La Jolla

MD2 Concierge Medicine: La Jolla Concierge Medical Practice
MD2 Concierge Medicine: La Jolla Concierge Medical Practice

MD2 La Jolla concierge medical practice opened its doors in February 2023.

At MD2 La Jolla, you'll be cared for by two of the most respected physicians in the medical community who have practiced in San Diego for the entirety of their medical careers. The concierge medical physicians are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital and UC San Diego Health, Jacobs Medical Center and have long-standing ties with the top specialists in the area.

Professional photograph of Concierge Doctor Harry Albers

Dr. Harry Albers

Dr. Harry Albers has been a prominent and highly respected physician in San Diego for over 30 years. His deep appreciation of the value and importance of individualized, thorough, and patient-centered care have earned him a superlative reputation in the San Diego medical community. He has been named a Top Doctor by San Diego magazine multiple times throughout his career.

He graduated summa cum laude as the salutatorian of his class from San Diego State University with his Bachelor of Science in biology. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine with honors at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Remaining at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center, he completed his internal medicine residency, rising to the rank of Chief Resident. After completing his residency, he joined the full-time faculty in the Department of General Internal Medicine at UCSD, where he served as assistant professor of internal medicine.

Dr. Albers, board certified in internal medicine, joined the Department of Internal Medicine at Scripps Clinic. In addition to his patient care responsibilities, he was also Scripps Rancho Bernardo's internal medicine site director and Associate VP for Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement. After a decade, he transitioned to the concierge program at Scripps, serving as an internist and the division head for almost eight years. He remained in this position until joining MD². During his esteemed career at Scripps, Dr. Albers also served on numerous committees and assumed several leadership roles. Additionally, for nearly 20 years he was the lead internal medicine physician for the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Club.

Professional photograph of Concierge Doctor Ramona Master

Dr. Ramona Master

Dr. Ramona Master, a highly sought-after San Diego physician for over 20 years, strives to care for her patients as she would for her own family and is perhaps best known for her unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized care. Combined with her dedication to preventive medicine and chronic disease management, she has consistently been recognized as a physician of exceptional excellence and a Top Doctor in San Diego Magazine and celebrated by her peers and patients alike.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and Doctorate of Medicine from Northwestern University, graduating from the prestigious 7-year Honors Program in Medical Education with multiple honors and merits. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where she was awarded the honor of Outstanding Medical Student Teacher.

Dr. Master started her career as an internist and partner at Menlo Medical Clinic. Concurrently she served as a clinical instructor in medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. After 15 years in general primary care, she transitioned to concierge medicine, joining Scripps Private Internal Medicine Center, where she could focus on helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. After several years, she was asked to join the concierge medicine program at UC San Diego Health, where she remained until joining MD².

Dr. Master is board certified in internal medicine and holds the unique distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She is also an associate of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association.

For Your Consideration

There is a purity to MD2 you will not find elsewhere. At the heart of it, you are 1 of just 50 families who retain the services of a personal physician who knows you as well as their own family. The annual retainer varies based on the family configuration, from individuals to couples and families with children. All fees are paid on a monthly basis, and there is no annual contract. To discuss specific pricing, please contact us. The MD2 fee ensures absolute, unlimited access to your physician, as well as their physician partner, and covers all care and services provided by the office.

Is there an annual contract for services?

We believe medical care should be based on a deeply meaningful relationship between a physician and a patient that ideally lasts a lifetime – not a contract. The only contract we use reflects our promise to you. It binds us to you, not the other way around. There is no obligation on your part. If for any reason you wish to depart MD2, you can cancel your services at any time without any financial commitment. Your doctor will graciously work with you to establish care with another physician of your choosing.

What services are included?

Simply put, every primary care service is included. There is no additional billing. To help you understand the term “primary care,” think of it as all the care and services required when you “go to your doctor.” But in this case, your doctor is a star internist who graduated at the top of their class and is regarded as the master diagnostician – an art that can be lost today, but never at MD2.

This includes such things as an extensive annual physical, unlimited visits, house and workplace calls, x-rays, routine lab tests and diagnostics indicated by your age, health, and conditioning status. These tests may include blood panels, cardiovascular screening, cancer evaluations, and whatever else your physician believes will promote your healthiest lifestyle. When you leave an MD2 office, you are never handed a bill for our services.

With unlimited time, your MD2 physician will go beyond the customary. They will guide you to appropriate consultants, specialists, and surgical services as needed and often accompany you to those appointments to ensure complete continuity of care. Your care is thorough and extensive yet always custom tailored.

Will my physician manage my care while I am traveling?

MD2 was explicitly designed to accommodate families who travel frequently and often live in a second residence for at least part of the year. Caring for highly mobile families is our specialty. Your physician will always remain your primary contact when you or your family travels; they will be your first call if you have a medical need and are prepared to care for you, regardless of your location. In addition, prepping for travel and planning your care while you are away will be a key element of your care. Should you fall ill or need medical attention while in another city with an MD2 office, your physician will coordinate care for you with their MD2 partner in that city. Lastly, as an MD2 patient, you are enrolled in a worldwide medical evacuation service, should you ever need it.

What if my physician goes on vacation?

We've set up each MD2 practice so that your physician or their partner will always be available to you. You will have direct access to both physicians’ private cell phones, which you can call anytime, day or night. If your physician is unavailable, you will have direct access to their MD2 partner physician. You will never have to go through a front desk, an obscure exchange service or even a nurse to get to your physician or their partner, even if they are on vacation.

What if I need to go to the hospital?

At MD2, you will never be left alone in your time of need. Shockingly, it has become customary today that physicians no longer follow patients during hospitalization. Instead, they leave their patients in the hands of hospitalists. At MD2 we believe this is unacceptable. MD2 physicians visit their patients while in the hospital and orchestrate care with medical specialists in any field. Should you require a hospital stay, your physician will be at your side as your advocate and quarterback.

Furthermore, if specific health services would be best provided at a medical center in another city, your MD2 physician will make all the arrangements for your stay and continue to be involved in overseeing your care.

Can my children join MD2?

As internists, we specialize in the care of adult patients, however, the age at which children transition out of pediatric care varies by individual. It’s a wonderful discussion to have with your MD2 physician. Please know that even when your child is under the care of their pediatrician, we welcome being involved and receiving questions. Multi-generational care is our specialty.

Transform Everything You Thought was Possible

We welcome your inquiry by giving us a call at 425-658-0959, or completing the form.