Gold Direct Care

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Sarah D

My family and I have made a very important decision to change our health care provider to Gold Direct + Care in Marblehead. All five of us (2 parents and 3 children) have made the switch. After many disappointing experiences, we have finally found a doctor and overall practice that “gets us.” Believe me, I am a big proponent of weighing all pros and cons and here is a summary of my findings.. 1. If you have a super high deductible, which appears to be the norm as of late, the Direct Gold approach should be a no brainer decision for you and your family. I realize we are all “trained” to go with where our insurance is accepted but now we have to start thinking of things differently. 2. Believe me, I am all about saving money, but this just makes sense. In our old plan we were paying the monthly fee out of our paycheck for insurance and then paying a co-pay for office visits. In our case, and I bet a lot of instances if you really calculate it out, Gold Direct makes the most sense. Yes, you pay a monthly fee, but if you are at all like my kids you are sick/injured a bunch. It makes much so much more sense. To give you an example, one of my children was sick 2x in January and we ended up with our high deductible plan (only choice offered) paying roughly $270. Under the Gold Direct model it would have been $30 per month minus the family discount rate. 3. Let’s talk about overall experience. Do you enjoy going to the doctor with your kids or even for yourself? Do you feel like if you take the kids to the doctor you are bound to end up sick because of the environment of coughing and hacking you are exposed to? I did and hated it. That has all changed. When you enter Gold Direct you can take your coat off and hang it up. The overall waiting room setting is like you are in someone’s home. We recently did all three children’s physicals back to back and Jessica (front desk) was nice enough to watch the kids (only ones in waiting room) and put on a movie they enjoyed to help the time go by. I know right?? 4. When is the last time you received a thank you note from your doctor for coming in and signing up for their services? This is the attention to detail you will receive. 5. Is it the weekend and your child just fell or came down with something at the worst possible time? You no longer need to worry if it is after noon and the office is closed as Gold Direct is 24/7. You can text or email Dr. Gold or Mancini at any time. Want to save a trip to the doctor overall for a rash or something strange, then send a picture and they will let you know if you need to be seen or you have nothing to be worried about. Did something really bad happen on a weekend or at night? Text Dr. Gold and he will come to your house for a small additional fee. It is just like the old days when doctors truly cared about their patients like my uncle Dr. Shaughnessy (of Shaughnessy rehab). 6. To summarize all my kids said “this is the coolest doctor and place. This is because not only of the doctor, but the overall environment. I love that it will be great not to feel a battle coming on when it is time to do a sick visit or physical! Believe me, I have no affiliation with Gold Direct besides being a completely impressed consumer. Please let feel free to reach out to me or Gold Direct with any questions and do me a favor and at least going for consult with Dr. Gold and Mancini to see if this new local business will make sense for you and your family. Sincerely, Sarah Ayott

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Patricia Cuzner

Dr. Gold is my primary care physician and I wondered what "direct care" meant and how it would affect me. At first I was a bit skeptical but it has been a wonderful and positive experience. It reminds me of my childhood when I would go to see my pediatrician Dr. Harry Lowd. The practice brings back memories of the old fashioned family doctor. If he cannot talk to you or see you at that moment, you will get a phone call, email, or text within 24 hours. If you cannot make it to the office, Dr. Gold will come to your home for the appointment. There is no waiting! How lucky are we! Dr. Golds staff is warm and welcoming. Dr. Carmella Mancini has joined Dr. Golds office. Dr. Golds wife, Laura, is also very involved in the practice. His nurse, Meghann, is compassionate and knowledgeable and the front desk is always accommodating and ready to assist patients. The patient always comes first. Dr. Gold and his staff are always attending workshops, working with health care providers, and public officials keeping abreast of all the latest procedures and practices. An added benefit is a monthly newsletter keeping participants informed of any relevant news and events. I am so thankful for being a patient with Dr. Gold and I have and will continue to recommend Gold Direct Care! Patricia Cuzner

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Ryan Hollingsworth

I can honestly say that going with Gold direct care is the best choice Ive made regarding my health, both mental and physical. I am a long time patient of Dr. Golds and have always been happy with his thorough approach. He has always addressed any concerns I, or my wife, have had. Needless to say I have always been confident in my care. Now that he has more time and I have better access to his advice and care I dont stress as much because now I have immediate access to my Dr, not just when the practice can fit me in. One last thing I enjoy is that it has saved me money. My company has gone to a high deductible insurance but with the payment plan at GDC I have managed to save money on my healthcare. Couldnt be happier with the switch.

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michael arsenault

I found my entire experience with Dr. Goldstandard practice to be GREAT! From first contact to my scheduling, appointment, lab work, & follow up. The entire staff treated me with warm fun family like care. To make a pun....it really is the GOLD STANDARD in personalized medical care. I would and have recommended Dr. Gold to my family and friends. I was looking for a doctor for about 8 years. They all treated me as a part on an assembly line. Not so with Dr. Gold. Dr Golds version of personal attention and old school approach to knowing me as a person and caring about my health and future meant a great deal to me. If youre not satisfied or are looking for a physician. Call/Email/Run to this Doctor. Mike Arsenault.

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