Dr. Ronya Green is on a mission to offer a more personalized way to take care of your health. As the founder of Rapha Healthcare, she offers a membership model for direct primary care services. Direct primary care (where billing and payment arrangements are made between patients and medical providers, without sending claims to insurance providers) is continuing to rise as traditional healthcare insurance becomes more complex and limiting. This is where Dr. Green and her practice play a vital role in providing an effective solution for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. Rapha Healthcare’s transparent costs and integrated care take the guesswork out of navigating your health without the hassle of insurance. Read to see how Dr. Green got her started and why she chose Middle TN to launch her innovative practice.
What brought you to Nashville?
Our move to Nashville was driven by a professional opportunity. However, we have received so much more! Experiencing Nashville’s vibrant, growing community has been transformative for my family. Nashville’s reputation as a healthcare hub provided perfect alignment for our professional aspirations, making it the ideal location to establish our roots and launch Rapha Healthcare.
What inspired you to create this unique approach to primary healthcare in Middle TN?
The inspiration behind Rapha Healthcare came from recognizing the limitations and frustrations experienced with traditional healthcare models. As both a physician and mom I experienced them daily! Particularly rushed visits, long waiting times, and limited access to personalized care make the system difficult to navigate. As a primary care physician, I desired more time with my patients. I knew medicine should (and could) be practiced differently.
Additionally, we saw a significant gap in healthcare solutions tailored specifically to the needs of entrepreneurs and their teams. Understanding that business owners frequently encounter unique challenges, such as scheduling flexibility, timely healthcare access, and proactive health management, we created a model designed explicitly to meet these demands. Our mission is to serve entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive, convenient, and highly personalized healthcare, allowing them to focus on what they do best—growing their businesses.
What makes your practice model different from others in the city?
Rapha Healthcare stands apart by embracing a concierge or membership-based healthcare model, which emphasizes accessibility, personalization, and comprehensive preventive care. Unlike traditional fee-for-service practices, our patients benefit from direct communication with me as their physician, extended appointment times, and same-day or next-day visits. It is a healthcare experience tailored specifically to their individual and family needs. We strive to eliminate barriers and foster genuine, ongoing partnerships focused on overall health, wellness, and productivity. The doctor-patient relationship is back!
What are the benefits of a concierge/membership-based healthcare plan?
Membership-based healthcare significantly enhances patient experience and outcomes by prioritizing preventive medicine, comprehensive care, and personalized attention. Patients enjoy unrestricted access to their physician, minimal waiting times, extended visits, and the convenience of in person or telehealth appointments. For business owners and their teams, this model provides essential support by reducing downtime, improving health outcomes, and increasing overall employee satisfaction. By limiting patient volume, I ensure ample time to address complex health issues thoroughly and proactively, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes, greater patient satisfaction, and a more fulfilling healthcare experience overall.
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