Dr. Chen is accepting new patients in New York City & New York state.
"My patient panel is intentionally kept small, so membership spots are limited."
Schedule your free Meet & Greet with me to get started today!
Primary care without insurance hassle for
New Yorkers
- your health deserves someone who takes it as seriously as you do
"Our healthcare system is broken."
Tired of:
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Waiting weeks for an appointment?
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Being asked to come in for something that could be handled virtually?
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Sitting in the waiting room for 30+ minutes?
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Feeling rushed during your visit?
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Repeating your story to different providers?
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Having your concerns ignored in the portal messages?
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Being addressed with incorrect pronouns?
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Being mistreated due to language barrier or different backgrounds?
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Surprise medical bills?
You deserve better!
About
U Care MD is an LGBTQIA+ affirming, membership-based, botique Primary Care practice conveniently located in
Midtown Manhattan, steps from Penn Station, offering personalized, high-quality care for New Yorkers of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Busy life? Your health doesn’t have to wait.
U Care MD fits into your schedule so you can get the care you need.
New to NYC for school, an internship, or work? I've got you covered.
我也說中文
Your Care made simple!
My individual membership is $249/month for unlimited direct access to all primary care services — family and employer plans bring the per-person cost down further.
I don't bill or take insurance.
Patients join because they value the care instead of insurance assignment.
Access
Same or next day appointment.
You can call/text/email me directly.
Personalization
Evidence-based medicine tailored to each individual.
Extended visits to truly listen to your story.
Transparency
Flat monthly membership.
No insurance involved.
No copay.
No surprise bills.
No middleman
No front desk/nurse/representative standing between you and your doctor.
Direct patient-doctor relationship.
Hey there!
I'm Dr. Kuan-Yu Chen
陳冠宇醫師
I'm a board-certified family medicine doctor and a die-hard New Yorker by way of Taiwan. Growing up in both places, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for both cultures, but New York City is where I truly belong. Fluent in Mandarin, I connect with people from all backgrounds, providing culture-sensitive care that makes every patient feel respected and understood.
Having seen the flaws in traditional healthcare—long waits, rushed visits, and lack of personal connection—I founded U Care MD in Midtown Manhattan to offer accessible, affordable, and personalized care. My focus is on building strong patient-doctor relationships and providing high-quality, comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.
With lived experience in the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space at U Care MD, where everyone—regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural background—feels truly seen, heard, and cared for.
What I want to achieve
with you
I believe healthcare is a partnership. You're the expert on your life; I'm the expert on medicine. Together, we make decisions that are evidence-based, practical, and aligned with your goals.
One Doctor Who Actually Knows you
At U Care MD, you always see me. No more re-explaining your story. Continuity isn't a luxury. It's how problems get caught. I catch things for my patients better than any other doctor who doesn't know you. I provide better care to my patients by knowing them.
Prevention Is The Whole Point
Prevention isn't a checkbox on an annual physical nor a 10-minute visit. I help my patients achieve prevention by having real conversations about issues, finding root causes, building a long term relationship where we establish healthy lifestyle before diseases appear.
Small Problems Treated Early Stay Small
I make myself accessible to my patients — that's not just convenience. That's the difference between a minor course correction and a life-changing diagnosis.
How this works
Your care begins
Ongoing care starts.
Direct access to me.
Unlimited/unrushed visits.
Virtual & in-person visit.
Same/next-day appointments.
Healthcare shouldn’t feel this hard.
Seen. Heard. Cared for.
A better way to experience care at
U Care MD.
