The Knope Clinic

"Internist Steven D. Knope, M.D., a pioneer in creating patient-centered care for optimal health and wellness, is the first physician to offer this comprehensive, personal approach in Tucson. For one annual fee, Dr. Knope provides: * Exercise and fitness consultation, including a lactate stress test, nutritional analysis and an exercise prescription tailored to your specific health and fitness goals. * 24/7 telephone access via cell phone or beeper wherever you are. * Same-day service for any medical problem that requires evaluation by Dr. Knope. * Office visits that are anything but routine. You are scheduled for 20- to 30-minute sessions for routine visits, depending on your needs. * All blood work is done in our office. You won’t be referred to busy labs for blood work. * Prompt telephone feedback with lab and radiology test results. * Prompt referrals to a select group of Tucson’s best specialists. When time is important, Dr. Knope will intervene on your behalf so you can see a specialist as soon as possible. * An annual physical exam, including a stress test and a disease prevention assessment, along with a comprehensive cancer screening. * Supervision by a personal trainer at your gym or in your home. Two sessions with a certified exercise physiologist to ensure you are following Dr. Knope’s exercise prescription properly."