The problem with the 15-minute visit
Traditional practices are built for volume. Panels of thousands of patients per physician mean short visits, long waits for an appointment, and a different face each time. Important context gets lost between visits, and prevention takes a back seat to whatever is most urgent that day.
What concierge medicine changes
Concierge medicine flips the model. By keeping the panel small, the physician can offer longer visits, real access, and genuine continuity. At DC Medical that means a direct relationship with Dr. David Cunningham — someone who knows your history and is reachable when you need him.
- Longer, unrushed visits focused on you
- Direct access to your physician, not a phone tree
- One doctor who knows your full history and trends
- A prevention-first plan, not just problem-of-the-day care
Why continuity produces better medicine
Continuity is not a luxury — it is clinically meaningful. A physician who has watched your labs trend over time notices drift that a stranger reading a single result would miss. Decisions get better because context accumulates. That is the quiet advantage behind everything DC Medical does, from primary care to hormone optimization to longevity planning.
A connected practice
At DC Medical, concierge primary care is the hub that connects the other pillars — hormone optimization, regenerative treatments, and performance. Because it is all one relationship, your care does not get fragmented across disconnected specialists. It stays coordinated under one physician in Franklin, MA.
Dr. David Cunningham · 693 East Central Street, Suite 100, Franklin, MA 02038 · Virtual & in-office
Frequently asked questions
What is concierge medicine?
Concierge medicine is a model where a physician keeps a smaller patient panel in order to offer longer visits, direct access, and true continuity of care — a lasting relationship with one doctor.
How is it different from a normal doctor's office?
Traditional offices carry large panels and short visits. Concierge care prioritizes access and continuity, so your physician knows your full history and is genuinely reachable.
Who is the physician at DC Medical?
DC Medical is led by Dr. David Cunningham, who provides direct, continuous care across primary care, hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and longevity.
Is DC Medical accepting new patients in Franklin, MA?
DC Medical serves Franklin and surrounding communities. The best next step is to request a visit to discuss membership and fit.
This article is for general education and is not medical advice or a substitute for a consultation. Programs, candidacy, and outcomes vary by individual and are determined during a physician evaluation with Dr. David Cunningham. Pricing reflects DC Medical’s current published programs and may change.