MDVIP Expands in Metro Phoenix with Two New Primary Care Practices

Dr. Jason Heavens and Dr. Donald Opila Join MDVIP, Prioritizing Quality Time with Patients and Personalized Care

PHOENIX and BOCA RATON, Fla., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the leading provider of membership-based healthcare, is expanding its network of primary care doctors in the Phoenix metropolitan area with two new affiliated practices led by experienced physicians Jason Heavens, MD, in Tempe and Donald Opila, MD, in Scottsdale.

Dr. Jason Heavens, a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience in family and emergency medicine, has opened an MDVIP-affiliated practice located at 4450 South Rural Road, Suite A210, in Tempe. His practice is dedicated to midlife and older adults, offering personalized, evidence-based care with a focus on longevity medicine and functional health. He helps patients enhance key areas of wellness, including fitness, nutrition, sleep, stress management and healthy aging. In addition to his MDVIP practice, Dr. Heavens is the medical director of Heavens Urgent Care in Apache Junction. He speaks fluent French as well as working Spanish.

"My goal is to help patients take charge of their health with a proactive approach to addressing both wellness and illness," said Dr. Heavens, who enjoys hiking, swimming and other outdoor activities to stay active. "Joining MDVIP makes this possible, providing me and patients the time to delve deeper into their health and work together on building a wellness plan that reflects their unique goals and helps them live life more fully into their later years." 

To learn more about Dr. Heavens or to join his practice, visit https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/jasonheavensmd.

Dr. Donald Opila, a double board-certified internist and geriatrician, has cared for patients for 30 years from his office at 3260 N Hayden Road, Suite 103, in Scottsdale. Dr. Opila has a special interest in complex multisystem diseases, including memory loss, diabetes, pulmonary disease, kidney disease, chronic pain and gait abnormality. He maintains leadership roles and admitting privileges at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, where he serves on the Executive Committee and chairs the Department of Internal Medicine.

"When I started practicing 30 years ago, I could spend meaningful time with each patient, but today's healthcare environment has become increasingly rushed and impersonal," said Dr. Opila, who has earned consistent recognition from his peers as both a Top Doctor in PHOENIX Magazine and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2012. "Joining MDVIP restores my ability to practice medicine the way I was trained – with adequate time to explore not just symptoms, but lifestyle factors, preventive care and the whole person behind the diagnosis."

To learn more about Dr. Opila or to join his practice, visit https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/donaldopilamd.

Smaller Practice, More Time with Patients

As MDVIP affiliates, Dr. Heavens and Dr. Opila limit the size of their practice to ensure they can dedicate sufficient time and attention to each individual. Maintaining a smaller panel allows for more in-depth discussions, proactive health management and stronger physician-patient relationships. Other benefits include same- or next-day appointments, longer office visits and the ability to reach the doctor 24/7 by phone.

Annual Wellness Program

For the annual membership fee, patients receive a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of their overall health. Using the results, the doctors provide personalized coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.

Proven Health Outcomes

Studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals show that patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices experience fewer hospitalizations and readmissions, visit urgent care centers and emergency rooms less often, receive more preventive health services and have better control of chronic diseases than patients in traditional practices. MDVIP's patient satisfaction scores and annual membership renewals consistently exceed 90%.

About MDVIP

With a national network of more than 1,300 primary care physicians serving over 400,000 patients, MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services. The company is ranked one of the 10 Top Executive Wellness Programs by Worth magazine and is recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com.

Media Contact:
Leslie Monreal-Feil
lmonreal@mdvip.com

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