Madison Internist Zadie Kenkare Adopts Concierge Medical Model

Dr. Zadie Kenkare has transitioned her private internal medicine practice in Madison, Connecticut, to a membership-based model through a partnership with Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP). The program is designed to reduce patient volume, allowing for longer appointment times and more direct interaction between the physician and patients.

This move comes as many primary care providers face increased administrative burdens and pressure to accommodate high patient loads within standard time slots. By adopting the concierge model, Kenkare aims to dedicate more time to preventive care and personalized health management, which she argues is constrained in traditional high-volume clinic settings.

The membership structure grants patients benefits such as direct after-hours access to the physician, enhanced coordination with specialists, and comprehensive annual wellness exams. The program requires an annual fee, which covers the physician's enhanced availability and additional administrative support for patient care.

Dr. Kenkare, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians with 25 years of experience, stated that the change is intended to foster longer-term health outcomes by prioritizing communication and proactive wellness planning. The practice remains located on Samson Rock Drive in Madison.