Finding a primary care provider in Richmond who actually has time for you is harder than it should be. Finding one who can also help you manage your weight, balance your hormones, address chronic pain without surgery, and refresh your appearance, all at the same practice, is a different conversation entirely. Advantage Primary Care, located at 7605 Forest Ave in Richmond, was built around a philosophy that most practices do not operate with: you deserve to feel your best and look your best, and you should not need four different offices to make that happen.
Most primary care practices do one thing: primary care. Advantage Primary Care does that exceptionally well, and then goes further. The practice combines comprehensive medical care with advanced aesthetic treatments, hormone replacement therapy, medical weight management, and FDA-cleared chronic pain relief, all delivered by a team of experienced providers in a practice known for unhurried, personalized attention.
For Richmond patients who are tired of being shuffled between providers and never feeling like anyone has the full picture, this model is a meaningful alternative.
Ready to experience a different kind of primary care in Richmond? Call (804) 381-6252 or request an appointment online. New patients are welcome.
James Detrick, PA-C, grew up in Midlothian and earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from James Madison University in Harrisonburg. His clinical training spanned surgery, family practice, internal medicine, dermatology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and orthopedics. Since graduating, he has built years of experience across primary care and emergency medicine settings, including providing family medicine and preventive care to military families at Fort Lee.
Jim is a certified Biote provider and holds advanced certification in aesthetic injectables. He has volunteered medical services in Haiti and served as a volunteer EMT for nearly 20 years, maintaining his ACLS certification throughout. His care philosophy is straightforward: patients should feel better about themselves, their relationship with their provider, and their ability to manage their own health.
Dr. Michael Perraut is dual board-certified in both internal medicine and emergency medicine, serves as medical director of several clinics across Maryland and Virginia, and has been collaborating with James Detrick, PA-C since 2009. His depth in both internal medicine and emergency medicine brings a clinical range to the practice that most independent primary care offices do not carry.
Ms. Hodges is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science in Nursing graduating Cum Laude, was recognized as a member of the Nursing Honor Society, and received the prestigious Diane Schuchat Nurse Graduate Scholarship. Her clinical background spans primary care, dermatology, women’s health, and pain management. She is available for Saturday appointments, making quality care accessible for Richmond patients who cannot get in during the standard workweek.
Advantage Primary Care covers the full range of what most Richmond adults need from a primary care relationship, all in one place.
Primary Care forms the foundation, including annual physicals, routine preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and sick visits. The practice welcomes patients ages 14 and older.
Diabetes Management is handled with personalized care plans that address monitoring, medication management, and the lifestyle factors that influence long-term outcomes.
High Blood Pressure Treatment is managed with the kind of ongoing monitoring and adjustment that only a consistent provider relationship makes possible.
Thyroid Disorder Treatment covers both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, with individualized plans based on each patient’s presentation.
Depression and Anxiety are addressed within the primary care relationship, recognizing that mental health is not separate from overall health.
Allergy Testing is available in-office, giving patients faster answers about what is driving their symptoms without an additional referral.
Sick Visits are available for acute, non-emergency concerns so established patients are not left choosing between waiting for an appointment and sitting in urgent care.
This is where Advantage Primary Care diverges from a standard primary care practice in Richmond.
Hormone replacement therapy at Advantage Primary Care uses Biote bioidentical hormone pellet therapy, available for both men and women. James Detrick, PA-C is a certified Biote provider. For patients experiencing symptoms like fatigue, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, or reduced vitality that are tied to hormonal shifts, this service is integrated directly into the primary care relationship rather than requiring a separate specialist.
Weight loss management at Advantage Primary Care is medically supervised and personalized, incorporating medication support, nutrition planning, and body contouring. This is not a generic program. It is built around each patient’s individual health picture, which the primary care team already knows.
Pain management at Advantage Primary Care includes FDA-cleared Stemwave therapy, a drug-free, non-surgical option for patients dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, and TMJ disorders. For patients who have been managing pain with medication alone or who have been told surgery is the next step, this is worth a conversation.
The practice offers a range of aesthetic services including Botox, laser skin treatments, and body sculpting, delivered in the same clinical environment as your primary care. For patients who want to address both their health and their appearance without managing multiple practices and multiple relationships, this is a genuine convenience.
Advantage Primary Care accepts Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, and United Healthcare. The practice also offers a membership program for patients who want a more direct, comprehensive relationship with their care team. If you have questions about coverage or membership options, the team can walk you through what makes the most sense for your situation before your first visit.
Q: Is Advantage Primary Care accepting new patients in Richmond, VA? A: Yes. Advantage Primary Care is currently welcoming new patients ages 14 and older at 7605 Forest Ave, Suite 412, Richmond, VA. Call (804) 381-6252 or request an appointment online.
Q: What insurance does Advantage Primary Care accept? A: The practice accepts Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, and United Healthcare. A membership option is also available for patients who prefer a different care model.
Q: Does Advantage Primary Care offer Saturday appointments? A: Yes. Ms. Hodges, NP is available for Saturday appointments, making the practice accessible for Richmond patients who cannot schedule during standard weekday hours.
Q: What is Stemwave therapy and does Advantage Primary Care offer it? A: Stemwave is an FDA-cleared, drug-free, non-surgical therapy used to address chronic pain, arthritis, and TMJ disorders. It is available at Advantage Primary Care as part of the pain management services offered at the practice.
Q: Does Advantage Primary Care offer hormone replacement therapy? A: Yes. The practice offers Biote bioidentical hormone pellet therapy for both men and women. James Detrick, PA-C is a certified Biote provider. Learn more about hormone replacement therapy in Richmond.
Q: Where is Advantage Primary Care located in Richmond? A: The practice is located at 7605 Forest Ave, Suite 412, Richmond, VA 23229.
Most primary care practices in Richmond treat the problem in front of them and send you somewhere else for everything else. Advantage Primary Care is built differently. Under one roof, with one care team that knows your history, you can address your chronic conditions, your hormones, your weight, your pain, and your appearance, without starting over with a new provider every time a new concern comes up.
That kind of integrated, personalized care is what the Advantage Primary Care team has built in Richmond, and it is available to new patients now.
Call (804) 381-6252 or request an appointment online to schedule your first visit.