Michael J. Kittay MD * Concierge Psychiatrist
Concierge psychiatry is a model of care delivery for outpatient psychiatry that is characterized by exclusive and accessible care. Dr Kittay’s concierge practice has a small number of active patients which allows for prompt in-office or telemedicine appointments, same-day refill requests, extended appointment times, and direct access by phone.
Dr. Kittay is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, allowing for continuity of care for those who travel to those states. Dr. Kittay prides himself on the close relationships he forges with his patients. Empathy, respect, caring and compassion are the values he practices every day with every patient.
As Your Concierge Psychiatrist, Dr. Kittay Provides:
- Direct access by phone, text messaging or email.
- Routine and emergency appointments via change telehealth to telemedicine video conferencing.
- Same-day urgent care appointments are typically available Monday-Friday for established concierge patients via telemedicine or in-office appointments.
- Expedient in-office new patient evaluations, usually within 1-2 days.
- On-time appointments.
- 30-minute routine medication management and supportive therapy appointments.
- Same-day responses to phone, text, email messages, and prescription refills.
No Retainers
Dr. Kittay does not charge a retainer. A retainer is a monthly or annual membership fee paid to a concierge practice to be a patient. We function as a concierge private practice so that you are only charged for services as rendered but get all the benefits of concierge medicine.
Private Pay
We pride ourselves in providing exceptional quality of care, access, comfort, and privacy to our patients. To provide you with the highest quality of care, without restrictions imposed by insurance companies, Dr. Kittay has chosen not to be on any insurance panels. This means he can spend more time and attention devoted to your care. His priority is your care, not the interests of an insurance company.
To maintain this level of service, our professional fees for all services are exclusively private pay. We are not part of Medicare or Medicaid, nor do we accept any commercial insurance. However, if you have insurance coverage for out-of-network providers you should be able to be reimbursed by your insurer.
Private Confidential Care
Dr. Kittay recognizes confidentiality is very important to everyone. Unless given specific permission, we will not share any of your health-related information with any family member or an employer.
Confidentiality is mandated in America by HIPAA laws, specifically the Privacy Rule. Legal protections prevent revealing any information related to psychiatric, alcohol, or substance use or care even under oath in court in most cases.
Legal Confidentiality is one aspect of the big picture, recognizing and treating each patient with the care, respect and the dignity they deserve. Every effort is made to make you feel safe and comfortable. Privacy extends to more than medical record information.
