New Year, New Doctor-Patient Relationship

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? A lot of Americans do—and most of them fail to achieve their goals, whether it’s getting more sleep, losing weight, or eating healthier. There are many reasons resolutions fail, including lack of accountability and poor planning.

Health goals, in particular, often fail due to a lack of support. That’s where having a primary care physician who has the time to support you can come in handy. Dr. Meredith Vejnar has just such a practice in Greer, right off of Pelham Road and the Parkway.  

Dr. Vejnar sees fewer patients as part of her MDVIP-affiliated practice and has time to help you focus on your health goals.

“I take time with every patient to answer questions and connect with you. This allows me to meet you where you are and form a plan together for helping you achieve your health goals,” says Dr. Vejnar, a family medicine practitioner.

Her practice is also focused on preventive care. Members take part annually in the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes advanced tests and screenings not typically covered by insurance, identifying health risks before they become health problems.

She also has more time to offer conveniences not available in most primary care practices, such as:

• Same- and next-day appointments
• Longer visits that can start on time
• After-hours availability for urgent needs

Patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices like hers also experience better health outcomes, according to multiple peer-reviewed, published studies. These include 72 percent fewer hospitalizations than patients in traditional primary care practices; 12 percent fewer heart attacks and strokes among at-risk patients; and better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

They also have time to work with their doctor on getting healthier, whether it’s through New Year’s resolutions or the personalized wellness plan their MDVIP-affiliated physicians create as part of the MDVIP Wellness Program.

Learn more about Dr. Vejnar’s practice today at mdvip.com/DrVejnar