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Plum Health DPC Featured on CBS Detroit
Plum Health DPC: A New Era of Healthcare Delivery
Recently, Plum Health DPC, a direct primary care practice in Corktown, was featured on CBS Detroit, showcasing its innovative approach to healthcare delivery. The segment highlighted the many benefits of this new model, which is quickly gaining popularity among patients who are seeking a more personalized and cost-effective alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare.
What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct primary care is a model of healthcare delivery that eliminates the middleman, i.e., insurance companies, and provides patients with direct access to their primary care physicians. In this model, patients pay a monthly membership fee to receive comprehensive, preventive care and access to their physician whenever they need it, without the need for insurance.
Benefits of Direct Primary Care
The benefits of direct primary care are numerous, including lower costs, improved access to care, and more personalized attention from physicians. With direct primary care, patients can see their physician at any time, without the need for appointments or copays, and receive the care they need, when they need it. Additionally, direct primary care physicians are incentivized to keep their patients healthy, rather than to perform tests and procedures, as is often the case in insurance-based healthcare.
Plum Health DPC: A Leader in Direct Primary Care
Plum Health DPC is a leader in the direct primary care movement, offering its patients a unique, affordable, and personalized approach to healthcare. With its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced physicians, Plum Health DPC is dedicated to providing its patients with the care they need to stay healthy and thrive.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the recent feature on CBS Detroit highlights the many benefits of direct primary care and the innovative approach of Plum Health DPC. With its cost-effective and personalized approach to healthcare, direct primary care is poised to become the new standard in healthcare delivery. If you're looking for a more affordable, accessible, and personalized alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare, consider joining Plum Health DPC today!
Thanks for reading,
-Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC
The Benefits of Primary Care at Plum Health DPC
As a patient at Plum Health DPC, you have access to high-quality primary care that is focused on you and your specific health needs. But what exactly does primary care at Plum Health DPC entail, and how can it benefit you?
First and foremost, primary care at Plum Health DPC is personalized. Your primary care doctor gets to know you, your medical history, and your health goals, and works with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. This level of individualized care is especially important for managing chronic conditions and promoting overall health and wellness.
Another benefit of primary care at Plum Health DPC is the convenience factor. With same-day appointments available, you can easily schedule a visit to see your primary care doctor when it is most convenient for you. In addition, our telemedicine services allow you to have virtual visits with your doctor from the comfort of your own home.
At Plum Health DPC, we also prioritize preventative care. Your primary care doctor can help you identify potential health risks and work with you to implement strategies to prevent them. This can include screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle modifications to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions.
Finally, primary care at Plum Health DPC is more affordable than traditional fee-for-service models. With a membership-based model, you pay a monthly fee for access to primary care and other services, rather than paying for each individual visit or procedure. This can save you money in the long run, especially if you require frequent medical attention.
Overall, primary care at Plum Health DPC is an effective and convenient way to manage your health and prevent potential problems. If you are looking for a primary care doctor who truly cares about your well-being, consider becoming a member at Plum Health DPC.
Plum Health Featured on Fox 2 News Detroit for Lowering the Cost of Insulin
Plum Health Featured on Fox 2 News Detroit for Lowering the Cost of Insulin
Yesterday, Plum Health DPC was featured on Fox 2 News Detroit for lowering the cost of insulin in Detroit and beyond.
MANAGING DIABETES IN DETROIT
Diabetes care can be difficult and expensive, especially if you’re uninsured. If you’re uninsured and trying to access diabetes care, patients can face the following costs:
$150 for a primary care visit
$150 to check hemoglobin a1c
$150 to check blood sugar via a comprehensive metabolic panel
$300 for insulin at the pharmacy
$10 for Metformin (Glucophage) at the pharmacy
At our Plum Health office, we dramatically lower the cost of these vital services to help our diabetic patients manage their blood sugar.
