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Ep. 045 How 7-Minute Appointments Are Failing Patients | FROM 7-MINUTE DOCTOR VISITS TO REAL PATIENT CARE | Dr. Aaron Block | Future Fox Podcast

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Dr. Aaron Block, family physician and co-founder of The Cove Concierge Medicine in Castle Rock, Colorado, joins us for a deep dive into how healthcare has lost its personal touch — and how concierge medicine is bringing it back.

With a Master of Public Health and a passion for patient-centered care, Dr. Block unpacks why the average U.S. doctor visit lasts only seven minutes, what patients are missing in the traditional system, and how his model restores trust, empathy, and personalized attention.

From lifestyle counseling and preventive care to white-glove access and same-day appointments, Dr. Block shares why he walked away from the insurance-dominated grind to build a practice where patients are truly heard, valued, and cared for.

📍 Based in Castle Rock, CO, The Cove serves patients of all ages—from toddlers to seniors—offering family medicine that blends science, empathy, and availability.


🦊 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why the traditional doctor visit averages just 7 minutes — and what’s missing.
  • How concierge medicine rebuilds trust and empathy between patients and physicians.
  • The difference between concierge medicine vs. direct primary care.
  • How transparent pricing and unlimited access give patients peace of mind.
  • Why Dr. Block believes healthcare should feel personal again.

💬 Memorable Quote

  • “The average family physician visit in the United States today is seven minutes logged with a provider.”
  • “If you don’t know your provider, why are you going to trust anything I say?”
  • “When you’re a member of my practice… you have unlimited access.”

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