MDVIP Grows South Florida Footprint with Primary Care Practices in Coral Springs and Stuart

• Theresa Collier, DO, a board-certified internist with dual certification in endocrinology, has opened her practice at 2929 North University Drive, Suite 107, in Coral Springs. Dr. Collier's areas of interest include women's health, nutrition and fitness of both the heart and mind. She received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and performed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. She went on to complete a fellowship in endocrinology at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami. Dr. Collier is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds licenses in Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Wisconsin. For more information or to join her practice, visit https://www.mdvip.com/theresacollierdo.
• Chris G. Rao, MD, a board-certified family physician, is located at 528 SE Osceola Street, Suite 2, in Stuart. Dr. Rao has special interests in women's health, men's health, nutrition, weight management and hypertension. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans and performed his internship and family medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Dr. Rao has published two books on proactive approaches to preventing age-related disease, The Midlife Health Guide for Women and The Midlife Health Guide for Men, as featured in The New York Times. He also hosted the radio show "In The Know with Dr. Rao!" on WPSL 1590 AM. For more information or to join his practice, visit https://www.mdvip.com/christopherraomd.

As MDVIP affiliates, Dr. Collier and Dr. Rao maintain smaller practices, allowing them to spend more time with each patient to focus on disease prevention and early detection, as well as help manage chronic conditions. The doctors provide other conveniences, including same- or next-day appointments that last an average of 30 minutes and 24/7 physician availability.

"My mission is to guide patients to better health and wellness, not just the absence of sickness, using an individualized approach that addresses their personal goals and potential obstacles," said Dr. Theresa Collier. "The MDVIP program enables me to accomplish this by providing more time to get to know who you are and provide you with the tools to change your life for the better. As a female doctor, I have a particular interest in helping women feel their best at every stage of their lives."

"For over 25 years, I have dedicated my family practice to helping patients pursue optimal health by integrating evidence-based medical care with holistic strategies," said Dr. Chris Rao. "I personally strive to 'walk the talk' by maintaining an active lifestyle, embracing balanced nutrition and fostering mental well-being. As an MDVIP affiliate, I look forward to bringing my experiences and working closely with patients along their own journey toward more vibrant, long-lasting health."

Personalized Care
For an annual membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient's overall health. Using the results, physicians provide ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.

Other benefits include the MDVIP Connect app and website, which allow patients to communicate with their doctor online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans, workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent need arise while a patient is traveling, physicians can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may include another MDVIP affiliate.

Proven Health Outcomes
Eleven peer-reviewed, published studies show that patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices have better health outcomes compared to those in traditional primary care practices, including:

• 79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients, equating to $600 million savings in one year
• 72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
• 40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing

MDVIP has achieved unrivaled patient satisfaction scores, which in addition to its annual membership renewals, consistently exceed 90%.

About MDVIP
Founded in 2000, MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 1,300 primary care physicians serving over 400,000 patients. The company offers medical practice solutions customized to meet the needs of doctors and patients. MDVIP is ranked one of the 10 Top Executive Wellness Programs by Worth magazine and is recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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