Concierge Medicine Explained:

 Dr. Abbruzzese and Dr. Shorter are bringing primary care to another level. They provide patients with 24/7 access, same day appointments, hospital and home visits, close communication with referred specialists, and hour-long appointments.  

Old School Medicine has become a welcoming alternative for many who have grown frustrated and lost in our current primary care system.  It delivers reliable, compassionate care that patients can count on, any time of the day, from experienced and well-rounded physicians.  With a timeless commitment to healing, it brings back the heart of medicine, where every patient is treated like family and no question goes unanswered. 

• Same/next-day appointments

• Extended patients visits

• Direct 24/7 connectivity to your physician

• Hospital visits and home visits

These benefits  ensure you receive the customized, one-on-one attention you need, exactly when you need it.

Yes we do.   We accept Blue Cross, Medicare, United Health, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Humana, and Tufts.  Office visit claims will be sent to your insurance.

The membership fee is not covered by your health insurance plan and is your individual responsibility. However, at your discretion, you can submit the membership fee to any flexible spending account, health reimbursement account, or medical savings account in which you participate.  It is the member’s responsibility to receive approval from their benefits administrator as to the amount that may be reimbursable. 

Dr. Peter Shorter M.D. is accepting new patients on a first come first serve basis.  Feel free to call or email the office to set up an appointment.