How To Start A Concierge Practice

Lisa Wong, MD, an endocrinologist in Honolulu, transitioned from a traditional practice to a concierge model seven years ago. She detailed the challenges of her previous practice, including high patient volumes and administrative burdens. Dr.Wong chose concierge medicine, offering patients direct access and same-day appointments for an annual fee. She emphasizes the benefits of longer appointment times, improved patient relationships, and better work-life balance. She also highlights the financial stability and legal compliance required for such a model.

Learn more about Lisa Wong, MD
Dr. Lisa Wong strives to help people live healthy lives to enjoy their work, family, relationships and passions. An endocrinologist in solo private practice in Honolulu since 2002, her intention is to partner with and support her patients to live full, meaningful lives. She enjoys coaching and encouraging her patients through difficult transitions, diagnoses and new treatment modalities including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii.