The latest of several ModernMed practices nationwide, Dr. Wylie will servepatients in the Provo area and is scheduled to open on Nov. 17. The practicewill accommodate a maximum of only 350 patients, compared to the 2,500 patientload of the average primary medical practice.

Concierge medicine is gaining popularity across the nation as a growingnumber of Americans report dissatisfaction with current health care services.Studies have shown that adults in the U.S. report lower levels of satisfactionwith their health care compared to residents of similar countries like theU.K. and Canada.

"The current model of medicine is designed to treat illness once itsurfaces," explains Dr. Wylie.

"By far, the majority of current health issues are a direct result of poorpreventative measures. My new practice allows me to give each of my patientsthe time and attention they deserve and design an individual health plan foreach patient that allows for optimal wellness. The goal is prevention and, bybeing proactive, we can prevent many diseases and illnesses."

The distinguishing characteristic of the practice is the extraordinarylevel of access to Dr. Wylie and his staff. Regular office hours will beMonday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and, in addition toguaranteed same-day or next-day appointments, Dr. Wylie will make house callsas needed to help those with limited access to care. Patients can also contacthim 24/7 through email or mobile phone.

Dr. Wylie will treat pediatric and adult patients with a broad range ofhomeopathic and wellness services to complement his preventive approach toprimary health care. Fully trained in critical care, obstetrics, gynecology,newborn and pediatric care, Dr. Wylie diagnoses and manages a wide array ofmedical issues including diabetes, heart disease, rheumatologic, psychiatricand acute care needs. Patients will receive annual comprehensive wellnessexams and have direct access to their electronic medical records.

A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Dr. Wylie is board-certified by the American Academy of Family Practice. He completed hisresidency at the Memorial Health Care Systems in Houston and treated patientsfrom around the globe at the renowned Texas Medical Center, known worldwidefor its hospitals and research.

He is an instructor at the University of Utah Medical School and hasserved on the board of directors for Utah Valley Physicians Network and asvice chairman of the Department of Family Practice at Mountain View Hospitalin Payson, Utah.

Dr. Wesley D. Wylie is a member of ModernMed's forward-thinking primaryhealth care service firm, focused on providing a revolutionary health careexperience unlike any traditional medical practice. For more information aboutDr. Wylie, please visit www.modernmed.com/wylie or call 1-866-603-6777.

SOURCE ModernMed, Inc.