Dr. Michael McBrearty, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, Fairhope, AL
Family Medicine SpecialistsDr. McBrearty has practiced family medicine in Baldwin County since 1976 and opened a concierge practice, Family Medicine Specialists, in 2015.
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About Dr. McBrearty
Dr. McBrearty earned a BS in chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1969 and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1973. He completed an internship at the University of Oklahoma Hospital and Clinics in Oklahoma City and became board certified in family practice in 1976. He has practiced family medicine in Baldwin County since 1976 and was a founding partner in Family Practice Associates of Montrose, P.A.
From 1998 until 2022 he served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, and he was its Medical Director for 24 years. He opened Family Medicine Specialists, a concierge medicine practice, on February 1, 2015. Dr. McBrearty describes moving to concierge medicine so he could slow down while continuing to care for patients.
He admits his patients to the hospital when necessary and makes routine visits during hospitalization. Outside work, his hobbies include home repairs, gardening, Z cars, boating and playing with grandchildren.
Membership and fees
The practice runs on an annual Member Amenities Fee paid up front that is not covered by health insurance, and members pay no copay or deductible to the practice.
The fee includes an annual comprehensive wellness exam and covers office visits and copays.
Patients still need insurance for hospital stays, procedures and specialists.
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Patient reviews
I always have trust in his judgment.
"He is meticulous, considerate, engaging, and kind. Every illness I've ever had, from pneumonia to nerve damage, has been correctly diagnosed by him, and his treatments have always been effective. I always have trust in his judgment."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. McBrearty take insurance, or offer a membership?
Family Medicine Specialists is a concierge medicine practice that runs on an annual Member Amenities Fee paid up front. The fee is not covered by health insurance, and patients still need insurance for hospital stays, procedures and specialists.
What does the membership at Family Medicine Specialists include?
The fee includes an annual comprehensive wellness exam with lab work and screenings, and covers all office visits and copays. Members also have 24/7 phone access to the physician.
Is Dr. McBrearty board certified?
Dr. McBrearty received board certification in family practice in 1976.
Where did Dr. McBrearty train?
He attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham from 1969 to 1973. He then completed an internship at the University of Oklahoma Hospital and Clinics in Oklahoma City.
Where is Dr. McBrearty's office?
Dr. McBrearty's practice is Family Medicine Specialists, which he opened on February 1, 2015.
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