Is membership right for you?
Hear from Dr. Leff, then explore answers to common membership questions.
A message from Dr. Carrie Leff
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Dr. Leff: I think this new practice will just be a continuation of the care that I’ve provided, but I think I’m going to be able to kind of experiment with things that I’ve always wanted to do. We can adopt new technologies that might be able to help patients.
I think the patients that benefit most from this type of care are patients that really want to be engaged in the healthcare that they’re receiving. I think when a patient has a meaningful relationship with their primary care doctor, I actually think their health outcomes are better.
I would just, I guess, ask myself, “Is my current model of care working for me?” If the answer’s yes, then I think that the regular medical model works for some people. If the answer’s no, and you have a lot of questions, whether they be about your own personal health or your family history, I think that those are the patients that benefit most from a deeper level of care.
Patient: I came to Dr. Leff because I was recently postpartum, and I had a lot of hormonal changes, and I was trying to figure out what I needed to do. I needed someone to quarterback what my healthcare plan and my journey was going to look like.
We were able to put together a plan that was really more preventative so that I didn’t feel like I was living in the state of being reactionary. It’s an awful state to feel in because you’re just kind of waiting for the shoe to drop. But this time I felt like I was able to take control of my health and really kind of plan out what things could I do.
Really looking at data analytics, what could I do by looking at the data and being able to anticipate what was going to be the next move?
Dr. Leff: I’m very excited to transition into a different way of practicing. I’ve been practicing primary care for 20 years. I’ve been in the women’s health space for the last 10 years, and I’ve been evolving myself as a practitioner.
I feel like my patients have grown with me, and this is sort of just like my next step into deeper, more meaningful relationships with patients and more impactful medical care.
Common membership questions
Tell me about your new practice.
This practice is built around a simple belief: women in midlife deserve thoughtful, integrated medical care.
The women I care for are rarely dealing with just one thing. Menopause symptoms, sleep disruption, mood changes, sexual health concerns, and long-term risk often arrive together, woven into lives that are already full. You deserve a physician with the time and expertise to look beyond individual symptoms and understand what’s driving them. I treat your physical, emotional, and hormonal health as deeply connected, because they always are.
If you need specialty care, I’ll help coordinate that referral thoughtfully and stay involved so your care remains connected and well guided.
My practice was designed to make this kind of care possible. Appointments run on time, visits are never rushed, and your care is supported with intention and continuity from diagnosis through follow-up.
How does this practice differ from the standard gynecology model or the standard primary care model?
I’m a board-certified internist, which means I’m trained to manage the full picture of female health. I provide comprehensive primary care with particular depth in midlife, menopause, and sexual health. Most women in midlife don’t need separate doctors for routine gynecology and primary care. The advantage of this approach is integration. Your hormonal health, cardiovascular risk, bone health, mental health, wellness, and prevention strategy are addressed together.
If you ever need a specialist or a procedure outside the scope of primary care, I’ll connect you with the right physician and remain closely involved. I take my role seriously as the physician who understands your health story, helps you navigate decisions, and ensures nothing important gets overlooked.
My goal is to be a steady advocate for my patients; someone who stays engaged and helps guide their care as their health evolves.
What’s included in Membership?
This is a membership-based practice. You pay an annual fee for comprehensive, continuous care instead of being billed per visit through insurance.
Membership includes your intake and annual exam, up to 12 additional visits per year (in-person or virtual), sick and urgent visits, menopause and hormone management, sexual health care, chronic disease management, breast cancer risk assessment, and ongoing care coordination. After-hours virtual urgent care is also available.
Lab tests, imaging, hospital services, and certain specialized screenings are not included and may be billed separately through insurance.
This model allows for timely appointments, direct access, and thoughtful follow-up without rushed visits or unnecessary handoffs.
A full list of services covered under the membership fee is available by contacting membership@drcarrieleff.com.
Do you accept insurance and Medicare?
My practice will be out of network with all insurance providers, effective May 4, 2026. It is my belief that the best care happens when there are no barriers between you and your physician, and insurance often limits appointment times, restricts treatment options, and creates unnecessary red tape. You will still be able to use insurance for third-party services like labs, imaging, and hospital-based procedures.
The practice has also opted out of the Medicare program and Medicare benefits cannot be used for our services.
What is the Membership investment?
The annual membership is $4,000. Membership may be paid annually, semi-annually, or quarterly.
While the membership fee is not covered by insurance or Medicare, Dr. Leff can still coordinate laboratory testing, imaging, prescriptions, and specialist referrals through your insurance whenever possible.