Dr. Benjamin Fischer

10/26/2022

Who is a good patient for Dr. Eberly?
Anyone who wants -
- Uncomplicated, unrushed and valuable primary medical care
- Medical advice tailored to you and available when you need it
- Convenience of same day or next day appointments with YOUR physician
- Peace of mind knowing that you can reach your own physician after hours
- An unbiased advocate to help you navigate the complex medical system
- A physician who works directly for YOU without financial incentives that push them to do LESS (or MORE) for you
- A physician who is aware of the real cost of medical care and takes that into consideration when helping you to make medical decisions.

Anyone who
-"never sees the doctor" and wants to stay that way
- "sees too many doctors" and is tired of re-telling their whole story over and over
- feels like their doctor never has time to actually address their needs
- wants to make sure their loved ones are not having to become full-time case managers for them
- values knowing and being known by their physician
- is tired of the revolving door of new "providers" at their primary care office
- has a treasured physician who is retiring and wants to find another long-term physician partner

10/26/2022

Frances is about a foot taller, but still our cleaner...

Fischer Clinic custodian.

10/26/2022

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06/02/2022

If our patients had regular commercial insurance and a commercial insurance primary care "provider", this morning would have been very different for the patient, the radiology clinic and us.

Here's a real time example of responsive, affordable and excellent medical care for a fraction of the cost compared to the industrial health complex accessed through a BUCAH plan - (BUCAH = BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana)

7:00pm - Dr. Fischer's home - Clinic members calls and explains his symptoms to his own physician who knows him well. Dr. Fischer says, come in first thing tomorrow and call me if it gets worse.

8:30 am - Member comes to Fischer Clinic for free urinalysis and appointment with Dr. Benjamin Fischer. Urinalysis and exam confirms possible kidney stone - ouch!

9:18 am - $325 self pay CT scan ordered with a quick call to Raleigh Radiology with no insurance authorization needed because patient uses health sharing instead of commercial insurance.

Member heads to Raleigh Radiology...

Meanwhile -
9:30 am - Dr. Fischer is able to see next patient on time because he didn't have to fight with insurance to get first patient's CT scan approved. Dr. Fischer is present and relaxed and able to focus on the patient.

10:00am First patient calls to say he has already completed CT

10:43am CT Report received at Fischer Clinic confirming kidney stones. Dr. Fischer calls patient to make a plan for treatment

The fastest, most responsive care comes when you doctor doesn't have to fight with your insurance company for things that aren't expensive.

Patient quote: "Why would l pay $1400 a month for a $325 CT scan?"

WHAT IS EVEN WORSE?

Patient might have paid $2650 if he had "good" insurance
We would have pulled our hair out trying to get it authorized
Our attention on the authorization would have taken our attention away from the other patients that needed us today
The patient probably wouldn't be scheduled today

AND INSTEAD -
With a direct primary care doctor and a direct pay $325 CT scan he has been:
Seen by HIS OWN primary care physician
Completed the CT scan at Raleigh Radiology
Received a follow up phone call from Dr. Fischer who:
explained the findings
called in medications to begin treatment plan
Patient is back at home and beginning treatment before he would have been scheduled if he paid through insurance.

Paying directly is priceless.

Check out this report from Clear Health Costs - - exact same procedure code at UNC Hospital

For the exact same CT scan would you rather pay??

$325 with no delay or
$2650 with a long delay likely


https://clearhealthcosts.com/search/?query=74176&zip_code=27601&radius=100&submit=

03/19/2022

Help us support this wonderful organization with an important, life-saving mission.

The Mountains to Sea Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run is designed for speed and agility.

07/16/2021

We are partnering with Hayes Barton Pharmacy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations in our office on August 6th. We will offer Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Please state your preference when you sign up for a time so that we will have the proper inventory available.For ease of scheduling, please

06/11/2021

Happy Birthday, Nurse Kelly!!!

I am so thankful for the joy and fun that Kelly Henderson has brought to our lives! Please going me in celebrating her 50 trips around the sun!! Happy, happy Birthday Kelly!

Love this pre-pandemic memory of biking around Pinehurst in the snow.

04/17/2020

Dr. Ben Fischer and Dr. Zane Lapinskes answer questions from their patients about COVID-19 Helpful links referenced in the video: Harvard Medical School - ht...

09/13/2019

Breaking News: WALK IN FLU SHOT CLINIC TODAY WILL HAVE HIGH DOSE FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE

Thanks to Brent Talley at Hayes Barton Pharmacy we will have the high dose flu shots available today, September 13th in our office for members. High dose flu shots are recommended for people who are over 65 by the CDC because of greater risk of serious complications from the flu.

Hayes Barton staff will give the shots at our office and can process the payment through Medicare since it is free for people who have Medicare.

For anyone who doesn’t need the high dose, we will have the regular dose available for $20. Most insurance plans cover the shot, so you can also go to a pharmacy and have it done there if you have commercial insurance.

Let us know if you have any questions. No appointment required, but if you are coming later in the day you may want to call 919-258-2440 to make sure that we still have shots in stock.

Stay well Fischer Clinic friends!

03/27/2019

Roxie's last day is tomorrow and we will miss her greatly!