Preventive care
Annual wellness exams, vaccines, screenings, and personalized health coaching designed to keep you thriving.
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| Benefit | PlushCare | Traditional in-person care |
| Doctor quality | .svg){kind=small} Board-certified physicians Average 15 years experience Trained at top medical schools Specialized in telehealth best practices |
Board-certified physicians Variable experience levels Limited availability Often rushed appointments |
| Wait times | Available in 15 minutes Day, evening, and weekend appointments No waiting room delays Same-day prescriptions |
2-3 week wait for appointments Limited evening/weekend hours 30-60 minute waiting room delays Multiple trips for prescriptions |
| Convenience | Care from anywhere No travel time or parking fees Flexible scheduling around your life Private, comfortable environment |
Must travel to office Parking costs and traffic delays Fixed office hours only Crowded waiting rooms |
| Appointment length | 15+ minutes with physician Unhurried, focused attention Time for all your questions Comprehensive care planning |
Average 7-10 minutes with doctor Often feel rushed Limited time for questions Quick in-and-out visits |
| Follow-up care | Unlimited messaging with Care Team Quick answers between visits Easy prescription refills Digital health records access |
Limited phone tag communication Delayed responses to questions Additional visits for simple issues Paper records and fax delays |
| Cost | Transparent, upfront pricing Most insurance accepted No surprise facility fees Prescription discount benefits |
Hidden fees and surprise bills Variable insurance coverage Additional facility charges Full retail prescription prices |
Chronic care management
Collaborative care plans for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disorders, and more.
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Same-day urgent care
Rapid treatment for UTIs, sinus infections, rashes, and minor injuries—often within hours.
Telehealth appointments
Secure video consultations let you chat with your doctor from home, office, or on the go.
Preventive care
Annual wellness exams, vaccines, screenings, and personalized health coaching designed to keep you thriving.
Chronic care management
Collaborative care plans for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disorders, and more.
Same-day urgent care
Rapid treatment for UTIs, sinus infections, rashes, and minor injuries—often within hours.
Telehealth appointments
Secure video consultations let you chat with your doctor from home, office, or on the go.
Cesar Duque Gomez, M.D.
Received his M.D. from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2005 and went on to complete his residency at Scripps/Mercy Hospital in San Diego. Prior to that, Dr. Duque served four years in the US Air Force as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Cristina Garcia, M.D.
Attended UCSF for her medical degree and graduated in 2011. She went on to do her internship and residency at White Memorial Medical Center in Family Medicine and was awarded the Community Medicine Award upon her graduation.
Allan Marks, M.D.
Graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1980 and completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center.
Evelyn Darius, M.D.
Attended Indiana University School of Medicine and was inducted into their chapter of the National Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Cesar Duque Gomez, M.D.
Received his M.D. from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2005 and went on to complete his residency at Scripps/Mercy Hospital in San Diego. Prior to that, Dr. Duque served four years in the US Air Force as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Cristina Garcia, M.D.
Attended UCSF for her medical degree and graduated in 2011. She went on to do her internship and residency at White Memorial Medical Center in Family Medicine and was awarded the Community Medicine Award upon her graduation.
Allan Marks, M.D.
Graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1980 and completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center.
Evelyn Darius, M.D.
Attended Indiana University School of Medicine and was inducted into their chapter of the National Gold Humanism Honor Society.
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Step 3
Receive your prescription and care plan
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Paying with insurance
Membership
$19.99
First month free
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Visits
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Visit price with insurance
Often the same as an office visit. Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less!
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Paying without insurance
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$19.99
First month free
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Visits
$129
Visit price without insurance
Initial visits are $129.
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