Born and raised in North Jersey, he is extremely familiar with the needs of patients living in this fast paced, tightly knit part of the country. Dr. Sambataro attended medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ and completed his residency in internal medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He decided not long after completing his training that he would much prefer to take care of a finite group of patients that he could get to know well. Knowing his patients well allows him to integrate all avenues of their life to place them on the right track to avoiding illness, staying as healthy as possible but at the same time managing any acute issues or chronic disease the patient’s may have. “Providing patients with insight into their bodies, disease process and their treatment plans is the type of education they need in order to feel empowered to take control of their lives. This is my approach to medicine.”
Direct Primary Care, also known as “concierge medicine,” is an excellent alternative to the typical primary care relationship. For a monthly fee, you become a member at Optimal Health and Wellness. As a member, you can have an appointment, via telehealth or house call to your home or business with Dr. Sambataro, as soon as the next day. In addition, you get access to the doctor via phone, email, or text anytime you need it. Most doctor’s offices don’t grant you the ability to discuss medical issues after office hours, direct care allows you the ability to get medical advice when you need it.
Dr. Sambataro’s approach to primary care allows for patient visits that can last up to an hour. The direct care approach allows for discussion regarding topics rarely covered in your typical office visit, such as, mood, sleep, sexual health, nutrition, energy, and daily life stressors. These topics are vital to your quality and quantity of life.
Our membership based practice does not take insurance. Your health insurance will cover things like labs, imaging, medications and if necessary, hospitalization. Our practice prefers not to have insurance companies dictating how and when we take care of our patients.
If you find that you are a busy person, who prefers to have a closer relationship with their physician, who will get to know you as a patient and not just as a chart. Direct primary care with Dr. Sambataro just may be for you!
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