Most people spend more time waiting in a doctor’s office than actually speaking with their physician. That rushed experience is changing. Orange County residents now have options that flip the script, concierge doctors who prioritize your time, your questions, and your long-term health goals. This model gives you direct access to your physician, same-day appointments when you need them, and care that comes to you, at home, at your office, or through your phone.
Choosing the right provider matters because the models vary widely. Some focus on in-home visits, others on geriatric care, and a few tie into large hospital systems. This guide walks through 4 concierge doctors, each offering personalized and on-demand care, so you can find the right match for your health needs and lifestyle.
How to Select Top Concierge Doctors
We reviewed each provider based on specific factors that shape the quality and convenience of concierge care. Here’s what we looked at:
- Physician access and availability: Each provider was checked for direct physician contact outside regular office hours, including telehealth and after-hours options.
- Range of services offered: We examined whether the practice covers preventive care, urgent care, chronic disease support, and specialist connections.
- Membership structure and pricing clarity: We studied how each program structures fees, plan options, and enrollment processes.
- Care delivery model: We looked at where and how care happens, in-home, in-office, virtual, or a combination.
- Patient experience and reputation: We checked patient feedback, online reviews, and any institutional recognition to measure satisfaction and trust.
The Concierge Doctors We’ve Highlighted
Here are the 4 doctors featured in this guide:
- Unify Care
- Dr. Nicole Lawrence (Skypark Preferred Family Care)
- Concierge MD
- Hoag Concierge Medicine
1 – Unify Care
- Specialties: Internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and longevity
- Service model: In-home physician visits across Southern California
- Membership: Standard $499/month and Premium $999/month; pay-per-visit available
- Physician access: 30-minute response time; 24/7 telehealth for Premium members
- OC coverage: Serves 55+ Orange County zip codes for in-home visits
Company Overview: The practice blends traditional concierge primary care with specialized knowledge in pulmonary disease, critical care, and longevity medicine. Services include hormone optimization, IV therapy, peptide protocols, and advanced biomarker screening that analyzes over 100 biomarkers. They coordinate referrals and specialist care across the county’s leading hospital networks and also see travelers and executives at local hotels and resorts. Plans can be customized for individuals, families, or businesses. The contact number for Unify Care is (949) 979-6956.
Best For: Patients who want board-certified, in-home physician visits with subspecialty pulmonary and critical care expertise.
Standout Feature: In-home concierge medicine combining primary care with pulmonary, critical care, and longevity subspecialties, with a 30-minute response commitment.
2 – Dr. Nicole Lawrence (Skypark Preferred Family Care)
- Board certifications: Internal medicine and geriatric medicine (fellowship at UCLA)
- Practice physicians: Dr. Thomas LaGrelius (FAAFP), Dr. Nicole Lawrence, Dr. Jeffrey Karns
- Services: Primary care, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, women’s health, weight loss
- Care settings: Office, hospital, home visits, and nursing facility visits
- Hospital privileges: Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Little Company of Mary
Company Overview: Skypark Preferred Family Care operates from 23451 Madison Street, Suite 140, Torrance, CA 90505, serving patients from Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and nearby South Bay areas, some patients come from as far as Mexico and Hong Kong. Dr. Nicole Lawrence holds board certifications in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, completing her geriatric fellowship at UCLA and her internal medicine residency at UC Irvine. The practice runs on a direct financial relationship between physician and patient, doctors answer to patients, not insurance companies or corporate structures. Services include wellness physicals, immunizations, minor surgical procedures, disease management, weight loss support with a registered dietitian, and specialist referrals. Physicians remain available 24/7 to members. Phone: 310-375-1393.
Best For: South Bay and Orange County–adjacent patients who want a concierge practice with geriatric expertise, hospital privileges, and care across office, home, hospital, and nursing facility settings.
Standout Feature: A concierge practice with dual board-certified physicians covering internal medicine and geriatrics, providing care across office, home, hospital, and nursing facility settings with 24/7 direct physician access.
