Accepting new patients
Adults and teens ages 16 and older can start with a low-pressure conversation before joining.
For Rhode Island adults
Primary care providers accepting new patients in Rhode Island.
If you are looking for a primary care provider who has time to listen, Weatherly Direct Primary Care in Wakefield welcomes new patients ages 16 and older.
A better place to begin
Finding a new primary care provider should feel clear and personal.
When you need a new primary care provider, you may be carrying more than a simple scheduling question. Perhaps your previous clinician retired, moved, or is no longer available. Maybe you have put off routine care because appointments felt rushed or difficult to arrange. Or you may simply want a provider who can get to know you before a small health question becomes a bigger concern.
Weatherly Direct Primary Care offers comprehensive primary care for adults and older teens, ages 16 and older, in Wakefield. Sarah McGinley, MSN, APRN, FNP-C provides a membership-based alternative to the usual office experience: more room to talk, direct access to a provider who knows your history, and a clear monthly way to pay for office care.
Weatherly welcomes new patients from South Kingstown, Wakefield, and nearby Rhode Island communities. The first step is not a hard sell. It is a complimentary meet-and-greet where you can ask practical questions, learn how the membership works, and decide whether the practice feels like a good fit.
One steady relationship
Work directly with Sarah for everyday primary care, prevention, and practical next steps.
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Office visits and direct access are included without copays or surprise bills from Weatherly.
What new patients can expect
Primary care that makes room for your full story.
A first visit is a chance to look beyond the immediate reason you are seeking care. You may want to catch up on screenings, review medications, discuss a recurring symptom, create a plan for a chronic condition, or simply establish care before you need it urgently. Good primary care starts by understanding the context behind those questions.
At Weatherly, that can include annual wellness visits and physicals, preventive screening conversations, support for many common acute concerns when clinically appropriate, and ongoing attention to chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, thyroid disease, and heart disease. Women’s health, menopause care, and telehealth follow-ups are also available when appropriate for your care.
The goal is not to promise that every health need happens in one office. It is to give you a steady primary care relationship that can help you understand what is going on, decide on a reasonable next step, and stay connected when care needs to extend beyond the practice.
Explore care at Weatherly →A direct primary care membership
How Weatherly works alongside your insurance.
Weatherly is a direct primary care practice. Instead of billing insurance for office care, the practice uses a clear monthly membership. Your membership includes office visits and direct access to Sarah for the primary care provided through Weatherly.
That does not mean insurance becomes unnecessary. Many patients keep insurance for the parts of healthcare that happen outside the practice, including specialist care, emergency treatment, hospital care, imaging, many labs, and prescriptions. Your insurance plan details still matter, especially if you need in-network referrals or have ongoing care with other clinicians.
This arrangement is designed to make everyday primary care easier to understand, not to replace the rest of the healthcare system. During a meet-and-greet, Weatherly can explain what the membership includes. Your insurance carrier or benefits adviser can help with questions about your coverage outside the practice.
See how membership works →Before you choose a practice
Questions worth asking when you are a new patient.
Choosing primary care is personal. The most useful questions are often the ones that help you picture ordinary life with a practice, not just the first appointment. You might ask how a provider handles a new concern, whether there is time to discuss prevention, how medication questions are managed, or what happens when you need a specialist.
- What types of primary care are included in the membership?
- How can I reach the practice when a new concern comes up?
- How does the practice coordinate referrals, records, and care outside the office?
- What will I still use my insurance for?
- How does the provider approach prevention, long-term conditions, and medication follow-up?
A practice should be able to answer those questions plainly. You do not need to have every detail sorted out before reaching out. The point is to understand the relationship you are choosing and whether it supports the kind of care you want over time.
Close to home
Primary care in Wakefield, serving South County and nearby communities.
Weatherly is located at 24 Salt Pond Road, Suite H4 in Wakefield, close to Route 1. Sarah brings more than 14 years of South County healthcare experience to each patient relationship, with care that is local, personal, and practical.
Whether you recently moved, are changing practices, have not seen a primary care provider in a while, or want a more connected relationship with your care, the first conversation can help you decide what comes next. You can meet Sarah, review the membership, and leave with a clearer sense of whether Weatherly fits your needs.
If you decide to join, the practice offers straightforward enrollment through its secure patient platform. If you are still weighing your options, the complimentary meet-and-greet gives you space to decide without pressure.
Review membership pricing →When another setting is the right choice
Knowing where to go is part of good primary care.
Some concerns need care beyond a primary care office. Chest pain, severe trouble breathing, signs of stroke, major injuries, and other emergencies need immediate emergency evaluation. Other concerns may call for a specialist, imaging center, urgent care, or hospital. A direct primary care membership does not replace those services or the insurance coverage that may help pay for them.
Weatherly’s role is to be a reliable home base for your everyday care and help coordinate the next step when another setting is needed. That can mean reviewing records, preparing for a specialist visit, discussing results, or helping you make sense of a plan after outside care.
If you are looking for a new primary care provider, it is reasonable to ask how a practice handles these transitions. A good answer should be clear about both the care it provides and the care it does not replace.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you decide.
Is Weatherly accepting new patients?+
Yes. Weatherly welcomes new patients ages 16 and older. A complimentary meet-and-greet is a comfortable first step to ask questions, meet Sarah, and decide whether the practice is right for you.
Do I need to change or give up my health insurance?+
No. Weatherly does not bill insurance for office care, but many patients keep insurance for care outside the practice, including specialists, emergency care, hospital care, imaging, many labs, and prescriptions.
What kind of care can I receive as a new patient?+
Weatherly provides comprehensive adult primary care, including preventive visits, common acute concerns when clinically appropriate, chronic-condition support, women’s health, telehealth when appropriate, and care coordination.
How do I get started?+
Start with a complimentary meet-and-greet. You can meet Sarah, talk through the membership, and get clear answers before deciding whether to join.
Meet Weatherly
Start with a conversation about your care.
Meet Sarah, ask about the membership, and get a straightforward sense of whether Weatherly is the right place for your primary care. A complimentary meet-and-greet is simple, practical, and low pressure.
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