Appointments at Duke Signature Care

Your first appointment with your primary care doctor includes a complete evaluation and an in-depth discussion of your health requests and goals. Expect to spend about 90 minutes with your doctor. Each person’s appointment differs based on individual needs. Yours may include bloodwork, an EKG, a bone density test, or other tests. If needed, our office will help you schedule appointments for screening tests like colonoscopies or mammograms. 

Membership in Duke Signature Care gives you access to same- or next-day extended appointments with your primary care doctor. Every time you visit our office, you will see your doctor and familiar nursing and administrative staff. Our goal is to establish a relationship that goes beyond treating illness and extends to wellness planning, disease prevention, healthy lifestyle coaching, and annual diagnostic examinations.

If you have heart disease, atrial fibrillation, angina, or other heart problems, our in-house cardiologist can provide the focused care you need. You also have access to the full range of providers at Duke Health, from neurologists to physical therapists.

If you have urgent questions or concerns after hours, your doctor is available by phone 24/7. You can also send and receive non-urgent messages securely through My Duke Health (previously Duke MyChart). If you need more time with your doctor, for example, to discuss test results in-depth, you can schedule an extended telephone visit. Virtual (video-based) appointments are also available. We make it easy for you to communicate with your doctor and to get the care you need when you need it.

Annual fees for concierge medicine programs are not currently covered by any health insurance plans. The membership cost for Duke Signature Care is $2,750 per year with a discount for Duke employees. As with any medical practice, normal insurance co-pays and deductibles apply to the care you receive. You will be responsible for any fees your insurance determines to be the patient's responsibility.