AFC Doctors Express continues rapid expansionDate: 9/23/2016 GREATER SPRINGFIELD – AFC Doctors Express, the largest independent urgent care provider in the Commonwealth, opening its 17th urgent care center in Arlington with four more set to open in January.
Master developers Rick Crews and Jim Brennan have successfully grown the business throughout Massachusetts and beyond with locations that stretch from several in Western Massachusetts (Greater Springfield region) and Central Massachusetts (greater Worcester region), and 14 located throughout the greater Boston area. The duo plans to continue growing throughout New England, including an additional two locations in the greater Springfield area where they started.
“We have worked tirelessly throughout the past six years to bring Massachusetts residents the urgent care centers they need,” said Chief Executive Officer of Medvest LLC, Jim Brennan. “With more than 160 franchise and corporate centers operating in 26 states, Massachusetts is second only to Alabama in regard to the number of locations established – we are very proud of that accomplishment. In addition to a highly proven business plan, our success comes from getting involved in the communities we serve. This is done through good, old-fashioned guerilla marketing where we are constantly engaging the community face-to-face, while educating families, businesses and other health care providers about the benefits of using AFC Doctors Express.”
Brennan also cited strategic partnerships with health care systems, provider groups and hospitals across the state that have streamlined the overall patient experience as one of the reasons why the business is experiencing rapid growth – with an outlook of a continued, positive trajectory. He said, “Finding exceptional primary care providers, as well as specialists – like orthopedics, gynecology or podiatry – for those in need is also something that we provide and is a differentiating factor compared to other urgent care models. Our patients count on us to provide them access to these providers. This is just one aspect of what we do extremely well that sets us apart from other urgent care facilities.”
Brennan and Crews are co-owners of Medvest LLC, the master developer of AFC Doctors Express in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
“In Massachusetts, AFC Doctors Express is projecting well over 200,000 patient visits this year – demonstrating the need for accessible, convenient and affordable care throughout the Commonwealth” said Crews.
There are many factors driving the development and growth of the AFC Doctors Express brand. AFC Doctors Express has excellent programs for partnerships that drive referrals, making it easier for primary care and specialist practices to extend night and weekend care to patients in need. Patients are also able to receive treatments that go above and beyond traditional “clinics” such as occupational services including physicals, drug testing, DOT-Certified physicals and workers’ compensation treatment. AFC Doctors Express also provides treatments for scrapes, breaks and sprains including X-Ray procedures conducted on-site, as well as the ability to provide sutures for small injuries. From flu shots and vaccinations to treating upper-respiratory infections, AFC Doctors Express is advancing health care accessibility and bridging the gap between the choice of waiting to see a primary care physician or going to the emergency room, a much-needed solution for the health care industry at large.
For more information about AFC Doctors Express, visit doctorsexpress.com or stop by one of our convenient locations today.
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