Question 1

Q: What approach does Dr. Charlotte Grinberg take in providing primary care and longevity medicine?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Charlotte Grinberg provides a direct membership model of primary care to provide more a personal, one-on-one relationship between the patient and their provider. She believes in being responsive and compassionate and her practice size is restricted to a set number of patients to ensure there is time to meet each patient's needs. She also uses AI tools to assist with documentation and communication. Dr. Charlotte Grinberg does not accept payment from health insurance companies. Patients do still need health insurance to pay for their other health care needs such as certain laboratory tests, medications, specialty care, emergencies, and hospitalizations.

Question 2

Q: What is longevity medicine?

Accepted Answer

Longevity medicine (also sometimes referred to as functional health) is an emerging field that focuses on extending the healthy, functional years of an individual's life by preventing, detecting, and treating age-related diseases and disorders. In addition to providing traditional primary care services, Dr. Grinberg believes in additional personalized testing and lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management). At least eighty percent of chronic diseases are a direct result of lifestyle choices. This means that our day-to-day decisions have a significant impact on our overall health. She also provides individual longevity consults to order and interpret specialized tests and recommend specific interventions. These insights allow for a highly tailored approach to optimizing health, improving resilience, and slowing age-related decline.

Question 3

Q: What is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Grinberg does not bill insurance. Insurance-based system leads to rushed, lower-quality, and more expensive healthcare.Cost: $5,000 per year (billed semiannually)

Question 4

Q: What services are included in the primary care membership?

Accepted Answer

Membership in the practice patient portal and telephone/email communications
Annual Physical Examination to monitor existing health conditions and recommend preventative treatments
Up to ten visits per year: in office visits 
EKGs when clinically appropriate
Ordering of labs (drawn in office or sent to third-party vendor) and imaging (sent to third-party vendor)
Detailed explanation of all laboratory tests, imaging results, and other services ordered from outside providers
Prompt appointments, including same or next-day appointments for office and virtual visits with minimal wait
Medication refills (within 2 business days)
Specialty care coordination
Completion of medical history forms and medical necessity forms as necessary
Completion of pre-authorization forms for medical services and prescription medications (except where in-plan physician referral is required)

Question 5

Q: Do you accept patients of all ages?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we provide services to patients that are 18+.

Question 6

Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Charlotte Grinberg?

Accepted Answer

If you want to speak with Dr. Grinberg directly and do a meet and greet please book a 15 minute phone or video consultation.  Please click "Enroll now" button to go to enrollment page for the direct primary care membership program. You will not be billed until the membership start date you pick. Please contact office@tolifelongevity.com or phone 301-857-9225 with any questions or if you are interested in a one-time visit (longevity consult, urgent care, pre-operative clearance exam)

Question 7

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

There is a 6 month commitment contract. After that, you can cancel at anytime with a 30-day notice. If you decide to rejoin later, there is a $250 re-enrollment fee. We aim to provide hassle-free, convenient healthcare. If you need to reschedule, just let us know. After your first no-show, a $25 fee will be applied for each missed appointment.

Question 8

Q: What if I have an emergency?

Accepted Answer

If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. After you hang up, please contact us. We will assist in the coordination of your emergency care thereafter.

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