$55 to $75 monthly for as many primary care visits as it takes to manage your diabetes
$6 to check hemoglobin a1c
$6 to check blood sugar via a comprehensive metabolic panel
$0 for insulin at our Plum Health clinic as we get several free samples from industry
$0.30 to $0.60 for Metformin (Glucophage) at our Plum Health clinic
What makes this pricing difference even more important is that folks with diabetes need to check their hemoglobin a1c every 3 to 6 months to ensure that they are managing their diabetes effectively.
Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC being interviewed by Fox 2 News about the high cost of insulin in Detroit and beyond. People routinely pay $125 for 1 pen of long-acting insulin like Tresiba. At our Plum Health DPC office, we are able to get free samples so that the cost is $0 for our members at Plum Health. Our mission is to make health care affordable and accessible, and lowering the cost of insulin is just one way that we achieve that mission.
Here’s our social media post about Insulin Costs in Detroit:
These insulin pens are $125 a piece at your local pharmacy. 🤑 💰
They should be capped at $35 a piece, but that protection was removed by Congress this week. 🤯😭🤢🤮
Fortunately, we get free samples from industry to help our patients at Plum Health DPC ✅
Tune in to Fox 2 News at 6 pm with Veronica Meadows as we talk about what’s broken in our healthcare system and what we’re doing to fix it 💯
#PlumHealth #DirectPrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine #insulin #drugprices #healthcare
Here’s what Fox 2 News Detroit wrote on their webpage about the story:
FOX 2 - For those who have diabetes, many know the struggle of paying for insulin.
"This can be $125 per pen at the pharmacy," said Dr. Paul Thomas. "In the United States there’s seven million people who need to take insulin and 25 percent of those cannot afford the insulin, they need to manage their diabetes."
For Raphael Wright, that stress hits close to home. A Detroit entrepreneur — Wright says at first he didn't have health insurance. He says his out-of-pocket cost for insulin used to be around $300 a month.
"It was a punch in the gut, I did not feel good," he said. "I am on the fringe because now I'm worried about getting my lights cut out. You need electricity to keep insulin cold."
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) says starting in January the inflation reduction act will help more than three million in the US afford insulin.
"If you receive your health care through Medicare your insulin medicine will be capped your cost at $35 a month," she said.
But Senate Republicans stripped a provision that would have capped the price of insulin in the private marketplace. That cap also doesn't apply to people who don't have insurance.
"I think we should have a $35 cap for all Americans because there are a lot of people who are uninsured - they make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and not enough money to buy private insurance," said Dr. Thomas. "And even if you have private insurance your deductible could be $7,000."
Thomas is the founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Corktown. He says thanks to free samples, his patients don't pay for insulin.
Thomas says his mission is to make healthcare accessible to everyone — especially diabetes patients. He says the results are devastating for those who are priced out of insulin.
"They’re going without, because of that high cost, and essentially this leads to really bad outcomes: Diabetic retinopathy which can cause blindness, diabetes does damage to your blood vessels, which can lead to early heart attacks and strokes," he said.
Thomas says diabetes is the number one cause of amputations and blindness in the United States. He says that is one more reason why insulin needs to be affordable for everyone.
Affordable and Accessible Health Care in Detroit
Affordable and Accessible Health Care in Detroit
At Plum Health, our goal is to make health care affordable and accessible in Detroit and beyond. We have a membership model for health care and our patients about $55 each month to $75 each month. Children pay $15 per month with an enrolled adult. When you’re a member of Plum Health, you can call, text, or email your doctor any time. You can come in for a visit anytime without a co-pay. Visits to Plum Health are included as a part of the membership. We also save people money on their medications and lab work. We buy medications at wholesale prices from AndaMeds, and then we sell these medications to our patients with little to no markup. This makes the medications that we dispense out of our practice much less expensive - sometimes 50% to 90% less expensive - than medications at the retail pharmacy.
Another way that we make health care more affordable and accessible is via house calls. As a physician, I make house calls for my patients. If our patients are in Detroit, we charge $100 per house call. If they live outside of the city, we may charge more to cover gas prices and time spent driving to the home that may be further away.
Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC makes a house call for one of his members at Plum Health. Dr. Paul drove out to their home on the West Side of the City to make the house call.
Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan
Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan
Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan and she is accepting new patients at our Plum Health DPC office in Corktown, at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. Here’s her most recent review from one of our patients in our Plum Health practice:
I am fairly certain Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a literal genius. At the very least she is incredibly well-versed in medical knowledge and unbelievably sharp in her ability to recall unusual causation and find correlative patterns. She deserves an actual prize. She is "the Doctor's doctor". If you're smart and tired of poor medical care, or work in the field, pick her. Pick her brilliant brain.
To become a patient of Dr. Leslie Rabaut, you can enroll in our service, here.
Médica Hispanohablante, Plum Health DPC en Detroit
Necesita ver a un doctor primario que hable español?
O no tiene seguro médico?
Tenemos muy buenas noticias! Nuestra doctora Leslie Rabaut, habla español y para verla usted no necesita tener seguro médico.
Le invitamos a formar parte de nuestra practica donde usted tendra accesibilidad a consultar su doctora la cual habla español, tendra descuentos en laboratorios y medicamentos y muchos beneficios mas.
Todo incluido bajo un pago mensual economico de entre $55 a $89 al mes.
Tiene preguntas? Le gustaria obtener mas información?
Llamenos al 313-444-5630 y con gusto le atenderemos.
Tambien puede visitar nuestro página web: www.PlumHealthDPC.com
Plum Health DPC
1620 Michigan Ave, Suite 125
Detroit, MI 48216
Se necesita una médica quien se habla español?
No tiene seguro médico?
Tenemos buenas noticias para Ud.
Dr. Rabaut es una generalista ubicada en clínica de Plum Health en Corktown Detroit.
Ella se habla español con fluidez y acepta pacientes sin seguro médico.
Se paga una carga cada mes para ser miembro en la clínica.
Para los de edad 18-39: $55 cada mes
Edad 40-64 $75/mes
Edad >65 $89/mes
Si quiere más información, que nos llame en 313-444-5630 o visite nuestro página web:
www.PlumHealthDPC.com
Plum Health DPC
1620 Michigan Ave, Suite 125
Detroit, MI 48216
Leadership at Plum Health DPC
I have this grainy copy of a photo of a document above my desk that serves as a reminder about leadership and how I operate my business at Plum Health DPC. I look at it every day, and it helps me focus on how I conduct myself to create a successful organization. I thought I’d share it with you today!
Notes on Leadership, a reminder to myself:
1. Lead by example.
2. Lead by principles.
3. Surround yourself with great people.
4. Set clear goals and communicate them well.
5. Actions speak louder than words.
6. Know your business from the ground up.
7. Understand the business cycles of your industry.
8. Be entrepreneurial and nimble.
9. Don't be afraid to take risks.
10. Think long-term, despite short-term pressures.
11. Listen and respond to employees, customers, and stakeholders.
12. Learn from your mistakes.
13. Be an optimist.
14. Find balance.
Notes on Leadership at Plum Health DPC
Plum Health DPC is a Best of MichBusiness Award Winner
This month, Plum Health was named the Best Startup in Michigan by CORP! Magazine during their Best of MichBusiness Awards event. Here’s what they said about us:
Start-Up Businesses
One of the biggest issues during the ongoing pandemic has been access to affordable health care, something the folks at Plum Health Detroit know a little something about.
In 2021, Plum Health adapted by focusing on supporting physicians and making sure they had the tools, training, and time they needed to "deliver excellent care and service for our patients."
"Delivering excellent, comprehensive primary care services is challenging in a typical environment, but with the pandemic ongoing, we've increased our support of our doctors to ensure long-term sustainability of our practice," said Dr. Paul Thomas, Plum Health's founder. "At our clinic, we prioritize meeting the needs of our patients, while balancing family and home obligations for happy and healthy physicians. When doctors are happy and satisfied with a flexible work environment and schedule, they'll be able to help their patients to the best of their ability."
