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Maryal Concepcion, MD
As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview content including updates on former guests!
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Dr. Lauren Hedde of Direct Doctors - East Greenwich, RI

Dr. Lauren Hedde of Direct Doctors - East Greenwich, RI

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 32: Dr. Lauren Hedde of Direct Doctors - East Greenwich, RI. Modeled after the Ideal Medical Practice, Dr. Lauren Hedde co-founded  Direct Doctors in 2014. Focused on keeping overhead low and quality supreme, she has partnered with two other physicians (one of which is her Husband) and maintains a population of patients by harnessing the power of tech. She shares how the clinic operates without staff, how it has thrived throughout the years and so much more!This is My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com! @direct_doctors#dpc #directprimarycare #healthcare #discoverdpc #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #patients #independentphysicians #medicine #physicianwellbeing #moralinjury #healthcaredisparities #medicaleducation #aafp #aap #ama #bipartisan #financialindependence #rhodeislanddoctorMy DPC Story is honored to be on  Feedspot's Top 15 Primary Care Podcasts! Click on the link to check out the other pods!To rate and leave a review on:Apple iTunes: click hereSpotify: click hereHappy Listening,MaryalThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
59:2304/04/2021
My DPC Story is Ending - APRIL FOOLS!

My DPC Story is Ending - APRIL FOOLS!

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!To all the listeners, it's been a wonderful run!Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy where the pod is heading next. MaryalThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be! Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
03:3801/04/2021
Dr. Jack Forbush of The Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine - Hampden, ME

Dr. Jack Forbush of The Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine - Hampden, ME

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 30: Dr. Jack Forbush of The Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine - Hampden, ME.Dr. Forbush has been practicing DPC for over seven years and his only regret is that he did not transition to DPC sooner.  Though he is located in Hampden, Maine, he regularly travels to Paraguay to volunteer with the Andrea Ritz Clinic. He shares about his experience precepting medical students and residents, how he views tech in medicine and so much more. This is  My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com!@ocfm @jackforbush #dpc #directprimarycare #healthcare #discoverdpc #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #patients #independentphysicians #medicine #physicianwellbeing #healthcaredisparities #medicaleducation #aafp #aap #ama #bipartisan This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:27:1028/03/2021
Ankit Vaghasiya, RPh of Best Care Pharmacy - Ramona, CA

Ankit Vaghasiya, RPh of Best Care Pharmacy - Ramona, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 29: Ankit Vaghasiya, RPh of Best Care Pharmacy - Ramona, CA.Ankit Vaghasiya is the owner of Best Care Pharmacy, a family-owned and operated pharmacy that offers services on a cash basis. Although he does take insurance, he focuses on working with cash pay patients and working with physicians who practice medicine through the DPC and direct care models. As an independent pharmacy, he is able to tailor his services to his patient's needs and can offer services like door to door prescription drop-offs at patient's homes. Additionally, he is able to ship prescriptions as well as vaccines to practices in CA. He opened best care pharmacy in 2020. Tune in to My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com!This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be! Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
21:4121/03/2021
Dr. Natalie Gentile of Gentile Family Direct Primary Care - Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Natalie Gentile of Gentile Family Direct Primary Care - Pittsburgh, PA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 28: Dr. Natalie Gentile of Gentile Family Direct Primary Care - Pittsburgh, PA.Dr. Gentile had planned her practice during residency and, a year after graduation and having her son Luca, opened Gentile Family Direct Primary Care in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. As President of the Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, she has helped vaccinate the Forgotten Healthcare workers as well as her own patients against COVID-19. She is also able to use both her Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Board Certifications to empower her patients and build irreplaceable relationships in her community. Tune in to My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com!This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
56:2714/03/2021
Dr. Phil Eskew of DPC Frontier and ProactiveMD - Greenville, SC

Dr. Phil Eskew of DPC Frontier and ProactiveMD - Greenville, SC

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 27: Dr. Phil Eskew of DPC Frontier and ProactiveMD - Greenville, SC. Dr. Eskew's journey to becoming an MBA, JD and a DO is an amazing one. He shares where his inspiration came from that led to his chosen career. The interview is also jam packed with hot topics in DPC. He discusses using one's HSA, HIPAA, HITECH, when to opt out of Medicare and much more.  This is  My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit Dr. Eskew's episode page at mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com!This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:11:1407/03/2021
Dr. Bhavana Rao & Sunil Vasisht of Meridian Springs Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX

