Testimonials

Our family was under the care of a regular family doctor for many years until he became part of a big medical group and all sorts of rules and restrictions were imposed on his practice.

My husband has diabetes and other medical conditions that caused him to be rushed to the hospital many times. Since the previous doctor didn’t go to the hospital when his patients were hospitalized, my husbands care there was dangerously uncoordinated. After one last situation which was extremely scary, we decided we had to find another family doctor.

We signed up with Premier Private Physicians about 3 years ago. My husband was rushed to the hospital shortly after we signed up, and Dr. Blanchard came there, talked to my husband at length, went over records and test results, determined what needed to be done, and supervised every step until his discharge.

Since this episode, my husband has not been in the hospital again at all!

Because we are able to contact Dr. Blanchard immediately with any problems or concerns, situations can be resolved before they get more serious. He also needs fewer tests and prescriptions because Dr. Blanchard knows us so well. We have confidence in his caring and expertise and have so much less stress now.

To us, medicine as it is practiced for us now is better for all the parties involved. I’m sure it saves money for the insurance companies, too!

Sincerely,
Patricia Snider

Dr. Blanchard,

I wanted to write a quick testimonial of the wonderful benefits of having a concierge physician such as yourself. All my family has enjoyed and benefited from your wonderful service for many years, but my recent experience was the best ever. While having lunch at Somerset Mall I began feeling poorly. I got up from the table called your office and was within your facility in 10 minutes being looked after. It just doesn’t get any better than that. I wanted to thank you for the wonderful care you’ve given me in the past and the care given to me during this recent experience.

Sincerely,
Bill Baer

To whom it may concern,

I have been under the care of Dr. Keith Christmon and the Premier Private Physician team for the past three years. The level of benefit that this program has provided me has been remarkable. Dr .C’s approach to the whole pictures–health, nutrition, family, prevention, mental well being, work/life balance discussions and social aspects has provided me a complete road map to great health. I can absolutely say that I’m in the best shape (and the data proves it) of my adult life which I contribute to Dr. C’s personal involvement with my interest. This program affords me an unparalleled access with my doctor whenever, wherever, which has made Dr. C a friend as well as a trusted professional. Face time with your doctor is tough in today’s healthcare environment, but this program offers what access which has been and tremendous benefit. The office and his staff’s attention to detail and utmost professionalism are always present each and every time I’m with them.

I have truely enjoyed my experience with Dr. Christmon which has provided a vital service to improving my overall health and motivation to continue on this road.

Respectfully,
Jay Karpushenkoff
Head of Reporting & Analytics – Customer Care
Chrysler Group, LLC

To whom it may concern,

I have been a patient of Dr. Keith Christmon and Premier Private Physicians for the past two years. I made the decision to sign up for the year round care program after seeing Dr. Christmon for my Executive Physical. I was immediately impressed by his thoroughness and determination to get to know his patients on a personal level. The idea of doctor who was willing to become a partner in my health care was very appealing to me. I have not been disappointed.

For the past several years I have been travelling regularly for work and one of the primary advantages of being a patient of this practice is the flexibility and their ability to accommodate a person with a challenging schedule. Being able to communicate with Dr. Christmon at all hours, by text or by phone, has been very helpful when on international business trips.

Dr. Christmon has taken the time to get to know me and understand what is important to me. His holistic approach inspires confidence in my medical care. For these reasons I have recommended him to colleagues and will continue to do so.

Sincerely,
Mary Fellows
Head of Operational Transformation Processes
Chrysler Group Manufacturing

Dr. Christmon,

Just wanted to send a note of thanks for the support you and your practice has provided for myself the last several months.

Being a recent relocated employee you always stress about finding a Physician in your new location. I was lucky when one of my fellow employees recommended your practice.

What I found to be outstanding was:

• The attention you provided throughout the entire process with a genuine interest in my well being.
• Quick, no wait appointments.
• Your attention to follow-up via phone and text until issues were resolved.
• Available to me 24/7 for questions and assistance.
• A pragmatic approach at all times.

Your practice just makes me feel downright spoiled! Having access to your care has been an awesome benefit provided by my company. Thanks again for your support.

Jeff Kommor
Chrysler Group LLC

To Whom It May Concern:

As Chairman and CEO of five health care related companies with over 700 employees operating in Michigan and Illinois, I am acutely aware that personal dedication, long hours and everyday work stress imposes a physical toll upon our executive staff. Nobody can operate at peak levels if he or she is forced to deal with health issues. We have a saying that in order to take great care of others, you must first take great care of yourself. We also have a culture of taking care of each other in addition to ourselves. Thus, several years ago we made a decision to ensure that despite their busy schedules, our senior executives always have access to thorough annual physical exams together with excellent preventive/primary health care on a 24/7 basis, wherever their travels may take them.

When the Residential family of companies selected Premier Private Physicians to provide such services, the hope was that our busy executives actually would utilize the offering and find it to be an efficient way to maintain their health and well being without unduly interrupting their own schedules. The ability to reach a highly qualified, dedicated physician at any time, on any day, has been used to great effect over the past few years. I once called my personal physician from overseas and he was able to arrange for me to obtain a specific medication by prescription in a foreign country. It is comforting to be able to call a physician in the middle of the night with a question about scary symptoms, and then be advised and directed about next steps. The same applies to being able to pick up a prescription at a nearby 24-hour pharmacy after your Premier physician has called in that prescription in the middle of the night.

When there is such a low cost and convenient way to promote the health of our executives and to maximize their time on the job helping others, we considered it a virtual obligation to at least give it a try. Our executives perceive the service as professional, discrete, thorough, efficient, and value added to their personal and business lives. It has been successful beyond our hopes, and we have no intention of going back, particularly these days when access to quality health care is becoming ever more challenging and expensive. Residential Home Health and its related companies enthusiastically recommend Premier Private Physicians for the provision of preventive/primary health care for key managers and executives.

Sincerely,
Michael B. Lewis
Chairman/CEO
Residential Home Health, LLC

Dr. Keith Christmon,

I have traveled as far as Boston in search of an Executive Physical program only to find the finest care available right here in Troy, Michigan. The personal care that I receive from Dr. Keith Christmon at Premier Private Physicians is absolutely stellar and should serve as a model of all physician-patient care relationships. Dr. Christmon is extremely thorough in his evaluation of my health, is consistent in his care and follow up, and has demonstrated that he truly cares for his patients. Text messages and emails are received and responded to with alacrity and good humor at any time and the patient care is timely and relevant.

I would strongly recommend Premier Private Physicians to anybody in search of a personal physician, and in fact, my wife has also now turned to Dr. Christmon as her personal physician too!

Terry Woyshowski

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter in support of Premiere Physicians and their concierge program. I have used Premiere Physicians for about eight years. I started using them when I was on the Board at St. Joseph Mercy – Oakland who offered the Executive Physical Program. Later, after leaving the Board, I continued using them for my annual physical. For the last couple of years, since Dr. Keith Christmon developed the concierge program, I have been using them for not only my physical but also as my general practitioner. The response is immediate and the quality of treatment is excellent. I recommend them highly.

Very truly yours,
Gordon R. Follmer
Partner
A member of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited, an international network of independent accounting and consulting firms

Dear Dr. Christmon,

I am convinced that retaining you as my private physician in 2005 has indeed added ‘years to my life, and life to my years!’

I have peace of mind that through our regular scheduled physical exams I know we will have early warning if any serious issue develops. More importantly, you really know me as your patient and I can trust you (and have time in our appointments) to discuss all aspects of my life.

Your holistic approach, which recognizes that good health requires more than knives and drugs, has immensely improved my well-being. You stress and make sure I do the preventative things, like flu shots, that keep me well.

Perhaps the most impactful counsel I received what at my second visit when you told me, flat out, to go hire a personal trainer. I have had one now for six years and am more limber and energetic than most 67 year old men I know.

A real plus for me has been your accessibility, especially since I travel more than half the year. It’s not only being able to call/text you anytime, and know that you can call in a prescription at a drug store anywhere in the country I happen to be, is an exceptional personal service. It enables me to also meet my clients without medical interruptions for a minor sore throat or flu.

I have come to realize how important it is to have my own health advocate when I have to encounter a hospital. When I fell off a mountain in Arizona on New Years Day several years ago, even with a concussion I could give the ER doctor your cell phone and he could contact you immediately. He said he so much appreciated knowing drug allergies, the shots I have had, and general medical history right away. And I could trust whatever he recommended because I knew you were monitoring it.

This scenario was replayed when my blood pressure and heart rate spiked for a couple of days for unexpected reasons earlier this year. The heart hospital couldn’t figure it out until they talked to you and found out I have had ongoing issues with Potassium absorption.

Alright, I am very type-A and can’t stand to wait in lines. This has always been an obstacle for me to going to any doctor. I hate waiting rooms. I appreciate that you know my time is valuable, and that I can count on in-depth personal care…and don’t have to sit around 45 minutes waiting.

So I want you to know how much I appreciate having you as my private physician. You are indeed one of the five most important people in my life!

To Whom It May Concern,

If you are in the process of seeking a prersonal physician, I highly recommend Dr. Keith Christmon of Premier Private Physicians.

Dr. Christmon has been my personal physician for the past two years. I swear by this gentleman. He takes a personal and sincere interest in my health, which has inspired me to improve my health. His sincerity is manifest in every matter he discusses with me. He keeps things simple. He explains my medical status to me in simple, easy to understand terms. He is accessible 24 hours a day. I have his personal cell phone number. If I call him and he is busy with another patient, within minutes of my phone call he will either personally respond to me, sometimes by text messaging, or have one of the expert staff nurses contact me directly. If I need to see him, he usually invites me to come into the office to see him the same day, or the next day, at the very latest. He is extremely knowledgeable. Since I began treating with Dr. Christmon, the diagnosis and prognosis he takes the time to explain to me have been completely accurate.

If a specialist is required for my medical condition, Dr. Christmon has a network of the foremost specialists in the specialty field to direct me to. For example, I recently required back surgery. In a relatively short period of time, leading up to the surgery, Dr. Christmon methodically took me through a logical progression of treatment and therapy before referring me to one of the most renowned experts in the field of orthopedic spinal surgery. The surgeon’s surgical schedule was booked in advance for several months, however, because I was Dr. Christmon’s patient, the surgeon and his scheduler offered to perform my surgery within 24 hours of my final evaluation.

In conclusion, it should be noted that during my adult life, until I began treating with Dr. Christmon, I’d treated with two personal physicians exclusively. Both were good, however, one retired and the other ones office was located at a prohibitive distance from my new residence. It was a complete blessing for me to retain Dr. Christmon as my personal physician. I am grateful to have Dr. Keith Christmon as my personal physician.

Michael Brown