Specializing and board-certified in internal, lifestyle, and obesity medicine, Dr. Erika Blank has partnered with MUSC to offer a highly personalized approach to primary care. Recognizing that healthcare isn’t a “one size fits all” model, Accel Health’s subscription-based concierge service partners you with a dedicated physician. The team will work closely with you to build a deeper, more trusting relationship with increased access to care. The goal of the clinic is to collaborate with clients to identify their personal healthcare goals and then partner with them to provide preventive medical care, education and customized wellness plans that improve and support your overall healthcare needs.
Dr. Blank believes that taking the time to work with patients toward the goal of preserving or achieving optimal health is key. Accel Health’s model allows her to do that.
“I’ve been practicing internal medicine for 25 years. I really believe that the most important thing that we have in this world is our health, and my goal is to partner with my patients to help them be the healthiest version possible so that they can achieve all that they want out of their lives,” said Dr. Blank.
In addition to the individual attention provided by Dr. Blank and the Accel Health team, patients receive timely access to their physician, with in-person or virtual same-day or next-day appointments. Other benefits of this program include a lifestyle medical assessment, personalized healthcare management with the team assisting with coordination of care with specialists, if needed, as well as reminders and alerts for upcoming appointments.
Accel Health allows Dr. Blank to work with patients in a way that is beneficial to both her and her patients.
“I found out about lifestyle medicine, and it just made sense to me. In this approach, I treat and prevent chronic diseases using evidence-based, healthy lifestyle behaviors. Those behaviors include a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity, getting good, healthy sleep, managing stress, having good social connections, and avoiding risky substances.”
Dr. Blank truly believes in this model of care that allows time for her to delve into a patient’s overall health and treat the whole person rather than a condition or symptom. By choosing Accel Health, you will experience a clinic focused on convenience with reduced wait times, longer appointments and enhanced communication. You will also have a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to advocating for you and fostering better health by empowering you through positive lifestyle changes. The goal is to support you on your healthcare journey to achieve an abundance of mental, social and physical wellness so you can focus on doing the things you love.
Readers curious about all that the Accel Health team can offer can visit their website at musc.co/accelhealthmtp for more information or scan the QR code.