Dr. Bhavana Rao & Sunil Vasisht of Meridian Springs Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 26: Dr. Dr. Bhavana Rao and Sunil Vasisht of Meridian Springs Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX. Since opening in May of 2017, Dr. Rao and Sunil have built Meridian Springs Primary Care from the ground up. After seeing that there was no potential for future happiness as a hospitalist, Dr. Rao decided that she would open her doors as an outpatient Doctor. Sunil used his business knowledge and helped develop the business side of the clinic by using it as his capstone project. They bring their own unique spin to DPC by incorporating aspects like care for international visitors. They are always thinking to the future and, with that in mind, ask the question, "what, if anything, would break DPC?" This is My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date information on DPC, visit DPCnews.com!Social Media Handle: @springsmdRelated Hashtags:#dpc #directprimarycare #healthcare #discoverdpc #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #patients #independentphysicians #medicine #physicianwellbeing #moralinjury #healthcaredisparities #medicaleducation #aafp #aap #ama #bipartisanThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:05:1328/02/2021
Dr. Catherine Agricola of Altucare Primary Medical Care - Newburgh, NY

Dr. Catherine Agricola of Altucare Primary Medical Care - Newburgh, NY

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 25: Dr. Catherine Agricola of Altucare Primary Medical Care - Newburgh, NY. Instead of finding DPC, Dr. Agricola shares how DPC found her and how she inherited her DPC clinic somewhat unexpectedly. Now, she has made the practice her own by adding personalized touches to her care because she is unencumbered by a corporation. She gives us a look into the Hudson Valley of New York and Dr. Agricola is the first Med/Peds Physician to be featured on the podcast!Tune in to My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for the latest in DPC news, check out dpcnews.com.@altucaremd #dpc #directprimarycare #discoverdpc #healthcare #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #nydoctor #newyorkdoctor #meditation This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:00:2721/02/2021
Dr. Adam Schulte of The Drop-In Doc - Yorba Linda, CA

Dr. Adam Schulte of The Drop-In Doc - Yorba Linda, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 24: Dr. Adam Schulte of The Drop-In Doc - Yorba Linda, CA. Dr. Schulte has an innovative DPC practice inside of a CrossFit Gym in Southern California. Hear him share how he came to be a osteopathic family practitioner and CF-L2 trainer after dreaming of being an orthopedic surgeon for years. He describes how he became part of the CrossFit Community, the path that snowballed into what The Drop-In Doc is today and the irony of how the CrossFit community did not initially embrace his practice model as he would have hoped. Touching on why he believes health is in fact not the absence of sickness, he shares details of his practice and how it has evolved as he celebrates the practice turning one in mid-January 2021! Tune in to My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for the latest in DPC news, check out dpcnews.com.@thedropindoc #dpc #directprimarycare #healthcare #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #socaldoctor #crossfit #familymedicine #osteopathicmedicine #lifestylemedicine #crossfithealth #docswholift #fitness #movementismedicineBUZZSPROUT LINK HERE- Get a $20.00 AMAZON CARD if you sign up for a paid plan. Thanks for supporting the show!Maryal Concepcion, MDThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:37:5814/02/2021
Dr. Katriny Ikbal & Neer Patel of DirectMed DPC - Austin, TX

Dr. Katriny Ikbal & Neer Patel of DirectMed DPC - Austin, TX

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 23: Dr. Katriny Ikbal and her Husband Neer Patel of DirectMed DPC - Austin, TX. Together, these entrepreneurs opened DirectMed DPC six years ago. They talk about how their practice came to be as well as being a part of the DPC community in Austin. They discuss the growth of their practice and how that came to include building a boutique benefits firm, Virtuous Benefits, to help employers take control of their ever rising healthcare costs. Hear them share this and much more!Tune in to My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.Also, for up to date news on DPC, visit dpcnews.com. @directmed #dpc #directprimarycare #healthcare #docsofinsta #docsofinstagram #familymedicine #austindoctor #doctormom #texasdoctorThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
57:3609/02/2021
Dr. MaShira Jackson of Lutz Family Practice - Lutz, Florida

Dr. MaShira Jackson of Lutz Family Practice - Lutz, Florida

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 22: Dr. MaShira Jackson of Lutz Family Practice - Lutz, Florida. ***Please be aware there is explicit language in this episode.*** Dr. Jackson had always dreamed of owning her own peace and she shares the journey to doing just that. She had a soft opening of her DPC practice in 2015 and, after urgent care and locums positions, she has a physical space and couldn’t be more proud! Hear her speak about this and much more! For more information on this episode, please visit mydpcstory.com. For up to date news on DPC, please visit dpcnews.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:08:1031/01/2021
Dr. Kate Snodgrass of First Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX

Dr. Kate Snodgrass of First Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 21: Dr. Kate Snodgrass of First Primary Care - The Woodlands, TX. Dr. Snodgrass joined First Primary Care after having worked in fee for service clinics for years. One experience that changed her outlook on life and medicine was when she lived in Namibia where she served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer. After returning to the states, she explains how DPC found her and she touches on how she grew her panel once she became a DPC doc. Dr. Snodgrass is a Mom of two and author of a children’s book series as well and she discusses how she brings balance into her life by self care. For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.comThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
51:2024/01/2021
Dr. Dhrupad Joshi of We-Care Neurology - Riverside, CA

Dr. Dhrupad Joshi of We-Care Neurology - Riverside, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 20: Dr. Dhrupad Joshi of We-Care Neurology - Riverside, CA. Dr. Joshi is board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry and fellowship-trained as a Clinical Neurophysiologist. In addition to a career in academic medicine, he has opened his own direct care neurology clinic. Hear how he serves the Inland Empire region where primary insurances are Medi-Cal (California equivalent of Medicaid) and HMOs. He discusses how he is able to offer services like nerve conduction studies to his patients and Botox. He discusses his strategy for establishing himself as a solo practitioner in different geographic locations using a virtual address and how he views telemedicine vs. a physical location and much more. For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com. This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
46:0917/01/2021
INTRODUCING MY DPC STORY!

INTRODUCING MY DPC STORY!

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many professionals are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement!Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:1615/01/2021
Dr. Althea Tyndall-Smith of Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians - Gainesville, FL

Dr. Althea Tyndall-Smith of Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians - Gainesville, FL

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 19: Dr. Althea Tyndall-Smith of Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians - Gainesville, FL. Dr. Tyndall-Smith’s desire to practice medicine started in early childhood and she discusses how this foundation has helped shape her career. She details the collaborative effort to start Gainesville DPC with her partner, Dr. Cotter and discusses how the clinic has grown since its inception. She also describes how Gainesville DPC incorporates faith into the practice and how the space they’ve created promotes an environment where all in the community are welcome and respected. For information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com. This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:18:2210/01/2021
The Father of DPC: Dr. Garrison Bliss

The Father of DPC: Dr. Garrison Bliss

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 18: Dr. Garrison Bliss formerly of Bliss MD and Qliance - Seattle, WA. Dr. Bliss is considered by most to be the Father of the DPC Movement. Hear him discuss his background and how he developed the idea of direct primary care as a solution to the country's broken health care system. He puts forth the seven most important points that he believes can be used to reflect on and to grow the movement from. These points include discussing the culture of care the movement provides, what it takes for patients to join and what it takes for doctors and the movement to succeed. As we enter a new year, no matter where you are in your DPC journey, his words are sure to inspire! For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:05:3503/01/2021
Dr. Doug Farrago of Authenic Medicine and formerly of Forest DPC - Forest, VA

Dr. Doug Farrago of Authenic Medicine and formerly of Forest DPC - Forest, VA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 17: Dr. Doug Farrago, formerly of Forest DPC - Forest, VA. Dr. Farrago is known by most as a best-selling author in the DPC world. Hear him as he shares about his transition out of his direct primary care practice and how he prepared his patients for his transition. He details how he left the fee-for-service world and how he opened up for us DPC in Community that was new to him. He discusses the four agreements of DPC and how these helped him overcome the challenges of being a solo DPC doctor and how he focused always building value into his care. He discusses the importance of being connected with other direct care doctors and much more. For information on this episode and much more, visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
49:3327/12/2020
Dr. Emily O’Rourke of Fountain Direct Primary Care - Chesapeake, VA

Dr. Emily O’Rourke of Fountain Direct Primary Care - Chesapeake, VA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 16 - Dr. Emily O’Rourke of Fountain DPC - Chesapeake, VA. Dr. O’Rourke discusses how she transitioned from her primary care physician fee for service role to working both in urgent care as well as opening her direct primary care at the same time. She discusses the demographics of her 140 patient population and how she works with different employer groups. She covers what kinds of questions she was asked when pitching her practice to eventual members from those employer groups. She discusses churn in her practice and how her churn was affected by the pandemic. She discusses the value she builds into her practice and how she’s even gone with an uninsured patient to a specialists office to get her patient a decent price on a necessary surgery. Additionally, she discusses allergy immunotherapy and hormone replacement and how she offers 12-week challenges for her patients and much more! For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
48:1920/12/2020
Dr. Deepti Mundkur of My Happy Doctor - San Diego, CA

