Dr. Patrick O’Connell, MD
DPC Internal Medicine physician, Raleigh, NC
Sentinel Primary CareDr. Patrick O'Connell is a board-certified internal medicine physician who founded Sentinel Primary Care for Raleigh and Durham patients.
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About Dr. O’Connell
Dr. O'Connell is a board-certified internal medicine physician who gives primary care to patients in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding Triangle area. He founded Sentinel Primary Care to give Raleigh and Durham patients a better healthcare experience. Before that, he spent 14 years in practice at Duke.
He opened Sentinel because of the rushed visits and long wait times that are common in insurance-based medicine.
Membership and fees
The Monthly Unlimited Membership at Sentinel Primary Care is $69 a month for ages 18 to 49.
The Monthly Unlimited Membership is $119 a month for ages 50 and older.
The Basic Care membership is $33 a month for occasional care and includes up to 3 visits per year, and additional visits are $59 each.
An annual physical is available with Basic Care for an added fee, while the unlimited membership includes a comprehensive annual physical.
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Patient reviews
"Always maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. O'Connell take insurance, or offer a membership?
Sentinel Primary Care is a direct primary care practice. The practice recommends keeping health insurance for hospital, emergency and specialist care.
How much does a membership at Sentinel Primary Care cost?
The Monthly Unlimited Membership is $69 a month for ages 18 to 49 and $119 a month for ages 50 and older. The Basic Care membership is $33 a month, with up to 3 visits per year and additional visits at $59 each.
Is Dr. O'Connell board certified?
Dr. O'Connell is a board-certified internal medicine physician.
Where is Dr. O'Connell's office?
Dr. O'Connell founded Sentinel Primary Care, which serves patients in Raleigh and Durham.
Does Dr. O'Connell offer telehealth?
Sentinel Primary Care offers virtual visits for follow-ups and refills.
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