You finish your coffee, answer a few messages, wrap a blood pressure cuff around your arm, and press start. The number is higher than you expected. Should you be worried? Knowing how to check blood pressure at home correctly can help you understand whether your reading is accurate. Before interpreting the result, consider how you…
Understanding the early signs, hidden risks, and small lifestyle changes that can make a meaningful difference. You may feel perfectly healthy. Your annual blood work may look reassuring. You may have never been told that your blood sugar is elevated. Yet insulin resistance can develop even while your blood sugar remains within the normal range.…
Imagine living with unexplained joint pain for fourteen years without knowing why. At first, it means sitting out during school soccer games. Later, it means modifying workout routines to avoid activities that aggravate the pain. Eventually, it means skipping travels with your spouse if they involve prolonged physical exertion. Little by little, you adjust your…
An open letter to patients and physicians from Dr. Lyuba Kofler, founder of Infinity Care in Westport, CT Dear patients and fellow physicians, There is a moment in medicine that stays with me. The appointment is almost over. The next patient is waiting. And the person sitting across from you finally says what they were…
If you’re looking for a more personalized alternative to traditional primary care, you may have come across two increasingly popular options: concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC). Both models aim to improve the patient experience by giving physicians more time with their patients, reducing rushed appointments, and making medical care easier to access. But concierge medicine and…
Concierge practices can differ significantly in access, panel size, services, and philosophy. These ten questions can help you choose the right concierge doctor in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Can you still use health insurance if you have a concierge doctor? Learn how concierge primary care can work alongside insurance for labs, imaging, prescriptions, specialists, hospital care and other eligible services.
Laboratory testing is an important part of preventive healthcare, diagnosing medical conditions, and monitoring your health over time. But the cost of blood work can sometimes be confusing—particularly for patients with high-deductible health insurance plans or when certain tests are not fully covered by insurance. At Infinity Care, a concierge primary care practice in Westport,…
When people first hear about concierge medicine, one of the first questions they ask is: If you’ve found yourself searching Google for a “concierge physician near me,” chances are you’re looking for something different from the traditional primary care experience. Maybe you’re tired of waiting weeks for an appointment. Maybe your visits feel rushed. Perhaps…
When people first hear about concierge medicine, one of the first questions they ask is: “Isn’t that expensive?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, paying an annual membership for concierge primary care may seem like an added healthcare expense. But when you look beyond the membership fee—and consider the hidden costs of traditional healthcare—the…