Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Signature Primary Care

Roper St. Francis Physician Partners has been supporting the health and wellness of Lowcountry families for generations. Similar to concierge primary care services, our program is designed to provide you with the comprehensive, personalized primary care you need — from an organization you know and trust.

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, battling an illness or simply looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle, your concierge-style primary care doctor will be your personal guide. Signature Primary Care’s concierge medicine approach includes the following benefits and services:

Signature Wellness Exam

This comprehensive 2-visit exam assesses your health across several parameters, including physical, mental, emotional, social and sexual health, nutrition, exercise, and sleep wellness.

During the first exam, you will answer a wellness questionnaire and have blood drawn for a comprehensive panel of bloodwork, including labs not typically covered by insurance, such as Advanced Lipid, Inflammation, and Hormonal Testing.

During your second visit, your doctor and care team will review your lab results, wellness questionnaire answers, vaccine status, and perform a head-to-toe physical and set of screening exams for:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Dementia
• Lung function
• Grip strength
• And even body composition analysis.
  

Easy access to concierge-style medicine in Charleston, SC

• Same or next day appointments
• More comprehensive 60-min appointment times
• 24/7 direct access to your doctor
  
  

Concierge-style wellness program

• An personalized program designed to support your overall health
• Personal discussions about your health and wellness priorities and goals
• Comprehensive set of advanced screenings and diagnostic tests
• In-depth review of your medical history
• Prescription and Insurance coverage review
  
  

Care coordination and support close to home

• Personal introductions and coordination with specialists and other providers across Roper St. Francis Physician Partner
• Health coaching
• In-hospital visits in the event you are hospitalized
• Treatment of chronic diseases
• In-office procedural services, including:
• Skin biopsy
• Removal of moles and skin cancers
• Removal of cysts
• Removal of lipomas
• Joint injection (steroid; syncisc/viscosupplementation)
• Carpal tunnel injection
• Cryotherapy of warts and precancerous skin lesions
• Pap smear
• Contraceptive inserts
• Removal of ingrown toenail
  
  

Personalized care right here in Charleston, SC

• Custom diet and nutrition plans
• Mental health resources
• Virtual visits
• Treatment of acute illness and injuries
  
  

With almost 30 years of experience, Dr. McPherson, Director, Concierge Primary Care Services, is a board-certified family physician with extensive expertise in primary care, academic medicine, and medical leadership in Charlotte before starting at Roper St. Francis. She specializes in preventive medicine, concierge medicine and concierge primary care, treatment of chronic diseases, weight management, behavioral medicine and office-based procedures.

Dr. McPherson embraces a holistic approach to care, considering a patient’s family, environment, occupation, faith and community. She enjoys helping people adopt healthier habits. Her goal is for patients to achieve their best health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Dr. Andrew Flandry is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing concierge-style Primary Care at our Wingo Way location. He earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University, his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed both his residency and fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals.

Dr. Flandry believes that healing is a partnership between patients and doctors. Part of his care philosophy includes always making time to listen to his patients and explain their options for care. His goal is to provide a whole-picture approach to medicine. One that takes patients’ busy lives into account when suggesting how they can achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Roper St. Francis Physician Partners is here to be your trusted partner through every unique stage of life. If you are interested in more information about becoming a member of our concierge-style primary care practice or want to schedule a no-charge meet-and-greet consultation one of our doctors, please call (843) 724-1900 for Dr. McPherson or (843) 932-9906 for Dr. Flandry. 

During the meet-and-greet, you’ll learn more about our concierge-like Signature Primary Care services, our care philosophy, and have plenty of time to ask questions.

Our concierge-like Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Signature Primary Care services provide you with comprehensive, personalized medical care from an organization you know and trust.

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about this unique care program.

1. What is Signature Primary Care?
   It's a membership program styled after concierge medicine that provides personalized primary care services to a limited number of patients who pay an annual membership fee.


2. What's the difference between primary care and Signature Primary Care?
   Unlike traditional primary care models, Signature Primary Care offers a concierge-style healthcare experience. If you want a more personal, relationship-driven experience in your healthcare, Signature Primary Care can help give you greater access to your doctor, more time during appointments, and focus on a proactive, preventive approach to health.


3. What is concierge-style medicine?
   Healthcare can be complicated. Our concierge-style medicine services provide you with unhurried appointments and the personalized primary care you need at every step of your journey to better health. Your concierge-style doctor is a primary care physician who takes time to support all your care needs and to coordinate your care with specialists and other providers across Roper St. Francis Healthcare.