That attitude helped lead Plum Health to becoming the overall winner in the Start-Up Business category in the 2021 Best of MichBusiness Awards.
In 2021, Plum Health rolled out curb-side COVID testing and vaccination, helping thousands of Detroiters get vaccinated, either through the clinic or by educating them on nearby resources that they could utilize for vaccination and testing.
To read the full article, head to this link and navigate to pages 52/53 of the January/February issue of CORP! Magazine.
More from Best of MichBusiness Awards:
Thank you for making last week’s Best of MichBusiness Awards a wonderful experience. The community is buzzing around the phenomenal honorees and awards from the week. It was an honor to work with you and celebrate your success.
Here are a few follow up items regarding your honor:
Awards Presentation Link: https://vimeo.com/668363594/c0f05a81f1
Best of MichBusiness Program Book: CLICK HERE
The featured article in Corp! Magazine with the overall winners: January/February issue
How we manage Urinary Tract Infections at Plum Health DPC in Detroit
How we manage Urinary Tract Infections at Plum Health DPC in Detroit
At Plum Health DPC in Detroit Michigan, we help our patients with several different medical problems, from high blood pressure, to diabetes, weight loss, and urinary tract infections and so many more.
At our office, it costs about $3 to run a urinalysis and about $6 for a urine culture. If you’d like to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, it costs about $23. We usually test for this as there can be overlap in symptoms for a urinary tract infection and a sexually transmitted infection. We also run a pregnancy test for free, to make sure that it’s safe to give antibiotics.
As for treatment of urinary tract infections, we typically use antibiotics like Bactrim (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) or Nitrofurantoin. The Bactrim is about $0.86 (86 cents) for a course of therapy and the Nitrofurantoin is about $2 for a course of treatment.
Thanks for reading and watching, and have a wonderful day.
-Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC
Detroit Medical Office Hiring a Medical Assistant
Plum Health DPC is Hiring a Medical Assistant
Our medical clinic in Detroit, Plum Health DPC, is hiring a medical assistant who can join our practice full time. At Plum Health, we believe that health care should be affordable and accessible for everyone. We are looking to hire someone who is positive and enthusiastic about delivering a delightful health care experience for our members.
Our starting salary is in the range of $15 per hour or more depending on experience. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm to cover our clinic hours. Two weeks paid vacation, 401K eligibility after 6 months. Please email Paul@PlumHealthDPC.com if interested in this position.
Here is a full list of specific job duties and responsibilities that we are hiring for:
Welcoming patients to the office
Scheduling patient appointments when requested
Emailing/Texting/Calling patients to confirm appointments when requested
Obtaining vital signs on each patient and documenting that information into the medical record
Collecting blood work and other lab samples
Contacting lab vendors for pickups
Assisting physicians with necessary tasks
Assisting with Pap testing
Assisting with skin biopsy and other procedures
Obtaining EKGs and other diagnostic testing when needed
Giving immunizations
Documenting immunization in MCIR
Pulling MCIR data when needed, uploading into medical record when needed
Obtaining COVID Swabs
Curbside COVID testing and in-office COVID testing as needed
Ensuring that all COVID test materials are properly labeled
Ensuring that all COVID samples are picked up each evening when tests are collected
Running MAPS data on patients when needed
Putting MAPS data into medical record
Inventorying medications
Monitoring medication levels, lab supplies, and other supplies and requesting refills when needed
Cleaning rooms once physicians/patients are finished
Cleaning office – desks, floors, bathrooms, etc… - as needed
Answering phones
Properly documenting requests and conversations in the medical record
OR documenting the requests with an email to the appropriate staff member
Processing medical records
Faxing documents
Completing patient paperwork
Scanning and uploading documents
Assisting with release of records documentation
Assisting with revenue collection and patient billing issues
Obtaining mail and packages from the mail room
Attend staff meetings
Assisting physicians with workflow tasks
Assisting physicians and other staff with miscellaneous requests
Plum Health DPC is a family medicine clinic in Detroit Michigan. We’re hiring a medical assistant at this time.
