William J Heringer, M.D. - Personalized Healthcare

08/07/2025

About Personalized Healthcare:

I have many goals in my Personalized Healthcare practice and they all revolve around you and your health. I am here to provide you with the best care while emphasizing the prevention and early detection of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. I want to get to know you and learn about all the factors that affect your health, including your interests and activities, your job, your goals, and any and all factors that play a role in your overall well-being and health.

Some of the additional benefits:
• The highest quality of care – With my focus on a smaller number of patients, I am better able to concentrate on each individual patient and gather a more holistic view of your health profile.
• Strong focus on preventive medicine and long-term health and wellness – My philosophy is to educate you about your personal medical needs and risks. This will empower you to take an active role in managing and maintaining good health.
• We will get you in when needed – With the exception of your annual exam, same-day or next business day appointments are available even for minor and non-urgent medical problems
• Little or no office waiting time and longer appointments when needed – Office visits will be scheduled to allow ample time to address all of your healthcare needs
• Direct phone access to my assistants and to me during office hours - I will make every effort to speak with you at the time of your call; however, if I am with another patient, you can speak with my staff and I will return your call promptly
• My personal cell phone number will be provided. This will allow you easy access to me for urgent medical problems that occur outside of my regular office hours. Ideally, I want to hear from you when you are ill or injured before you go to the hospital or an urgent care center, or after you have called paramedics.
• Complimentary travel medicine consultations before your trips- Upon request, I will provide you with medical advice before traveling and during your trip customized to your destination
• Enhanced communication – I want to be involved in all aspects of your care. With fewer patients in my practice, you can expect more personalized and rapid phone access to me and my staff. We will have more time to work with any specialists involved in your care
•End-of-life counseling visits with patient and family – We will discuss viable options, personal issues, and offer appropriate documentation for your wishes.

If you would like to make an appointment to visit with me to see if we are a good fit, please call my office at 805-688-7200.

06/30/2025

I am currently accepting a limited number of new patients. As a concierge Internal Medicine physician with an intentionally small practice, I am able to devote meaningful time to all of my patients. I have the time to provide individualized, personalized healthcare and to focus not only on treating illness, but also have the time to delve into promoting your overall wellness.

My annual fee incudes:
*Comprehensive Care--diagnose and treat a wide range of adult health issues, from acute illness (e.g., infections) to chronic conditions (e.g.,diabetes, hypertension, heart disease), while emphasizing preventive care and wellness.
*Enhanced Access--I offer same-day or next-day appointments, extended office visits (usually 30 minutes), and direct access to me via phone, generally 24/7.
*Personalized Attention--My goal is to build a strong patient-doctor relationship through in-depth consultations, tailored treatment plans and coordination with specialists if needed.
*Preventive Focus-- I provide thorough health screenings, detailed 2 hour annual comprehensive physical exams, and proactive management of risk factors to prevent disease progression.
*Health Advocacy--Acting as my patient's advocate, I can help guide you through complex medical systems, and ensure continuity of care.

If you're interested in knowing more about my practice, please contact my office at
805-688-7200 to see if we could be a good fit as partners in your health.

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

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While it’s just a blood test, it is costly and is not yet covered by Medicare or most insurance companies. In addition, as with any broad screening test, there is always a risk of a false positive, so he will go over that and other questions you have during your physical. You can learn more about the Galleri test here:

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