My DPC Story

Today we welcome Dr. A. Patrick Jonas, a pioneer of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, as he shares his inspiring journey. He discussed the essence of DPC - fostering meaningful relationships between doctors and patients by eliminating the constraints of traditional insurance-driven healthcare. Dr. Jonas reflects on his experiences over four decades in family medicine and his transition to DPC,...

In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Lillian White of Empowered Health shares about her journey into Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. White shares insights into the DPC model as an innovative alternative to insurance-driven healthcare, emphasizing personalized, holistic patient care. She discusses her early inspiration from mentors, the challenges she faced in transitioning from residenc...

In this episode of My DPC Story, host Maryal Concepcion, MD sits down with Kyle McCormick, owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to explore his unique cost-plus pharmacy model. The conversation sheds light on McCormick's decision to operate without insurance, allowing him to provide better pricing and service to patients. With a focus on direct care, the discussion touches...

Today's interview features Dr. Stephanie Huhn, founder of RoMo DPC as she shares her inspiring journey from traditional and "value based" primary care to Direct Primary Care (DPC) in rural Missouri. Dr. Huhn discusses her medical background, decision to pursue a DPC model, and how the transition has allowed her to offer personalized, patient-centered care without the constraints of...

In today's episode of the "My DPC Story" Podcast, Dr. Staci Benson and Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz share their unique journey as a two physicians in completely different specialties are combining forces under the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Benson, a family medicine physician and founder of Paradigm Family Health in Dallas, discusses the challenges she faced opening a solo micro pr...

In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion chats with Dr. Manvinder Kainth about her journey in Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Kainth, a board-certified family medicine physician, discusses how her experiences with healthcare systems in Canada and the U.S. shaped her practice philosophy. She shares insights from her residency, which taught her the intricaci...

In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Rachel Trupe, Dr. Adam Henry, and Dr. Luke Pittman from Valiant Primary Care share their journey into the world of Direct Primary Care (DPC). These three physicians, all trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, transitioned from three separate conventional healthcare system residencies to open their DPC practice in Zionsville, Indiana, seeking more aut...

In the premiere episode of Season 5, Dr. Naima Spradley, a board-certified family medicine physician and owner of Refresh Health, shares her journey from dreaming of becoming a doctor at age five to experiencing burnout in the traditional healthcare system, and eventually finding her passion in Direct Primary Care (DPC). She discusses the importance of personalized patient care, transparency, and...

In this special episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Keith Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Surgery Center of Oklahoma, shares about his pioneering facility in price transparency within healthcare. Dr. Smith discusses his transition from traditional insurance-based anesthesia to establishing a surgery center that offers clear, upfront pricing for various medical procedures, bypa...

Today’s guest is Dr. Tami Singh, a board-certified family physician. She shares her journey of establishing a thriving functional medicine DPC practice in Florida. Dr. Singh discusses her transition from a large hospital-owned multi-specialty practice to founding Aspire Health. Dr. Singh highlights the benefits of the Direct Primary Care model, including low monthly memberships and strong patient-...

Today’s guest is Dr. Phil Hellman from Paradox Health who shares his journey into Direct Primary Care (DPC) and his experience building a DPC team. Dr. Hellman discusses the challenges and motivations that led him to start Paradox Health in Rochester Hills, Michigan, from his training in Greeley, Colorado, to his early career in Silverton, Oregon. He highlights the impact of treating patients duri...

Today’s guest is Dr. Aleea Gupta, a board-certified family physician who transitioned to Direct Primary Care (DPC) after years in various traditional medical settings. Dr. Gupta discusses her diverse background, including academic roles and experience with controlled corporate medicine at Kaiser Permanente, and how these experiences influenced her decision to open the first DPC practice in the Chi...

In this episode of My DPC Story, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion talks with Lauren Tancredi, a successful DPC entrepreneur, about the benefits and challenges of the direct primary care (DPC) model. The discussion addresses common concerns from potential patients about insurance coverage and the advantages of building a direct relationship with a primary care provider. Lauren shares valuable strategies...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Lauren Hedde, founder of Direct Doctors, an innovative direct primary care (DPC) practice based in East Greenwich, RI. Dr. Hedde's clinic model focuses on physician burnout, healthcare, and value-based care, offering a unique approach to patient-doctor relationships and healthcare delivery. She shares insights on her practice, emphasizing a slow and stead...

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Phil Eskew, a DPC physician, lawyer, and MBA, shares invaluable insights on the legal and regulatory aspects of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Eskew emphasizes the importance of clear patient agreements, discusses HIPAA compliance and HSA, and offers expert advice on DPC contracts and physician employment terms. He also provides key considerations f...

Today's episode of the "My DPC Story Podcast" previews the My DPC Story paid community Patreon content. Host Dr. Maryal Concepcion explores the potential of newsletters for growing and maintaining Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices. She emphasizes the importance of this communication tool in strengthening patient relationships, driving engagement, and boosting referrals. Dr. Concep...

In this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, DPC Pediatrician Dr. Deanna Berry returns to discuss the upcoming Pediatric DPC Mastermind event scheduled for February 28th to March 2nd, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now in its third year, the Pediatric DPC Mastermind aims to unite pediatricians and those who see children practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) to share insights, network, and further their ed...

Today My DPC Story Alum Dr. Amber Beckenhauer interviews host Dr. Maryal Concepcion for a reflection on her DPC journey up until this recording and they have a discussion on key tools and strategies for 2025 at her DPC, Big Trees MD as well as tools Maryal has helped develop for the greater Direct Primary Care (DPC) community. As always when these two are on the pod, they share personal anecdotes...

In this episode, Family Physician Dr. Bill Fisher shares his remarkable journey from a traditional fee-for-service private practice to becoming an employee and, ultimately, to reclaiming his passion for medicine by launching his Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, Innovative Medical Therapies , in 2019 at the age of 64. Dr. Fisher, who founded Pekin Family Practice in Illinois in 1991, exemplifies...

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Robert Pope and Dr. Neal Douglas as they discuss the critical issue of malpractice for independent Direct Primary Care (DPC) physicians. Dr. Pope recounts his journey through internal medicine, administrative roles at major insurance companies, and his contributions to creating CARE as a malpractice insurance solution. He discusses the evolution of the ho...

In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician from Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon, delves into the intricacies of his Direct Primary Care (DPC) Heritage DPC. The episode explores Dr. Douglas’s personal journey of balancing career and family, stressing a prioritized life structure for fulfillment. He recounts transitioning to...

In this episode, Dr. Joel Fankhauser, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics - delves into his successful transition from fee-for-service healthcare to Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Bentonville, Arkansas. Dr. Fankhauser discusses strategies for engaging potential patients before opening his clinic, emphasizing personal connections over online presence. He reveals how his clinic, initia...

In this episode of "My DPC Story," host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Joseph Rotella, who shifted his integrative-focused healthcare practice to a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Rotella highlights the transition from an insurance-based system to DPC to enhance patient-centered care. Dr. Rotella is a family medicine physician who earned his doctor of chiropractic medicine pri...

In this episode of the "My DPC Story Podcast," we hear from Dr. Rachael Dirksen, founder of Remedy Internal Medicine, as she shares about her transition to Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Dirksen shares her compelling journey from a rural upbringing in Charlotte, Iowa, through her medical training and career challenges, ultimately leading her to the DPC model for its patient-centric appro...

In this episode of "My DPC Story," Dr. Frank Calisch, an internist and owner of Waypoint DPC in Gulf Breeze, Florida, shares his journey from serving as a naval physician to embracing the DPC model. Highlighting his academic background from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dr. Calisch discusses his previous career as...