Concierge Medicine
Personalized Care. Preferred Access. Seamless Navigation.
What is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge Medicine benefits
Concierge medicine offers a more personalized and convenient healthcare experience through a membership fee. Typical services include extended appointments, same-day or next-day appointments, 24/7 access to a medical team, and comprehensive care coordination.
Exclusive member benefits
- Expedited Network Navigation
- Discounted membership for current ExecuHealth patients
- Monthly newsletter
Darryl Gaines, MD
Dr. Darryl Gaines is a board-certified internal medicine physician who joined St. Luke’s University Health Network in 2023. He believes exceptional care begins with time, access, and partnership, which is why he delivers a highly personalized, relationship‑driven experience through concierge medicine.
Specializing in proactive and preventive care, Dr. Gaines works closely with patients to build individualized health plans focused on long‑term wellness rather than symptom management. With advanced training and a strong interest in lifestyle medicine, he helps patients address the root causes of chronic conditions through evidence‑based nutrition, movement, stress‑management strategies, and targeted medical care.
His concierge practice offers extended visits, enhanced access, and deeply thoughtful, data‑informed guidance tailored to each patient’s goals and stage of life.
Dr. Gaines earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore and completed his residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Outside of work, he enjoys family time, traveling, exploring new cuisines, and serving his local church community.
Freqently asked questions about Concierge Medicine
Unparalleled access in concierge medicine means patients have significantly easier and more direct communication with their medical team. This includes guaranteed access to providers, faster appointment scheduling, longer visits and support outside of traditional office hours, ensuring care is timely, personalized and responsive.
Personalized concierge care focuses on your full health picture. Your provider develops individualized care plans based on medical history, lifestyle, goals and risk factors rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring care is proactive, preventive and tailored to you.
Patients have direct access to the Concierge Medicine physician during dedicated hours, Monday through Friday:
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
These windows are designed for timely communication without long call-back delays.
Yes! Concierge medicine visits are extended and unhurried, allowing more time for in-depth discussions, comprehensive exams and personalized care planning. This approach supports better outcomes by addressing root causes rather than rushing through symptoms.
Yes! Preventive care and wellness are central to Concierge Medicine. The Program emphasizes early detection, health education and customized wellness plans designed to reduce long-term health risks and support overall well-being.
Yes. Members retain full access to St. Luke’s hospitals, specialists, diagnostics, and services, with care coordination provided by your concierge physician.
Membership is individual. Multiple family members may enroll separately, depending on availability. St. Luke’s Concierge Medicine typically sees patients 18 years and older. Please contact the program to discuss options.
The short answer is no. To provide enhanced access and the personalized care Concierge Medicine offers, members enroll solely with the designated concierge physician. Members will have full access to the St. Luke’s Network for specialty and additional care.
The annual membership fee is $3,500 per year. This fee covers enhanced services and access not typically included in traditional insurance-based care.
Membership includes:
- Same-day or next-day appointments
- Extended visit times with your physician
- Direct contact with your doctor and/or medical team 24/7
- Comprehensive annual wellness and preventive evaluation
- Personalized health and wellness planning
- Expedited navigation/coordination with specialists across the award-winning St. Luke’s Network
- Minimal to no waiting during office visits
- Monthly health newsletter
No. The concierge membership fee does not replace health insurance. Insurance is still required for primary care visits and will also be billed for medical services such as labs, imaging, specialist visits, and hospital care. The Concierge Medicine fee provides physician/network access (in addition to the items previously listed).
Membership terms, including refund policies, are reviewed during enrollment. Fees are typically non-refundable once services begin.
Concierge Medicine is an ongoing primary care relationship that provides year-round access, personalized care, and proactive health management. ExecuHealth is a comprehensive one-time executive physical focused on an in-depth health assessment and does not include ongoing primary care or continuous physician access/navigation in the network beyond your one-day appointment at ExecuHealth.
Yes. ExecuHealth provides a comprehensive in-depth executive physical that complements Concierge Medicine by offering a detailed health baseline. Many Concierge Members choose to participate in ExecuHealth to enhance preventative care and inform their ongoing, personalized health plan. One does not replace the other; rather, the programs complement each other.
