Patient Stories

Anna Batten approaches everything in life with a fearless determination and innate curiosity. Discouraged when her former doctor didn’t take time to answer her carefully researched questions, Anna turned to Patina: “There are so many benefits to becoming a Patina patient, but one of the best parts is how the team truly cares about YOU.”

After decades of seeing different providers, whether specialists or his primary care doctor, Steve Solotist knows what good looks like. Engaged and informed about his healthcare needs, he’s found a perfect fit in Patina – primary care that fits his active lifestyle and meets his expectations. “I have high standards when it comes to your health and am very happy with my care,” he says. 

As the primary caregiver to his beloved godmother Marsha, Tim needed help to address her escalating medical issues. “It was really hard,” he says. "If it wasn't for Patina, I don’t know what I would have done.” 

A former paralegal, Maryanne became a Patina primary care patient just a few days before having a complex spinal surgery. Overwhelmed with how to coordinate the many details of her post-operative care, she turned to her care team. “Everyone is there for me,” she says. “And that mobile app is savvy. I just log into the app and everything is right there!”

Frustrated by providers who didn’t take the time to listen, Mark Pinsky now enjoys healthcare that meets his needs – and keeps up with his active lifestyle. "I had one doctor after another, and I always felt like they were seeing me again for the first time," he says. "With Patina, I feel seen and heard."

Diagnosed with a multitude of chronic autoimmune disorders as well as lymphedema, Pat is grateful for the Patina team that monitors and coordinates her care. "I have a really complicated medical history," Pat says. "I don't know what I'd do without them."

When searching for a new primary care provider who truly listened to her needs, Louise Brooks turned to the Patina care team. “Nothing is ever too small for Patina,” Louise says. “Nothing I say to them makes me feel stupid. I have never been this happy with my healthcare.”

Thanks to the flexibility and convenience of virtual care, Dave Hansel enjoys an active lifestyle where the Patina care team stays connected to him – wherever he goes. “Patina takes a totally different approach,” he says, “and I couldn’t be happier with it.”

When his wife suddenly passed away, Arun Patel turned to Patina to help take care of his health – receiving care when he needs it, as he needs it, with a very personal touch. Soon entering his second year with Patina, Arun sees the company as indispensable.

After a lifetime of giving back to her students and community, Phyllis Stickney now relies on the Patina team to support her care needs, saying, “I feel like the whole team knows me and has my best interests at heart.”