Resident Physicians

A resident physician is a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is training in a specific specialty under the guidance of a supervising physician.

Yes, a resident physician is a doctor qualified to diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medication and provide referrals for specialty care.

An attending physician has completed their residency training, is board-certified and serves as a supervisor and mentor for the resident physicians. A resident physician is undergoing training to be specialized in a specific area of practice.

The resident physician will be your doctor during the appointment with the close supervision of their attending physician.

The duration of your appointment depends on the reason for the visit. Follow-up visits are approximately 10-15 minutes whereas visits for a new patient or a new medical concern may last 30 minutes to an hour.

During your appointment, you can expect to receive high-quality, individualized patient care.

Your care team will include both a resident physician and an attending physician. Together, they will develop a personalized treatment plan. It is possible you will be seen by both doctors during your appointment.

Resident physicians have reduced patient panels which means they have additional time to spend with patients answering questions and addressing concerns. 

The supervising attending physician will address your questions if the resident physician is unable to answer.

Standard charges will be incurred during your appointment. Additional fees are not incurred for having a resident physician as part of your care team. All patient bills will reference the name of the attending physician. Find more information regarding Billing and Insurance here.