SaludVIP

by  Susan Shalhoub 

Quality healthcare is a concern for all of us, as are cost considerations. 

The professionals at SaludVIP in Oviedo understand that and provide what everyone deserves – exceptional healthcare that is centered on the patient. 

SaludVIP, tailored to Spanish-speaking seniors ages 65 and older, specializes in primary care for Medicare beneficiaries. The clinic provides traditional services such as physicals, wellness checks, flu immunizations, chronic care management, lab work, and diagnostics.

At SaludVIP, patients are empowered to take charge of their healthcare. Access to same-day appointments and multiple medical services under one roof mean less hassle and less stress for patients and providers.

“Our listening-centered approach – offering longer appointments compared to other medical offices – translates into reduced healthcare costs for patients,” says SaludVIP provider Dr. Javier Urdaneta. “More listening means correct diagnoses and effective treatment from the beginning. In this way, SaludVIP cuts out unneeded tests and hospitalizations, which lowers patient costs and stress levels.” 

Unlike other physicians who see a high number of patients a day, SaludVIP providers typically see fewer than 15 patients in the course of a day. 

At SaludVIP, extended appointment times are the norm and allow patients to feel heard and build trust in their providers. 

“With more time allotted for each visit,” says Dr. Urdaneta, “providers have a better opportunity to build an individualized profile of the patient’s lifestyle and health concerns.”

Longer appointment times lead to a better 360-degree view of the patient’s lifestyle, which includes their diet, symptoms, and activity level – all of which can help in forming accurate diagnoses.

At SaluVIP, patients work closely with their providers and understand why their treatments are being prescribed. And because patients feel valued, they are more likely to stick with those treatment plans for their overall improved health.

The foundation of SaludVIP is more convenient, patient-centered, one-stop healthcare. As a result, the benefits to both patients and providers are infinite.