Dr. Michael Garrett, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, West Lake, TX
Direct MD AustinDr. Michael Garrett is a Concierge Family Medicine physician who founded Direct MD Austin in 2014.
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About Dr. Garrett
Dr. Garrett founded Direct MD Austin in 2014 after years of full-time ER work. He earned his MD from Indiana University in 1997. He completed a Family Medicine residency at Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, in 2000. He is board certified in Family Medicine. In November 2021 he completed functional medicine training in the Kresser Institute Adapt Practitioner program.
He is a founding member of the Direct Primary Care Alliance. Direct MD Austin offers concierge medical services through a membership model. It does not accept insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.
Membership and fees
Dr. Garrett's Concierge membership is $500 a month for adults 19 and over and $250 a month for children 0 to 18. His panel is currently full, with a waiting list available.
His VIP membership is $1,000 a month for adults and $500 a month for children.
A one-time, non-refundable $300 enrollment fee is due at initial registration. It does not apply toward monthly dues.
Membership at Direct MD Austin includes extended, unhurried office visits, same or next office day appointments, deeply discounted labs, hormone optimization, functional medicine assessments, and communication by text, email and phone.
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Patient reviews
"Creates a healthcare experience that is both informative and comforting."
"Handles all patient interactions with professionalism and warmth."
"Provides top-tier medical care while making patients feel comfortable."
"Takes patient input seriously and provides well-explained responses."
"Handles health concerns with a personal and thoughtful touch."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Garrett take insurance, or offer a membership?
Direct MD Austin offers concierge medical services through a membership model. It does not accept insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.
How much does Dr. Garrett's membership cost?
His Concierge membership is $500 a month for adults 19 and over and $250 a month for children 0 to 18. His panel is currently full, with a waiting list available. His VIP membership is $1,000 a month for adults and $500 a month for children. A one-time, non-refundable $300 enrollment fee is due at initial registration.
Is Dr. Garrett board certified?
Dr. Garrett is board certified in Family Medicine.
Where did Dr. Garrett train?
He earned his MD from Indiana University in 1997. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, in 2000.
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