Monthly Archives: May 2017

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  Traveling Overseas This Summer? Here are a Few Things to Consider on Your Health

  Posted on May 22, 2017

  It’s almost summertime so the travel season is upon us. Are you going overseas this year? If so, here is a great list of tips which will help you stay healthy on your travels.

  Click here to read this article from familydoctor.org. It is easy to read and covers a lot of information.

  As always call the office with any questions you may have.

  Safe travels to you and yours!

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  This Mayo Clinic Video Shows That Regular Exercise Keeps the Brain Healthier for Longer

  Posted on May 15, 2017

  We all know that regular exercise helps the body in many different ways.

  But did you know that it also helps the brain healthier as well? Studies show that any exercise which gets the heart pumping and the body sweating is good for the brain.

  To view short video on this subject, click here.

• A Note on New Patient Referrals

  Posted on May 5, 2017

  We are fortunate that Access MD is growing due almost entirely to referrals from our current patients. These referrals are much appreciated. This allows more focus on patient care and not on marketing or publicity.

  With respect to those referrals you send to us, we first do an initial consultation (at no obligation) to any new perspective patient. As you know, the “concierge” model is different than what traditional practices use. Because of this, we like to explain what those difference are, and answer any questions that may come up.

  Additionally, we like to make sure that the perspective patient is a good fit for the Access MD model, just so that we can maintain the high level of service we have always offered.

  As you mention Access MD to family and friends, let them know of this process and that they are in no way under any obligation to become a patient with us.

  One of the reasons we have been successful here in Mobile is the initial screening process we use. We view the practice as a “family”, and this has made a great difference in the quality of care we can provide