4. What benefits do I receive as a member?
   • 24/7 access to a board-certified family physician with extensive expertise in primary care.
   • The Signature Wellness Exam: A comprehensive, head-to-toe health assessment across several parameters, including your physical, mental, emotional, social, and sexual health, nutrition, exercise, and sleep
   • Same-day or next-day appointments
   • Chronic disease management
   • Health coaching available on referral (additional fee is paid directly to health coach)
   • In-office procedures, such as skin biopsies, steroid and other joint injections, removal of moles and skin cancers and more
   • Injury treatment
   • Insurance coverage review
   • Medication review
   • Personalized Wellness Program
   • Preventative and sick care
   • Virtual visits
   • Coordination with specialists across Roper St. Francis Healthcare
   • If you are hospitalized, your doctor can typically visit you in the hospital to coordinate your care, communicate with the hospitalist and ensure a smooth transition once you return home
     
     


5. Are all of my appointments free after I pay the membership fee?
   No. The membership fee for our concierge-style medicine program covers your comprehensive, two-day Signature Wellness exam; access to longer appointments and same-day scheduling; and 24/7 access to your doctor. The remainder of your care, such as in-office appointments and procedures, are covered by your health insurance, co-pays and deductibles, similar to any other primary care practice.


6. What health insurance do you accept?
   Our Signature Primary Care program accepts most major forms of insurance to cover such aspects of your care as sick visits, chronic disease management and procedures.


7. What is the Personalized Wellness Program?

   Your doctor will work with you to develop an individualized program to support your overall health. Your program will be based on the results of your comprehensive Signature Wellness Exam. It includes:

   1. Personal discussions about your health and wellness priorities and goals
   2. Comprehensive set of advanced screenings and diagnostic tests
   3. In-depth review of your medical history
   4. Prescription and Insurance coverage review
   5. Custom diet and nutrition plans
   6. Mental health resources
      
      


8. What types of in-office procedures are available

   In-office procedural services include:

   • Carpal tunnel injections
   • Contraceptive inserts
   • Cryotherapy of warts and precancerous skin lesions
   • Cyst removal
   • Lipoma removal
   • Mole and skin cancer removal
   • Pap smear
   • Skin biopsy
     
     


9. How can I contact my doctor?

   Once you join our concierge-style medicine program, you can call your doctor’s office during office hours (Monday through Friday 8am-5pm) with any needs. You will also be able to communicate with us via MyChart, our patient portal, for non-urgent questions.

   • (843) 724-1900 for Dr. McPherson's office
   • (843) 932-9906 for Dr. Flandry's office
   • Signup or login to MyChart
     
     

   After hours (nights/weekends/holidays when the office is closed) you will have direct access to your doctor via their cell phone number for any urgent needs/acute illness that arise.



10. How do I schedule an appointment?

    Same-day or next-day appointments are available to all members for acute medical problems or routine follow-ups. To schedule one, simply call your doctor’s office:

    • (843) 724-1900 for Dr. McPherson's office
    • (843) 932-9906 for Dr. Flandry's office
      
      

    To ensure ample time for personalized preventive care, annual wellness visit/physicals are scheduled in advance and availability may be more limited.



11. Does my Signature Primary Care doctor make house calls?
    No. All appointments will take place at one of our office locations.


12. How much does a membership cost for the concierge-style medicine program?
    The annual membership fee is $3,000 and covers our Signature Wellness Exam, a comprehensive physical exam and assessment that includes expanded lab testing and screening tests not covered by insurance.


13. How do I pay the membership fee?
    We accept payment via check or credit card. If you have a Health Savings Account, you may be able to use it to pay your membership fee.


14. Will I have to pay copays at each office visit?
    It depends on your particular health insurance coverage. We will be able to provide you with this information at the time of your visit


15. How do I join the concierge medicine-style program?

    It’s easy! Call one of our offices to schedule a free, 30-minute “Meet and Greet” with one of our doctors.

    • (843) 724-1900 for Dr. McPherson's office
    • (843) 932-9906 for Dr. Flandry's office
      
      

    You can then join on-site by signing our patient agreement, paying your membership fee, and scheduling a comprehensive health assessment. If you want more time to think it over, you can call back at a later date and join over the phone.



16. What happens at the “Meet and Greet?"
    During this free, 30-minute conversation, your doctor will share more about our concierge medicine-style services, care philosophy and how we work with patients. You’ll also discuss whether our program would be a good fit for you.