as integrative approaches, ongoing support, and regular check-ins to assess response and to proactively identify areas for focused effort.