Dr. Deepti Mundkur of My Happy Doctor - San Diego, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 15: Dr. Deepti Mundkur of My Happy Doctor - San Diego, CA. Dr. Mundkur opened her DPC after residency and she shares about building her patient panel in her telemedicine and home visit model. She explains about her ability, and her learning process she’s gone through, to be able to choose which patients are a good fit for her practice. She is a whiz at social media and describes how she designs her content to engage patients from before and after they enroll. She completed additional training in a primary care psychiatry fellowship through UC Davis and shares about this as well. For more information please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appThis episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
42:5513/12/2020
Dr. Amber Beckenhauer of The Healthy Human DPC - Blair and Ashland, NE

Dr. Amber Beckenhauer of The Healthy Human DPC - Blair and Ashland, NE

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 14: Dr. Amber Beckenhauer of The Healthy Human DPC - Blair and Ashland, NE. Dr. Beckenhauer shares her story about how she was on the fence about DPC until she saw other practices and had some help from her family to push her into opening. Now, she has expanded into two locations and is growing with a second Doctor! She offers obstetrical care and continues to do both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Other services she offers: shockwave therapy, allergy treatments, hormone and IV treatments. She shares about how she offers some services to non-members and how she promotes wellness amongst her staff. For more information, please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:17:4006/12/2020
Dr. Jasmine Singh of Dr. Jasmine Singh Psychiatry

Dr. Jasmine Singh of Dr. Jasmine Singh Psychiatry

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 13: Dr. Jasmine Singh of Dr. Jasmine Singh Psychiatry. Dr. Singh discusses how she decided to offer direct care as opposed to staying in a fee for service model. She describes how her virtual practice runs for patients and how she manages her practice as a solo practitioner. She draws from a wide range of treatment modalities like talk therapy, psychopharmacology, psycho education, and wellness for all of her patients. She discusses additional dedicated training in addressing the mental health needs for college students and the young adult population which has serves her patients well during the pandemic. For more information please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPCSupport the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
38:2129/11/2020
Dr. Aimee Ostick of Health and Healing DPC - Woodland Hills, CA

Dr. Aimee Ostick of Health and Healing DPC - Woodland Hills, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 12: Dr. Aimee Ostick of Health and Healing DPC - Woodland Hills, CA. Dr. Ostick has just celebrated Health and Healing DPC’s FIRST ANNIVERSARY and she is fast approaching her full panel size of 400. Dr. Ostick is a Mom of three and she discusses balancing her family life with her clinic life. She explains how her clinic has successfully pivoted in her first year because of the Covid pandemic. She also shares about how she keeps patients engaged even during times when Telehealth is more prevalent than on-office visits. For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPCSupport the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
37:5722/11/2020
Dr. Linnea Meyer of Wellscape Direct MD - Boston, MA

Dr. Linnea Meyer of Wellscape Direct MD - Boston, MA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 11: Dr. Linnea Meyer of Wellscape Direct MD - Boston, MA. Dr. Meyer shares about her journey to designing a practice as she envisioned and how she has had a thriving practice as a solo-practitioner without any additional staff. She describes her 240 square foot office space and how she handles safety and changes due to the pandemics. She describes the ongoing challenge she faces maintaining self-care to continue thriving as well. For more information please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
43:5615/11/2020
Dr. Mitch Li of Thrive Direct Care - Chicago, IL

Dr. Mitch Li of Thrive Direct Care - Chicago, IL

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 10: Dr. Mitch Li of Thrive Direct Care - Chicago, IL. ***Please be aware there is explicit language in this episode.*** He shares about his unique journey from being a phlebotomist to becoming an ER physician and how he has opened his DPC doors! He discusses the financial outlook he had before opening and about hosting a Zoom meeting regarding financial independence as a doctor. He shares how he has been part of the Chicago area DPC community collaborating with other DPCs nearby. As an ER-trained physician, he gives some great tips on tools he uses while doing home visits as well! For more information, please visit mydpcstory.com. This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
49:1108/11/2020
Dr. Diana Girnita of Rheumatologist ONCALL - Palo Alto, CA