3 – Concierge MD
- Founded by: Dr. Abe Malkin (MD, MBA) and Dr. Neal Kumar (MD, MBA)
- Membership plans: Basic $499/month, Premium $799/month, Executive $1,199/month (20% off annual)
- Service model: In-home house calls, virtual consultations, and nationwide coverage
- Services: Primary care, urgent care, longevity, IV therapy, weight loss, cosmetics
- Insurance: Does not accept insurance; HSA/FSA accepted; superbill provided
Company Overview: Concierge MD is a nationwide in-home medical provider co-founded by Dr. Abe Malkin (CEO) and Dr. Neal Kumar (Medical Director), with Dr. Sogol Ash overseeing longevity programs. The practice delivers on-demand house calls for primary care, urgent care, and wellness treatments at your home, office, hotel, or event, covering areas like Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and beyond. Services span longevity medicine, IV vitamin infusions, peptide therapy, weight loss programs (semaglutide), cosmetic treatments (Botox), travel vaccines, and specialty prescriptions. Same-day or next-day appointments are available seven days a week. New patients receive a free 15-minute consultation. Membership requires a minimum 6-month commitment (12 months for Executive). Coverage extends to 17 states and 31 cities.
Best For: Patients who want a national in-home concierge service with same-day house calls, longevity medicine, and flexible membership tiers covering primary care through executive wellness.
Standout Feature: A national in-home concierge platform offering same-day house calls with three membership tiers, longevity optimization, and coverage in 17 states, plus a free initial consultation.
4 – Hoag Concierge Medicine
- Affiliation: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
- Physicians: 5 board-certified doctors including internal medicine and family medicine
- Locations: Newport Beach (500 Superior Ave) and Aliso Viejo (26671 Aliso Creek Rd)
- Access: 24/7 physician availability by phone, text, and email for members
- Insurance: Accepts PPO, Medicare, and most EPO plans; HMO not accepted
Company Overview: Hoag Concierge Medicine operates as a membership program within Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, one of Orange County’s most established health systems since 1952. The program uses board-certified physicians who maintain smaller patient panels, which allows for longer visits, same-day appointments, and shorter wait times. Members receive 24/7 physician access, a dedicated care team (physician, medical assistant, clinical care coordinator, and member concierge assistant), access to top-tier fitness facilities, exercise and nutrition professionals, full lifestyle assessments, and a personalized action plan. Hoag Concierge Medicine physicians also conduct Hoag Executive Health exams, with bundled pricing available for both programs. Members connect across Hoag’s network of more than 1,800 physicians and 52 specialty areas. Newport Beach: 949-629-2600. Aliso Viejo: 949-556-3304. Family pricing is available.
Best For: Patients who want concierge care backed by Hoag’s hospital system with access to 1,800+ physicians, 52+ specialties, and top-tier fitness and wellness facilities.
Standout Feature: A concierge program embedded within Hoag’s hospital system, providing 24/7 physician access, coordination across 52+ specialties and 1,800+ physicians, and connected fitness and nutrition professionals.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Concierge Doctor
Care Delivery Model
Think about whether you prefer in-home visits, a traditional office, virtual appointments, or a mix. In-home practices bring convenience directly to you, but scheduling and logistics can differ from office-based care.
Membership Cost and Value
Monthly fees for concierge doctors usually fall between $300 and $600 for mid-tier plans. Hospital-affiliated programs often charge a membership fee alongside insurance billing. Ask what the membership includes and what gets billed separately.
Physician Access and Response Time
Find out the average response time, whether after-hours access is available, and if 24/7 telehealth is part of your plan. Real around-the-clock physician availability is different from extended business hours.
Specialist and Hospital Coordination
Some concierge practices work independently while others connect directly into large hospital networks with smooth specialist referrals. Match the level of coordination to how complex your health needs are.
Insurance Compatibility
Not every concierge program accepts insurance for regular visits. Some operate on a cash-pay basis and provide a superbill, while others bill PPO or Medicare for covered services along with the membership fee. Clarify this upfront.
Start by identifying what matters most to you: in-home visits, geriatric expertise, a nationwide house call network, or backing from a hospital system. Match those priorities to a concierge doctor whose model fits that purpose, then schedule an introductory call or consultation and make sure to ask specific questions about what your membership fee covers, response times, after-hours policies, and how the practice coordinates referrals and specialist care.
You deserve healthcare that listens to you, respects your time, and works around your life, not the other way around.


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