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Dr. Sims

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Dodd Sims, MD

Internal Medicine
3.7 /5
21 reviews

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Residency

University of Texas
San Antonio, TX
Internal Medicine 1983-1985

Internship

University of Texas
San Antonio, TX
1982-1983

Medical School

Rush Medical College
Chicago, IL
Doctorate of Medicine 1982

Undergraduate

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology 1976

American Board of Internal Medicine

Inova Alexandria Hospital

English, Spanish and French

Virginia

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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$512.50 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$1,025.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$2,050.00 each year*
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Dr. Sims

Meet Dodd Sims, MD

There are tremendous changes occurring in the world and healthcare is no exception. While recent decades have seen astounding advances in medicine, one thing remains the same: there is value in having a primary care physician who knows you well. Although I cannot control or direct much of the change we experience in healthcare, I can offer my patients that close, personal relationship we all want. I have been practicing internal medicine in northern Virginia for over twenty years and in my MDVIP-affiliated practice, I look forward to providing personalized care to my patients for many years to come. 

My interests lie particularly in the area of preventive cardiology and geriatrics. I know from personal experience that the risks that lead to heart attacks and strokes can largely be dealt with through exercise, diet and a balanced life. For my older patients, I know that we can work together to make the aging process simpler; less focused on endless rounds of doctor visits and more focused on thriving even while we age. Similar to conveniences often associated with concierge medicine practices, I also offer same- or next-day appointments that start on time. I am excited to have a smaller, more personalized practice, where I will have the time to work with each of my patients to achieve their personal health goals.

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Sims' practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Sims quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Sims by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Sims when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$512.50 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$1,025.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$2,050.00 each year*

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from Paul in VA • March 11, 2020
I'm 84 years old and have been with Dr. Sims for about twenty years.
Well, no surprise, I'm not as quick as I once was. Trying to remember instructions, prescription protocols, etc. has become difficult but for the fact that when I interface with Dr. Sims and his staff my wife is always there posing additional questions, taking notes , setting up downstream services and the like Read more...

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

1500 North Beauregard Street Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22311

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Hours

Mon 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$512.50 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$1,025.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$2,050.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Sims.

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*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at that number. You can contact us at any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages.
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