Dr. Eric Moskow

By Brian Sodoma

Friday, May 1, 2009 | 2 a.m.

Dr. Eric Moskow will admit he’s a bit old-fashioned. But his old-school approach to running a medical group may be just what Las Vegas needs.

Moskow is chairman and CEO of Canyon Gate Medical Group, an affiliate of the Florida-based Outcome Based Delivery System, a health care delivery system he founded about 10 years ago. The chief executive officer believes that the quicker a patient can get to a primary care physician, who takes the time to listen to the patient’s needs, the quicker the patient can be on the path to better health. This prevents unnecessary health care costs to everyone involved.

“What makes us unique is that we remember old-fashioned medicine,” said Moskow. “If the physician listens to the patient, then the diagnosis, at least 90 percent of the time, is immediately available, and you can avoid a whole lot of costly things.”

The group offers same-day appointments with minimal wait times. Physicians follow up with patients regarding lab results the same day results are received. Appointment length is based entirely on patient need and usually ranges between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the diagnosis. If a specialist or surgeon is required, Canyon Gate’s primary care physician helps coordinate care for the patient. Network specialists meet patients at the primary care doctor’s office to keep them from having to meet with multiple doctors in different areas of town.

Moskow’s medical group also is extremely conscious of wait times.

“My goal is to get you out of the waiting room as quickly as possible and get you adequate face time with doctors,” Moskow said.

Additionally, Moskow hires American-trained physicians from premier residency programs. New graduates are paired with physicians who have practiced for at least 10 years.

Opening in 2008, Canyon Gate has four offices in the valley and a partnership with MGM Mirage, for whom it runs an employee health clinic. Moskow hopes to have 12 clinics in the valley within a year.

Committed to taking away the cost barrier to quality health care, Moskow hopes to open an inner-city clinic to “bring the highest quality care to those who need it most.”