A man aged about 40 kept avoiding routine colonoscopy. He was feeling fine, had no dangerous symptoms and was worried about his out-of-pocket expenses. It wasn’t until an unrelated knee surgery helped him meet his insurance deductible that he scheduled a screening.
The result was a diagnosis of colon cancer, which was treatable because it was caught early.
Stories like these highlight a reality in health care today: Prevention works when people are supported, informed, and encouraged to act before symptoms appear.
MDVIP has been designed to fill this gap.
Designed for prevention, not reaction
MDVIP is a personalized primary care model designed around prevention, access, and long-term relationships. By limiting patient panels to a few hundred rather than several thousand, MDVIP physicians are able to spend more time with each patient and take a proactive approach to health rather than reacting as problems arise.
This approach is most clearly seen in MDVIP’s annual wellness program, an in-depth assessment that goes far beyond the standard physical. Patients spend one-on-one time reviewing advanced test results and creating a personalized preventive plan for the year ahead.
“With the MDVIP model, we have 30-minute appointments,” prospective MDVIP physician Dr. Jordan Pastorek Said. “For the annual wellness program, (we) spend an hour and a half going over … test results and a preventative plan for the next year.”
That level of time and attention allows physicians to look beyond surface-level indicators and care about each patient’s lifestyle, family history and future health goals, not just what shows up on a chart.
The value of that deeper approach becomes clear when “healthy” doesn’t tell the whole story.
In one example, a 30-year-old physically healthy marathon runner suffered a massive heart attack, despite having normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels and no vital symptoms. Advanced testing later revealed a hidden blockage in a vital artery: a silent risk that standard testing failed to detect.
By truly understanding the patient’s history, lifestyle and risk profile, MDVIP physicians are in a better position to order additional evaluation, such as cardiac imaging, which can uncover hidden risks and allow intervention before crisis occurs.
The power of long-term doctor-patient relationships
Continuity of care is at the heart of the MDVIP experience. Seeing the same physician year after year builds trust, familiarity, and intuition: elements that cannot be replicated in rushed, transactional visits.
“When a patient comes in who you’ve been caring for for a long time and with whom you have a personal relationship, … you’ll be better able to manage (their care) when a serious problem comes up,” Dr. Pastorek said.
Access that changes results
Accessibility is another defining feature. With fewer patients to manage, MDVIP physicians are more available for same-day or next-day appointments, and can often be reached directly after hours or on weekends.
This access can prevent unnecessary urgent care or emergency room visits, offering reassurance and timely care when patients need it most.
A model designed for the future of care
In a health care system that is often driven by volume and speed, MDVIP represents a shift toward thoughtful, relationship-based care, where prevention is actionable, access is meaningful and patients are seen as individuals, not appointments.
Dr. Pastorek’s Frisco practice is joining the MDVIP model in April.
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