Doctors with direct phone lines and no answering machines are typically found in concierge medicine, and direct primary care (DPC)s.

Concierge medicine and DPC

These models bypass insurance and offer patients a membership-based service, which includes direct, 24/7 access to their doctor via phone or text. This provides several advantages: 

• Direct communication: You avoid receptionists, phone trees, and answering services for both urgent and routine inquiries.
• Personalized care: With a smaller patient roster, doctors can dedicate more time to each individual, allowing for more personal and comprehensive communication.
• Availability: Patients can reach their doctor on their personal phone, even after hours, for urgent issues.