Dr. Diana Girnita of Rheumatologist ONCALL - Palo Alto, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 9: Dr. Diana Girnita of Rheumatologist ONCALL - Palo Alto, CA. She is licensed in CA, OH, IN and KY. As a Rheumatologist, she opened her own direct care rheumatology clinic in August 2020 and she discusses how as a specialist she made the decision to leave the fee for service model. She mentions pearls useful to those in primary care and discusses her passion for teaching and how she incorporates mindfulness and other non-Rx med treatments into her care. For more information please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPCSupport the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
33:3001/11/2020
Dr. Lauren Hughes of Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation - Kansas City, KS

Dr. Lauren Hughes of Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation - Kansas City, KS

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 8: Dr. Lauren Hughes of Bloom Pediatrics & Lactation - Kansas City, KS. As a Mom and DPC Doctor, she shares about how her practice incorporates both her training as a Pediatrician as well as an IBCLC. She shares about how she is in partnerships with other pediatric-focused services around Kansas City. She also discusses how she creates relevant social media content and how Covid-19 has impacted her practice. Dr. Hughes is also offering in-home procedures like circumcisions and frenotomies and shares how she is able to offer these services for her patients. For more information please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
43:2325/10/2020
Dr. Jeannine Rodems of Santa Cruz DPC - Santa Cruz, CA

Dr. Jeannine Rodems of Santa Cruz DPC - Santa Cruz, CA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 7: Dr. Jeannine Rodems of Santa Cruz DPC - Santa Cruz, CA. Already in her 5th year, Dr. Rodems discusses how she learned about and transitioned to DPC. She discusses having a practice partner and touches on churn, how she maintains both her inpatient and outpatient full-scope care and much more. For more information please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
44:3018/10/2020
Dr. Jennifer Hetrick of Hetrick Health - Worthington, OH

Dr. Jennifer Hetrick of Hetrick Health - Worthington, OH

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 6: Dr. Jennifer Hetrick of Hetrick Health in Worthington, OH. Dr. Hetrick shares her story about how she incorporates lifestyle medicine as well as some of her challenges she overcame creating her DPC. This October marks her 1 year DPC anniversary! For more information please visit mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPCSupport the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
25:5311/10/2020
Dr. Christina & Dr. Jake Mutch of Defiant DPC - Williamsburg, VA

Dr. Christina & Dr. Jake Mutch of Defiant DPC - Williamsburg, VA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 5: Dr. Christina & Dr. Jake Mutch of Defiant DPC - Williamsburg, VA. This husband and wife team opened up their DPC months after finishing residency! Hear their story, about their medical experience in the Himalayas and how they’ve already got a strong practice growing within the first month! For more information, please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
01:00:4704/10/2020
Dr. Marga Zarraga of Genera Health Direct - Needham, MA

Dr. Marga Zarraga of Genera Health Direct - Needham, MA

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 4: Dr. Marga Zarraga of Genera Health Direct - Needham, MA. Dr. Marga Zarraga shares her story about she and her practice have been affected by Covid, including closing one clinic location, as well as how she is incorporating wellness into her practice and family life while running a successful DPC. For more information, please visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com. This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
52:2127/09/2020
Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC - Detroit, MI

Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC - Detroit, MI

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 3: Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC - Detroit, MI. Dr. Paul Thomas shares about how he opened Plum Health, how he manages his social media platforms, made the decision to add Doctors to his practice and much more! ***HINT SUMMIT 2020 PRICING UP TO DATE ACCORDING TO THE DATE OF RECORDING*** 9/21 Registration increases to $249.00/person, still FREE for students and residents. See summit.hint.com for more details. Visit the podcast website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPC FREE 1 month trial - HEIDI HEALTH PRO: As Individualized As Your DPC.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
42:3420/09/2020
Dr. Neeti Kapur of Devoted Family Practice - Fayetteville, NC

Dr. Neeti Kapur of Devoted Family Practice - Fayetteville, NC

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!Episode 2: Dr. Neeti Kapur of Devoted Family Practice - Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Neeti Kapur joins us today to share her story about how she transitioned to DPC, found a clinic space, is incorporating homeopathic into her patient care and much more. Please visit the pod website: mydpcstory.com.This episode is brought to you by DrChrono, powered by EverHealth—the #1 mobile, all-in-one EHR solution. Visit drchrono.com/freetrial and discover how easy it can be!  Meet DECENT! What the DPC Community has been waiting for - the company building health plans AROUND Direct Primary Care. Learn more about Decent by visiting Decent.com/DPCSupport the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
35:3413/09/2020