the nashville doctor changing how we do healthcare 🏥
this week i’m spotlighting my doctor — the one who completely changed how i look at healthcare.
who’s tired of paying insane premiums?
waiting weeks just to see your doctor?
fighting with insurance to get a simple meds covered?
yeah, i was too!
meet dr. rahul iyengar, founder of members health co. — a new kind of healthcare built on access, prevention, and transparency.
!!! and if you’re a small business owner or freelancer, this model is a game changer. it’s affordable, tax-deductible, and gives your team real healthcare access without the corporate insurance chaos.
scroll down to see how dr. rahul is rewriting healthcare in nashville — and how you can become a member!
TLDR? 👀 → https://www.membershealthco.com/
Peace of mind shouldn’t come from an insurance policy. The best peace of mind is knowing your personal Doctor is always a text or phone call away 24/7 to ensure you always get the best prices, fastest access, and highest quality of care. - Dr. Rahul Iyengar
🩺 q: in simple terms, what is members health co. and who do you serve?
dr. rahul: “we believe the future of healthcare looks a lot like its past — when your neighborhood doctor knew you, advocated for you, and focused on prevention, not just symptoms.
members health co. is a membership-based clinic built around access, transparency, and personal connection.
for a flat monthly rate, patients get unlimited direct access to their personal doctor, transparent pricing for all services, and proactive care that helps prevent illness before it starts.
we serve people of all ages, but our model especially helps small business owners, freelancers, non-profits, or anyone using an hsa or fsa — since everything is tax-deductible and hsa/fsa eligible.”
✨ memberships start at $189/month.
💬 q: how does this model differ from traditional insurance-based care?
dr. rahul: “traditional healthcare is built around treating symptoms — not preventing them.
it’s like car insurance: it doesn’t cover oil changes or maintenance. but if you skip those, your car eventually breaks down.
we flipped the model. we take a proactive, doctor-led approach to keep you healthy. that means unlimited 24/7 access to your doctor, at-cost pharmacy + urgent care, preventive bloodwork, same-day imaging, full price transparency, and no-markup wellness services. it’s all about saving time, money, and stress.”
⏱ q: what does a first visit look like?
dr. rahul: “your first visit lasts about an hour — we go through your full health history, labs, and goals.
follow-up visits are usually around 30 minutes, but you always have unlimited access to text, call, or same-day appointments.
no copays, no surprise bills — just direct care when you need it.”
💸 q: how does the cost compare to traditional insurance?
dr. rahul: “marketplace insurance is expensive, and often doesn’t focus on keeping you healthy.
our membership can save patients over 60% in cost and 90% in time compared to insurance-based care.
most of our members pair our plan with a simple emergency-only insurance plan, which ends up being less than half the cost of traditional coverage — but with faster access and better outcomes.”
🔬 q: are labs, supplements, and specialty testing included or discounted?
dr. rahul: “everything we do is offered at-cost, meaning no markup.
our 100+ biomarker blood panel is only $175 for members (the same test costs $1,900+ at most clinics).
most medications are under $5, and we can get same-day MRIs for about $500 versus $4,000+ elsewhere.
it really shows how affordable healthcare can be when you remove the middle layers.”
💊 q: can patients still use insurance for labs or imaging?
dr. rahul: “absolutely. if you have insurance, we’ll check to see if it covers something first. sometimes insurance is cheaper — but often, our at-cost prices beat even the copay.
we’ll research, complete prior authorizations, and make calls on your behalf so there are no surprise bills or inflated charges.”
🚑 q: what happens if someone needs emergency or specialty care?
dr. rahul: “emergencies can happen — and that’s where our model really shines.
you’ll have your personal doctor available 24/7 to coordinate care. we can handle most urgent needs in-office — like stitches, strep or flu tests, UTIs, and more.
our nations office even has dr. kyle moore, a board-certified emergency medicine doctor, who can manage most urgent situations or call ahead to the ER to ensure you’re seen quickly.
for specialty care, we often manage a lot in-house, but if we need to refer out, we personally call the specialist and get you in right away.”
📊 q: what kind of results have you seen from members?
dr. rahul: “only 2% of patients we test have totally normal panels — and that’s with an average age of 32.
most people feel healthy but have early indicators of issues we can address before symptoms appear.
traditional annual physicals test 2–3 markers. we test over 100. that’s the difference between reactive care and true prevention.”
💭 q: what’s the biggest misconception about insurance?
dr. rahul: “people think insurance equals peace of mind. but real peace of mind is knowing your doctor is always just a text away.
we had a member injure his knee — we got him a same-day MRI for $500, results within hours, and a specialist appointment the next day.
with insurance, he would’ve spent thousands and waited weeks. insurance doesn’t advocate for you. your doctor does.”
💡 q: what would you say to someone nervous about leaving their insurance plan?
dr. rahul: “we’re not here to replace insurance — we’re here to make it work better.
insurance still matters for surgeries, trauma, or major illnesses.
but combining a members health co. plan with a small emergency policy costs less than half of standard coverage — while giving you personalized care, prevention, and advocacy.”
📍 q: what’s the best way to learn more or sign up?
dr. rahul: “visit membershealthco.com to explore memberships or schedule a free consultation under the ‘enroll’ tab.
you can also follow us on instagram @membershealthco or email [email protected] for questions or group discounts.”
🖤 why we love it
members health co. is bringing heart back to healthcare — focused on prevention, access, and real relationships.
in a city that never slows down, knowing your doctor has your back (and answers your texts) feels like the way care should be.
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