Membership
Being an AlphaBetterCare member patient rewards you not only with great care, but also with premium-level benefits.
A world-class personal physician
An experienced and well-respected physician, Howard A. Grossman, MD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has been caring for patients in New York City for over 20 years. In addition, he has coordinated clinical care in countries around the world. He has been a patient health care advocate, served as the director of the American Academy of AIDS Medicine, a prestigious non-profit organization, and was a leading anti HIV drug medical researcher on his own and at Fenway Community Health Center, the largest gay and lesbian health care facility in the world.
Extensive one-on-one time with your doctor
AlphaBetterCare believes that great medical care requires taking the time to interact with patients, not rushing one out so the next one may be rushed in. And more time with the doctor equals less time waiting for the doctor!
Our small, private office allows Dr. Grossman to get to know you and your needs completely, while giving you the benefit of his expertise. The staff at AlphaBetterCare is committed to making your experience at our office pleasant, helpful, and positive.
Convenient appointments
We respect your time. Call or e-mail us and we’ll make an appointment when it is best for you. Same day, next day, and even Saturday appointments are available. Confirm, change, or cancel an appointment on our website, by e-mail, or by phone. If your schedule changes, we’re happy to adapt to your needs. We’re here to serve you!
Anytime access to Dr. Grossman and our staff
If you have a pressing need, you can call our office anytime and get connected to Dr. Grossman or a covering physician. Or for non-emergencies, leave a message and our staff will answer it within 24 hours. If it’s more convenient for you to contact us online, you can ask the doctor medical questions and get answers on our website, privately and securely.
Advanced electronic features on our website
Getting prescriptions has never been easier. Our website allows you request renewals or new medications whenever you need them—quickly, easily, and completely privately. We’ll review what you need and send the orders electronically to your preferred pharmacy if Dr. Grossman approves them.
We can also publish your test results securely online as soon as Dr. Grossman reviews them. You’ll receive an e-mail letting you know that they are ready for viewing.
Completely seamless extended care
As a Senior Attending Physician at Roosevelt Hospital, Dr. Grossman is able to admit you to the hospital as his patient if it is ever necessary. He will be able to coordinate your care while in the hospital, working with the professional, full-time hospitalists at Roosevelt to ensure that you get the best treatment possible. You will never be a so-called ward patient with no personal doctor. We will always be on your team. If you are admitted to any other hospital, Dr. Grossman will check in with the doctors there to make sure that he’s aware of what treatment you are receiving.
A reasonable annual membership charge
Unlike boutique or concierge practices, AlphaBetterCare is committed to keeping the cost of your healthcare as reasonable as possible. That’s why we accept insurance, and that’s why our annual membership fee is only $195. We’re proud of the AlphaBetterCare way: great, high-quality care and premium-level extra benefits at a very modest cost. If our membership fee would be a financial hardship for you, we’re happy to discuss payment plans and a fee reduction or waiver. Just ask us!