Dr. Jeffrey Cardwell, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Charlotte, NC
The Art of Medicine Direct, PLLCDr. Cardwell is a family physician who opened The Art of Medicine Direct, a direct primary care practice in Charlotte, with Dr. Tabetha Simpson.
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About Dr. Cardwell
Dr. Cardwell practices as a family physician in Charlotte, North Carolina with Dr. Tabetha Simpson at The Art of Medicine Direct, PLLC. The two doctors opened the practice as a direct primary care practice. Because of the direct primary care model, they no longer participate with insurance, billing companies or third-party payers.
Dr. Cardwell earned his medical degree from the University of Florida School of Medicine. A bilingual medical assistant at the practice can help Spanish speakers.
Membership and fees
The Comprehensive Plan at The Art of Medicine Direct costs $100 a month.
Members get an annual physical with screening labs at no extra charge, same-day access to the doctor during business hours, and quarterly follow-up visits at no extra charge.
The plan also includes urgent health concerns anytime and discounts on labs and services.
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Patient reviews
"Handles each patient’s needs with genuine kindness and care."
"Provides thoughtful answers to every question with patience."
"Takes time to listen carefully before making any recommendations."
"Encourages a collaborative and open approach to health care."
He is easy to talk to and very comforting.
"Dr. Cardwell has been treating our family for the past 25 years. He always takes time to research difficulties that arise. He is easy to talk to and very comforting. I have no hesitation in recommending him."
He does not rush any patient, listens to their problems, and answers their questions.
"Dr. Cardwell is one of the most sympathetic doctors in his specialty, as well as one of the most educated. You may have to wait on him during the visit because he does not rush any patient, listens to their problems, and answers their questions."
He is, without a doubt, the best doctor I have ever had.
"I've been a Dr. Cardwell patient for many years. He is, without a doubt, the best doctor I have ever had. Very simple to chat to, genuinely caring, and a wonderful human being. Furthermore, he is one of the few who believes in prioritizing the patient over large insurance companies."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Cardwell take insurance, or offer a membership?
The Art of Medicine Direct is a direct primary care practice that does not participate with commercial insurance plans, Medicare or Medicaid. Patients join through a membership such as the Comprehensive Plan.
How much does a membership at The Art of Medicine Direct cost?
The Comprehensive Plan costs $100 a month. It includes an annual physical with screening labs, same-day access to the doctor during business hours, urgent health concerns anytime, no extra charge for quarterly follow-up visits, and discounts on labs and services.
Where did Dr. Cardwell train?
Dr. Cardwell earned his medical degree from the University of Florida School of Medicine.
Where is Dr. Cardwell's office?
Dr. Cardwell practices with Dr. Tabetha Simpson at The Art of Medicine Direct, PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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