Dr. Mitchell Li, MD
Concierge Emergency Medicine physician, Chicago, IL
Thrive Direct CareDr. Li founded Thrive Direct Care, a direct primary care practice that gives people access to an emergency physician without insurance.
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About Dr. Li
Dr. Li earned his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is board certified in emergency medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM). He founded Thrive Direct Care, PLLC, built on the direct primary care model, so that people can reach an emergency physician openly and without needing insurance.
He believes the healthcare system needs to be rebuilt from the grassroots, and he holds to a do-no-financial-harm approach to care.
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Patient reviews
Awesome!
"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."
Amazing!
"Enlightened me about my condition."
I wish I knew about his practice earlier.
"I can honestly say, what a breath of fresh air it was to go to Dr. Li. I had an infected salivary gland which was very painful. Luckily, I ended up in his clinic! I left the office healthier & happier. I wish I knew about his practice earlier."
I know I'm just one accident away from losing everything I have, but at least I have Dr. Li to protect me!
"We're all aware that the current medical industry isn't what it was designed to be. It's easy to feel powerless at times, but this clinic has given me peace of mind and shown me that there is another option. I know I'm just one accident away from losing everything I have, but at least I have Dr. Li to protect me!"
Having a doctor that is readily available and willing to work with my schedule is a great benefit!
"My experience has been the most comprehensive, personalized, and holistic health treatment I've ever had. Having a doctor that is readily available and willing to work with my schedule is a great benefit!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Li take insurance, or offer a membership?
Thrive Direct Care is built on the direct primary care model to give people transparent access to an emergency physician without the need for insurance.
Is Dr. Li board certified?
Dr. Li is board certified in emergency medicine.
Where did Dr. Li train?
He earned his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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