Direct Primary Care vs. Urgent Care Centers
We’ve all been there—you’re feeling under the weather, but it’s clearly not an emergency. Your regular doctor can’t see you for days, and the thought of sitting in an emergency room for hours (and paying those bills) makes you feel even worse. So where do you turn? Two options that often come to mind are […]
Why Direct Primary Care is Better for Families
As a parent, you’re already juggling so much. Between school pickups, work deadlines, soccer practice, and everything else that fills your days, healthcare shouldn’t add more stress to your life. Yet for many families, that’s exactly what happens—long waits for appointments, confusing insurance bills that arrive weeks later, and rushed visits where you barely have […]
Who is Direct Primary Care For? Younger or Older Patients?
Health is wealth at any age, but how we care for it can look different depending on where we are in life. Younger people might need quick checkups and advice on staying active, while older adults often focus on managing ongoing health concerns and keeping up with regular screenings. So, is Direct Primary Care (DPC) […]
Can Direct Primary Care Replace My Health Insurance?
You’re at the end of the line already: considering Direct Primary Care (DPC), but you’re not really sure how it fits with your health insurance. Well, you’re not alone. It’s a common question: Can DPC really cover everything? Will you be left uncovered when it comes to emergencies? Can DPC completely replace insurance? The short […]
The Triple Threat: Navigating Wildfire Smoke, Allergies, and Viruses
As Oklahoma battles wildfires and peak allergy season while respiratory viruses continue to circulate, Dr. Matthew Else of Craft Concierge Medicine shares expert insights on managing these health challenges when they overlap. If you’ve been feeling under the weather lately, you’re not alone. Across Oklahoma and many parts of the country, a perfect storm of […]
10 Reasons to Consider a Whole Body MRI for Your Health
Taking care of your health can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re worried about undetected issues. Imagine having a tool that gives you a detailed look at your body’s health without being invasive or risky. That’s where a Whole Body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) comes in. This advanced scan is changing the game in preventive care, […]
Dr. Matthew Else and Craft Concierge: Leading the Way to Patient-Centered Healthcare
When Dr. Matthew Else, D.O., M.B.A., walked into Craft Concierge, he knew he was in the right place. His vision to find a care team that truly empowered patients, and emphasized proactive, preventive care over reactive treatments was happening right before his eyes. “It felt like the perfect fit right from day one.” Many people […]
How Accurate is CT Scan for Brain Tumor?
The healthcare industry did something groundbreaking when it took the words “If only I knew what was going on inside your head” quite literally. With the advent of scientific and medical innovations, it has now become possible to see inside a person’s head, revealing crucial details that inform your brain health, especially when suspecting brain […]
How Long Does a Head CT Scan Take?
If you’re dealing with frequent dizziness, a lingering migraine after a head injury, or severe head trauma, your doctor might suggest a head CT scan to get a detailed look at what’s going on inside your brain. It’s normal to feel a bit nervous, curious, or even intimidated when you hear about the procedure. Naturally, […]
How to Get a CT Scan: An Easy Guide
Taking care of one’s health has never been easy, as you have to deal with many things: prescriptions, appointments, long queues, and may-be-unfamiliar terminologies—such as CT scans or computed tomography scans. According to Harvard Health, over 80 million CT scans are performed in the United States annually, a stark contrast to the three million scans […]