How Plum Health Saves Patients Money on Prescription Costs
This week, I got an email from a prospective patient. Here’s their question:
Good morning Paul,
I have a question about Plum Health. I have a new job but do not have health insurance. I take five prescriptions.
For a 30 day supply it costs me
Simvastatin 20mg - $14.41
Phenytoin 100mg ER - $29.11
Hydralazine 50mg - $15.31
Metformin 500mg ER - $11.65
I also take Jardiance. However, it is between $500 and $700 dollars.
I was wondering what could possibly be done in my case. I pay out of pocket for the 4 medications listed above but the Jardiance is another story.
Thank you for your time.
It’s crazy that this patient is paying roughly $70.33 each month for four generic medications. Here’s what I sent back:
thanks for the note. Here are the prices at Plum Health for those medications:
Simvastatin 20 mg is $0.90 for a 30 day supply
Metformin 500 mg ER is $1.10 for a 30 day supply
Hydralazine 50 mg is $4.40 for 100 tabs (more than a 3 month supply)
Phenytoin 100 mg is $18 for 100 capsules (more than a 3 month supply)
It looks like you'd save about $60/month on your medications if you joined our practice, and you'd be able to have access to a high-quality family physician.
Thanks for reaching out and thanks for considering a membership with Plum Health! I hope you're having a great November 2021 all things considered, and let me know how I can be helpful - Dr. Paul 313.444.5630
To learn more about our service, head over to https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/
To sign up for our service, go to this link: https://plumhealthdpc.atlas.md/enrollment/index.html?account=nEzWixRVa2gKZ7CJ91e7&wmode=opaque
This is just one example of how we save patients money on their medications.
Thanks for reading,
-Dr. Paul Thomas at Plum Health DPC
Paul Thomas MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine for a Business of Medicine Elective Course Panel
Wayne State University School of Medicine Business of Medicine Elective Course Invites Dr. Paul Thomas to a Panel
Dr. Paul Thomas, a Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate from 2013, was invited to be a part of a panel discussing Business of Medicine. This was a group of medical students interested in the business side of medicine.
I was really happy to receive this invitation as it is my opinion that medical schools should focus more time in their curriculum to the business of medicine. Topics that ought to be discussed included how to attract patients, how to generate revenue, how to pick and use an electronic medical record, how to manage practice finances, how to start a PLLC or an LLC to operate your business or purchase real estate for your business, how to invest, etc… These skills would be transformational if all physicians were equipped with these business fundamentals.
Paul Thomas, MD of Plum Health DPC speaks to a group of medical students at Wayne State University School of Medicine During their Business of Medicine elective course.
During the course of the evening, we talked about all of the above topics and more, including the following:
How do you build and maintain a patient population in a private practice?
How do referrals work, and what do you focus on when building relationships with specialists when it comes to referrals?
How to decide on employee personnel (PA vs NP vs another MD/DO, MA's vs CNA's etc)
As a growing practice, how do you gain buying power against large healthcare establishments?
Other than telemedicine, what changes from COVID do you foresee staying/playing a role long term?
It was an excellent conversation and I was happy to share my knowledge and insights in these areas. After the event, I received the following thank you.
On behalf of the students and myself, a sincere and grateful 'thank you' for the gift of your time and your insights last evening.
During this very informative and engaging discussion you helped these first-year medical students gain a better understanding of many of the business issues involved in establishing a direct primary care practice. Your entrepreneurial skills were very evident, and we are thrilled they had a chance to get to know this other side of your story.
It was great to observe the ease with which you engaged with the students, and we all benefited from the breadth and particulars of the discussion. The discussion continued after you left, and I am certain the students will continue to benefit from the opportunity to hear about your fascinating journey and will take to heart the advice you gave.
