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A Precision Approach to Your Health

Experience a trusting, collaborative health care relationship and extraordinary medical care with Dr. Richa Uppal, MD.

Our new independent, membership-based concierge practice opens in Portland, OR — March 2025.

Exceptional Concierge Medical Care

Personalized Medicine

Take control of your health by realizing the benefits of a one-on-one relationship with your physician, with personalized care and attention to every detail of your health journey.

Comprehensive Analysis

Gain personalized, in-depth insights into your overall health, going beyond standard check-ups. By analyzing a wide range of factors, from genetics to lifestyle, we enable early detection and prevention of potential health issues.

Increased Access

Enjoy direct physician access via phone, email and text. Same day or next day visits are generally available at our location, online or even at your home

Benefits

  • Membership-based, comprehensive medical care from an experienced internal medicine physician at every visit and with direct access when you need it.

  • For high performance individuals, we’ll leverage the latest science in nutrition and exercise. History, labs, imaging and genetic data, as indicated will be used to forecast and implement preventative measures.

  • Every plan is individualized. There are FIVE parts to what you can expect with our work together:

    •      Identify and treat underlying medical causes of weight disturbances including mental health and sleep

    •      Understanding principles of nutrition which lead to better body composition- increasing muscle mass and reducing fat mass

    •      Help plan an exercise regimen that promotes replacing fat with muscle

    •      Work towards a sustainable lifestyle and diet

    •      Utilize medications to help with weight management when indicated

  • Acute problems are unwelcome surprises. Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and others are a constant burden. Together we will create a treatment plan that works for your lifestyle, optimizes your health, incorporating the latest science and technology available.

FAQs

Q: What is a typical visit to your office like?

My patients will attest that I’m all about going beyond the surface. No detail is pushed aside as all our body systems are connected. Through history-taking, examination, and an unwavering commitment to evidence-based care, I want to bring all my knowledge towards the benefit of my patients. I place great importance on staying educated in the latest advances in medicine.

Each appointment is an unrushed experience, giving you the time you need to share your concerns. It's in these moments of unhurried care that the real breakthroughs happen—accurate diagnoses and the magic of true healing.

Since I am limiting my practice to a small group of patients, patients can expect a deep knowledge of and familiarity with their needs and lifestyles, prompt solutions to their health care needs, obviating delays in treatment, and unnecessary trips to urgent care or ER.

Q: What is concierge medicine, and how does it work?

Concierge medicine is a personalized healthcare model, which has been available for over 20 years. Patients benefit from an old-school, deeper connection with their doctor for tailored treatment, and preventative healthcare. They pay an annual or monthly fee for longer visits and direct access. Since the membership fee allows the physician to carry a small panel of patients, it allows for faster communication and greater availability, often including same-day or next-day appointments, which is often not possible in the health care environment today.

Q: Is concierge medicine right for me?

If you aspire to a personalized approach to managing your health, have a physician who knows you and your goals, has requisite time for your concerns, and who you have fast direct access to, concierge medicine would be a good fit.

Q: What are the benefits of concierge medicine?

  • Longer, more in-depth appointments to address all your concerns and integrate the latest treatment advances to your care.

  • Same-day or next-day appointments for urgent issues to obviate urgent care and unnecessary ER visits.

  • Direct access to your doctor via phone, email, or text for rapid communication.

  • Preventive, evidence-based care to help you thrive.

  • Personalized medicine for your specific needs and goals.

  • Travel medicine for your next adventure, available when you need it.

Q: Does concierge medicine still accept insurance?

Yes, most insurance plans, including Medicare will be billed for office visits.

The concierge fee is separate from insurance and covers services like extended appointments, direct communication with your doctor, and wellness planning.

Membership or concierge fee does NOT cover labs, studies, imaging, specialist care, ER and urgent care visits, hospital stays, surgeries and so on. These will be covered by your respective insurance plan.

Q: What about travel related questions?

Travel services are available to all patients as part of the membership fee. These services are typically not covered by insurance plans. For specialized vaccines, patients will be directed to collaborating pharmacies.