This pediatric practice offers direct, 24/7 access to a board-certified pediatrician through a transparent monthly membership model. Patients receive personalized care without the typical hassles of copays or hidden fees. The service prioritizes physician availability for immediate consultation regarding pediatric and pediatric critical care needs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional pediatric care models often create barriers to timely access and consistent communication between families and their pediatrician. This can lead to delayed consultations for urgent concerns and a fragmented patient-physician relationship, impacting the overall quality of care.
Solution
Peppermint Pediatrics offers a membership-based direct primary care model that provides families with 24/7 direct access to a board-certified pediatrician. This approach eliminates copays and hidden fees, fostering a direct and continuous line of communication. The model is designed to accommodate the unpredictable nature of childhood health needs and the demands of busy family schedules, ensuring personalized and readily available medical support.
Target Audience
Families seeking convenient, personalized pediatric care with direct access to their pediatrician, including those with adolescents and college-aged students.
Features
- Direct, 24/7 access to a board-certified pediatrician via personal contact methods.
- Membership model with a fixed monthly fee, covering all in-person visits, phone calls, emails, and virtual consultations.
- Quarterly check-ins for developmental and mental health assessments.
- Care provided for adolescents through college graduation or age 22.
- Coordination of care with specialists and hospital physicians when necessary.
- No contracts or long-term obligations; 30-day written notice required for membership cancellation.
- Accepts FSA payments, subject to carrier approval.
- Pediatrician is vaccinated according to CDC schedule and requires adherence to the same for all patients.