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New Healthcare Practices Launched in Salt Lake City

In a significant development for healthcare in Salt Lake City, board-certified physicians Celia Garner, MD, and Nicholas G. Hanson, MD, have joined forces with MDVIP, a frontrunner in membership-based healthcare. This new partnership aims to provide local residents with a more personalized and accessible primary care experience.

MDVIP, which boasts a network of over 1,300 primary care doctors nationwide, supports practices that prioritize patients who desire more attention and time from their healthcare providers. This trend in healthcare signifies a shift towards patient-centered care, allowing physicians to foster deeper relationships with their patients.

Practices by Experienced Physicians

Both Dr. Garner and Dr. Hanson bring substantial experience to their new practices.

Dr. Celia Garner has been a trusted internist in Salt Lake Valley for the past 15 years. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, she completed her residency at the renowned Boston Medical Center. Her practice, located at 24 South 1100 East, Suite 310, focuses on preventive health and chronic disease management. Dr. Garner emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding a patient's health and life history, ensuring every individual receives a tailored wellness plan. She expresses her passion for creating warm, nurturing relationships with her patients, believing that such bonds enhance the quality of care.

Dr. Nicholas G. Hanson, a family physician with over a decade of experience in Utah, also operates from the same Salt Lake City location. He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center in Texas. Dr. Hanson's interests lie in managing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, along with a passion for sports medicine. He appreciates the MDVIP model as it allows for customized healthcare plans suited to individual patient needs.

Benefits of MDVIP Affiliation

The MDVIP model promotes smaller practice sizes, which in turn enables healthcare professionals to dedicate more time to their patients. Appointments in these practices typically last 30 minutes, and same- or next-day appointments are often available. A significant advantage is the 24/7 availability of physicians, ensuring that patients can reach out anytime they need assistance.

MDVIP offers patients an annual membership fee, which includes access to the MDVIP Wellness Program. This program encompasses a full yearly health assessment that features advanced diagnostic testing and screenings. Through this initiative, health professionals can provide ongoing support and resources, focusing on preventative measures and healthier lifestyle choices. The MDVIP Connect app further bridges the communication gap, allowing patients to reach their doctors online and access necessary health documents whenever required.

This approach not only enhances patient care but also yields proven health outcomes. Studies have indicated that patients affiliated with MDVIP practices experience fewer hospitalizations and better overall health compared to those in traditional care settings. For instance, Medicare patients have seen a 79% reduction in hospitalizations, translating to savings of roughly $600 million in one year.

A Bright Future for Primary Care

MDVIP has earned high patient satisfaction ratings, consistently exceeding 90% in annual membership renewals. This growing trend in personalized healthcare illustrates the demand for more individualized attention in a system that often feels rushed and impersonal. As Dr. Garner stated, “The time to listen, understand and create specific plans tailored to each patient is critical in providing the kind of proactive care that patients truly desire.”

With the launch of these MDVIP practices, Salt Lake City is poised to enhance its healthcare landscape, providing patients with not just treatment, but a well-rounded partnership in their health journey.

For more information about Dr. Garner or to join her practice, visit MDVIP-Celia Garner.

For Dr. Hanson, visit MDVIP-Nicholas Hanson.