Private Primary Care in Bethesda, Maryland

Exceptional primary care for people who value having a physician they know, trust, and can reach.

Membership-based primary care for individuals and families in Bethesda — built on trusted relationships, thoughtful medical judgment, and personalized care when decisions matter most.

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Why Anchor Point Exists

The model for this practice began long before concierge medicine.

It began with the kind of physician relationship every Naval aviator understands: a trusted “Doc” who knows you, your work, your family, and what readiness truly means.

Throughout my career, I had the privilege of caring for people in some of our nation’s most demanding environments — from military families and service members to senior leaders at the White House and Walter Reed. Those experiences reinforced the importance of clinical excellence, discretion, and thoughtful, personalized care.

But the inspiration for Anchor Point Medicine came from somewhere else.

Every Naval aviator is assigned a Flight Surgeon. That physician is far more than someone you see when you are sick. “Doc” is a trusted advisor, an advocate, and often the first call when a medical question arises — for the aviator or for a member of their family.

Whether the concern is routine or urgent, there is comfort in knowing that someone who understands you, your family, and your goals is there to help you make the right decision.

I created Anchor Point Medicine to bring that same model of personal, involved care to individuals and families here in Bethesda.

When something important happens, you should know exactly who to call.

Meet Dr. Speicher

A career built on trust, judgment, and service.

U.S. Naval Academy graduate
Retired U.S. Navy Commander
Former Naval Flight Officer
Former White House Physician
Former physician leader at Walter Reed
Board-certified physician
Fellowship-trained clinician
MBA, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Dr. Matthew Speicher founded Anchor Point Medicine after more than two decades caring for patients, families, service members, and leaders in demanding clinical and operational settings.

Across those environments, the work was built on the same foundation: sound judgment, clear communication, discretion, and deep personal responsibility for the people under his care.

Anchor Point brings that same approach to primary care. The practice is intentionally small, relationship-driven, and designed so your physician knows you well before an illness, injury, or difficult decision arises.

This is not just faster primary care. It is a different relationship.

Most families do not join a private medical practice because they want more appointments. They join because they want one trusted physician to call when the system feels rushed, fragmented, or unclear.

Clarity when something happens

A new symptom, abnormal test, sick child, or urgent question can quickly become overwhelming. Anchor Point gives members a physician who can help decide what needs attention now and what can wait.

A doctor who already knows you

Care is better when your physician understands your history, your family, your priorities, and your baseline before a concern becomes urgent.

Time to think, not just react

Longer visits allow for careful conversations about prevention, chronic concerns, test results, medications, and the decisions that shape long-term health.

Care for the whole family

Anchor Point welcomes adults and children, giving families a single trusted medical home and a physician who understands the household.

No insurance billing or copays

Membership services are provided outside the insurance billing model, creating a simpler, more direct experience without copays for included visits.

Help navigating the system

From specialists and imaging to hospital care and second opinions, Anchor Point helps members move through the healthcare system with confidence.

The moments when membership matters most.

The value of Anchor Point is not just measured by the number of visits. It is measured by what happens when your family needs judgment, reassurance, and a clear plan.

Your child wakes up with concerning symptoms. You have someone who knows your family and can help you decide whether this is urgent care, the ER, or something that can safely wait.

A test result comes back abnormal. You do not have to interpret it alone or wait weeks for a rushed explanation. You have time to understand what it means and what comes next.

You are told to see a specialist. Anchor Point helps you understand why, who may be appropriate, and how to move through the next steps without feeling lost.

A parent, spouse, or child has a new concern. Instead of starting from scratch, your physician already understands the person, the context, and the family around them.

The breadth of care your family deserves.

Anchor Point provides comprehensive primary care, urgent visits, preventive health, chronic disease management, care coordination, and selected in-office services for members.

Many concerns that would otherwise require an urgent care visit, emergency department visit, or referral can often be evaluated and treated right here in the office.

Comprehensive annual health assessments with a personalized plan we’ll implement together
Same- or next-day appointments
Primary care for the whole family
Preventive care and wellness planning
Chronic disease management
Medication optimization
Specialist coordination
Review and interpretation of outside labs and imaging
Hospital and emergency department coordination
Travel medicine guidance
Office procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, joint injections, ear lavage, and more
Point-of-care ultrasound
EKGs and selected diagnostic testing
House calls when needed

Transparent Membership Pricing

Clear, straightforward pricing for a different kind of care.

Your membership fee allows Anchor Point to care for fewer patients, spend substantially more time with each person, and remain available when you need guidance most.

Membership services are provided outside the insurance billing model. That means no insurance billing requirements, no copays for included visits, and no surprise membership visit fees.

Individual adult memberships begin at

$3,800

Reduced rates for spouses, children, and additional household members
Memberships available for adults and children
Smaller patient panel by design
Limited founding memberships available
Full pricing available during consultation

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Anchor Point Medicine is now accepting inquiries from individuals and families interested in a more personal, accessible, and physician-led approach to primary care.

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