Akron-Area Family Physician Jennifer Wurst, MD, Opens MDVIP-Affiliated Practice

FAIRLAWN, Ohio and BOCA RATON, Fla., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the national leader in membership-based healthcare, today announced the addition of distinguished family physician Jennifer Wurst, MD, in the Akron, Ohio, area to its expanding network of over 1,300 primary care physicians across the U.S. Dr. Wurst's new MDVIP-affiliated practice, located at 3009 Smith Road, Suite 350, in Fairlawn, offers patients more time and a stronger partnership with the doctor focused on whole-person care, disease prevention and healthy living.

Dr. Wurst, who has been practicing in Northern Ohio for 25 years, brings impressive credentials to her MDVIP practice. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she currently serves as faculty in its Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. She went on to complete her internship and residency at Summa Health – Barberton Campus. Dr. Wurst is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine and maintains staff privileges at University Hospitals (UH) Parma Medical Center. Her areas of special interest include weight management, nutrition and comprehensive women's care. To learn more about Dr. Wurst or to join her practice, visit https://www.mdvip.com/jenniferwurstmd.

"My passion is caring for patients in times of need and celebrating their wins together, whether it's recovering from an injury, reaching a weight loss goal or being able to stop a particular medication," said Dr. Wurst, who is an avid martial artist with a fourth-degree black sash in Shaolin kung fu. "My dual board certification in Integrative Medicine and relationships with complimentary providers in the community such as dietitians, acupuncturists and massage therapists, provide me a diverse medical toolbox to help patients achieve the optimal health they seek."

As an MDVIP affiliate, Dr. Wurst's practice offers distinctive services and benefits, including:

• A smaller patient panel allowing for same- or next-day appointments that last an average of 30 minutes
• 24/7 physician availability (after hours and weekends)
• Comprehensive yearly health assessment with advanced diagnostic tests and screenings that give a more complete view of a patient's health status
• Personalized wellness coaching targeting the patient's specific health goals
• Seamless care coordination when traveling through the nationwide MDVIP network

Research shows that patients receiving care in MDVIP-affiliated practices experience better health outcomes compared to those in traditional primary care settings. Data from eleven peer-reviewed published studies support this, demonstrating:

• 79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients, equating to $600 million savings in one year
• 72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
• 40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing

MDVIP maintains unrivaled patient satisfaction scores and annual membership renewals consistently exceeding 90%.

About MDVIP
Founded in 2000, MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 1,300 primary care physicians serving over 400,000 patients. The company offers medical practice solutions customized to meet the needs of doctors and patients. MDVIP is ranked one of the 10 Top Executive Wellness Programs by Worth magazine and is recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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