In closing, it’s great to see medical students engaged in the Business of Medicine, as if we want to create a more compassionate health care system, we need to fundamentally change the business models that we use to deliver health care services. Hopefully these students will be apart of that change for the better.
-Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC
Managing Diabetes in Detroit
Managing Diabetes in Detroit
This week, I had a wonderful interview with Dr. Cleamon Moorer. We talked about how folks can manage their diabetes in Detroit. Diabetes care can be difficult and expensive, especially if you’re uninsured. If you’re uninsured and trying to access diabetes care, patients can face the following costs:
$150 for a primary care visit
$150 to check hemoglobin a1c
$150 to check blood sugar via a comprehensive metabolic panel
$300 for insulin at the pharmacy
$10 for Metformin (Glucophage) at the pharmacy
At our Plum Health office, we dramatically lower the cost of these vital services to help our diabetic patients manage their blood sugar.
$49 to $69 monthly for as many primary care visits as it takes to manage your diabetes
$6 to check hemoglobin a1c
$6 to check blood sugar via a comprehensive metabolic panel
$0 for insulin at our Plum Health clinic as we get several free samples from industry
$0.30 to $0.60 for Metformin (Glucophage) at our Plum Health clinic
What makes this pricing difference even more important is that folks with diabetes need to check their hemoglobin a1c every 3 to 6 months to ensure that they are managing their diabetes effectively.
Interview with Dr. Cleamon Moorer
As it is diabetes awareness month, Dr. Cleamon Moorer came by our Plum Health DPC clinic to talk about our direct primary care model, health care access, and diabetes care resources in Detroit. Here’s our interview:
In Season 1, Episode 17 of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Paul Thomas, MD., of Plum Health, DPC visits the show to discuss National Diabetes Month, the value of Direct Primary Care, and Plum Health DPC's affordable subscription-based model to effectively close the gap to access quality healthcare for adults and children in Detroit. The show's goal is to inform, inspire, influence, and educate Metropolitan Detroiters on the importance of Diabetes awareness, treatments, and best practices for living healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Cleamon Moorer Sponsored by: American Advantage Home Care, Inc.
Dr. Paul Thomas at Detroit Digital Inclusion Week 2021
Dr. Paul Thomas at Detroit Digital Inclusion Week 2021
On October 4th, Dr. Paul Thomas was a part of the Detroit Digitial Inclusion Week 2021, specifically speaking on a panel called the Future of Healthcare https://youtu.be/197ao4G_sO8?t=8392.
It was a pleasure speaking with Joshua Edmonds the Director of Digital Inclusion at the City of Detroit, Shannon Wilson the Vice president of State Markets East at Priority Health, and Courtney Stevens the Director of Virtual Care at Henry Ford Health Systems about digital health access and the digital health divide here in Detroit, Michigan.
The big problem is this: too few Detroit residents have access to reliable internet access, and that impacts their health and wellness. The question is, how can we equip Detroiters with the resources to bridge this digital divide and potentially improve health outcomes?
Throughout the interview, I make the case for right-sizing our approach to telehealth/telemedicine as it is not a silver bullet. Giving Detroiters access to digital health tools will help somewhat, but it will not solve intergenerational chronic health challenges and learned health behaviors.
As always, I advocate for more family medicine physicians who are neighborhood based, who have the medical knowledge, clinical skills, and physical resources to provide excellent medical care in a patient-centered way, while accounting for cultural and geographic context.
In short, I believe we need more doctors in Detroit, not more telehealth visits. While telemedicine may help with some problems, like coughs and colds, or pink eye, a telemedicine app won’t help to teach folks how to take care of their diabetes with the support of their family and community, telemedicine apps won’t be able to draw blood or deliver medications, and most importantly, telemedicine apps cannot perform a comprehensive physical exam.
The following video was filmed live on Monday, October 4, 2021, at TechTown Detroit's I2C Building. The panel was moderated by Joshua Edmonds, Digital Inclusion Director for the City of Detroit. The event was hosted by the Connect 313 Policy, Advocacy, and Ecosystem Committee.
