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Industry-First Healthcare

You Run the Floor.
We’ve Got Your Back.

14-hour shifts. Back-to-back services. Constant troubleshooting. The restaurant industry asks everything of you. We provide the medical strategy to keep you on the line.

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Patient Reviews

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124+ Reviews

Maximum Care. Minimum Friction.

We don't do waiting rooms. We do clinical results tailored to the service industry lifestyle.

Always On Access

Text Dr. Ash directly at 2 AM. Get a plan by the time you wake up.

Built for the Grind

Scripts handled between lunch and dinner. Care that fits your schedule.

Your Local Doc

A personal relationship with one physician who understands Philly service.

Skip the ER Waiting Room.

When you're coming off a shift, the last thing you want is 4 hours in a plastic chair.

The “Status Quo”

  • Wait 3 hours at Urgent Care for a 5-minute conversation.
  • Lose a shift (and the tips) because you're stuck in the system.
  • Generic advice: "Get 8 hours of sleep and drink water." (Impossible).
  • Ignoring that nagging pain because the hassle isn't worth it.

The Dr. Ash Way

  • Text at 2 AM. Get a plan by the time you wake up.
  • Keep your shift. We help you stay on the line safely.
  • Industry-aware medicine: We find solutions that fit the grind.
  • Early detection for leaders: Don't let your body quit before you do.
Retention & Resilience

Take Care of the Team That Takes Care of the City.

Turnover is the silent killer of restaurant margins. When your kitchen or front-of-house knows they have a doctor in their pocket, they stay.

Whether your staff is insured or not, we provide a text-first safety net. Dr. Ash keeps your crew on the line, healthy, and feeling genuinely valued.

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A quick gut check for the community:

"I'll deal with it when the season slows down."

We've all said it. We ignore the cough, the back pain, or the stress until it becomes a crisis. Dr. Ash isn't here to lecture you. He's here to partner with you so that "dealing with it" only takes a 2-minute text, not a week off work.

A New Kind of 'Neighborhood Doctor'

Ashvin Vijayakumar MD - Physician in Philadelphia

Dr. Ash

Ashvin Vijayakumar MD

Physician & Founder

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"We catch the small signals before they become a problem."

Frequently Asked Questions

No. No deductibles. No copays. No co-insurance. No visit fees. No initiation fees. No cancellation fees. Everything is included in the terms of your membership or package: unlimited access to Dr. Ash, consults, texts, video calls, all of it. Labs, imaging, and specialist referrals are ordered through your insurance. Pharmacy medications and treatments are subject to your plan's copay, co-insurance, or deductible.

Insurance is designed to cover 'Medically Necessary' care for existing diseases, but it rarely covers assertive prevention. We bridge the space between both worlds. For our direct care (consults, texts, video calls), we function outside the insurance system to ensure you get the time and depth you deserve. For everything else - medications, labs, and imaging - we make your insurance work for you. Dr. Ash leverages his background in Internal Medicine and Value-Based Care to ensure your existing benefits cover your diagnostics while still maintaining Medicine 3.0 standards. Your membership is 100% HSA/FSA eligible.

The best time to protect your health is before things shift. We use our time together to establish deep baselines (metabolic, hormonal, immune, cardiovascular) and uncover the small signals and risk factors that matter most. We're not waiting for you to get sick; we're actively working to keep your health strong. Get measured, and stay ahead of real world health issues instead of waiting for them - it's exactly what our packages are made for.

Absolutely. We coordinate your care, send your records ahead of you, and - crucially - we debrief with you afterwards to translate the jargon. We often 'curbside' specialists for you, getting expert opinions without you needing to book a separate appointment unless a procedure is actually required.

Yes, and that's exactly what we're built for. Unlike some functional or integrative practices that only focus on one niche and send you to urgent care for everything else, Dr. Ash is a board-certified internist who handles the full picture. Sinus infections, back pain, blood pressure management, annual physicals, referrals, prescription refills, all of it. The difference is that we also go deeper: advanced diagnostics, preventive strategy, and the kind of proactive care that keeps you out of the ER in the first place. You're not choosing between a primary care doctor and a longevity-focused one. You're getting both.

Yes. Always. No catch. The introductory call is a real conversation with Dr. Ash, not a sales pitch, not a receptionist screening you. He'll ask about what's going on, what you've tried, and what you're hoping to find. If we're the right fit, you'll know by the end of the call. If we're not, he'll tell you that too. Book your free call here.

We know how much you care about the people you love. While you can certainly initiate the process, proactive medicine works best when the patient is fully engaged. We encourage you to join them on the first introductory call so we can all get on the same page. If they feel comfortable and ready to take ownership, we can get them started immediately. We offer a partner/spouse discount.

We believe you should stay because you see value, not because you're trapped in a contract. There are no initiation or cancellation fees. Memberships (monthly, quarterly, or annual) renew automatically. If you cancel, your access continues through the end of the current billing cycle and you won't be charged again. Packages renew every 12 months to maintain continuity of care. You'll always have a link to manage your plan: upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime you want.

Still have something on your mind?

Service is Over. Now it's Your Turn.

Book a 20-minute intro call to talk about your personal health strategy or getting care for your entire team.

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