Welcome Dr. Leslie Rabaut to Plum Health DPC!
Join us as we WElcome Dr. Leslie Rabaut
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Rabaut, as she is an integral part of our Plum Health team!
She joined us in February 2021, but we couldn't have a proper celebration due to the pandemic.
Come out to The Congregation on Thursday as we welcome her to our practice! Our celebration will start at 5:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm. The Congregation is located at 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206. There are plenty of food and beverage options - coffee, water, sodas, tea, wine, beer, cocktails, etc… as well as sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Full menu is here.
No need to RSVP, we’ll see you there!
-Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC
More about dr. Leslie Rabaut
Leslie Rabaut, DO, is a board certified family medicine physician in Detroit. She practices high quality care that is individualized to each patient. Her interests include functional medicine, preventative medicine, and integrative therapies that work with a patient’s natural physiology to encourage healing. She enjoys working with patients on lifestyle factors that impact health and disease, such as stress, sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and social relationships. She believes in working together with patients as a team to help them achieve their personal health goals. Dr. Rabaut is fluent in Spanish and English.
Map for The Congregation Detroit for our celebration with Dr. Leslie Rabaut on Thursday June 24th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Plum Health DPC Offering the COVID 19 Vaccine
We are elated to be offering both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine to our patients at Plum Health DPC. If you haven't gotten your dose yet, please call our office at 313.444.5630. We are more than happy to give you the vaccine, for your health and the health of our community.
The Pfizer vaccine is a two dose series, with one dose being given now/at time zero and the second dose being given 3 weeks later.
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a one dose series and can be given at any time.
Thanks for reading, and have a great day.
- Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC
Detroit Demo Day - Plum Health DPC Two Years Later
Back in 2021, we won Detroit Demo Day - we competed with several other businesses and we won $50,000 to help us get to the next level.
Since then, we've:
Tripled the number of patients served
Built out a brand new office in Detroit's Corktown Neighborhood
Opened up a second office in Farmington Hills
Created a more sustainable business
If you want to accelerate the growth of your business, apply for Demo Day pitch competition as it can be rocket fuel for your next big move! More details, here.
Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC Featured in the Save Summer 2021 Campaign
We all want to get through this COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible. The best tool that we have at this time is the Coronavirus vaccine. A group of ambitious and vocal young adults and college students are working to get their peers vaccinated so that Summer 2021 can go off without a hitch. If everyone gets vaccinated, we’ll be able to have more graduations, concerts, get togethers, and celebrations while we minimize the risk of transmitting the virus. Check out their important work at Save Summer 2021!
Paul Thomas MD of Plum Health DPC is a Build Institute Graduate
This week, we were featured by the Build Institute as a notable alumnus - we started growing our business via the Build Institute and related Detroit small business ecosystem. There are so many resources in Detroit and beyond for budding entrepreneurs, and Build Institute is among the best of the bunch.
Three Excellent Family Physicians in Detroit Michigan Accepting New Patients
Detroit Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Paul Thomas MD, Raquel Orlich DO, and Leslie Rabaut DO are family medicine doctors accepting new patients in Detroit, Michigan. Their practice is called Plum Health and they see patients using a membership model for health care. Patients pay a low monthly fee to be a part of Plum Health, and with that membership, receive excellent primary care services.
Patients can come into the office whenever they want to be seen - we guarantee a same-day or next-day appointment for our Plum Health members. We also offer easy communication, with phone calls, text message, and email access to the doctors.
To see what all the buzz is about, you can enroll yourself, your family, or your small business into the Plum Health service via this link.
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful week!
The Doctors at Plum Health DPC are Raquel Orlich DO, Paul Thomas MD, and Leslie Rabaut DO. They are all board certified family medicine physicians and they are all accepting new patients.
Connect with Dr. Paul Thomas on LinkedIn
If you’d like to connect with Dr. Paul Thomas on LinkedIn, follow this link: