My DPC Story

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In this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Garrison Bliss, known as the father of Direct Primary Care (DPC), discusses the transformative impact of the DPC model on healthcare. Highlighting the shift in focus from insurance-driven to patient-centered care, Dr. Bliss emphasizes the benefits of DPC for employers, patients, and physicians. He shares insights on sustainable pricing strategies, patie...

Finding Balance and Success in DPC: The Evergreen Primary Care Story In this episode of "My DPC Story Podcast," Dr. Shary Vang, Dr. Leslie Surbeck, and Dr. Anita MacDonald share their journey into Direct Primary Care (DPC). This episode delves into their motivation for transitioning to the DPC model and starting their clinic in Saint Paul, focusing on providing comprehensive, high-qualit...

Navigating Change: A Journey From New Zealand to Opening a Direct Primary Care Practice in Columbus, Indiana In this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Amanda Dornfeld shares her inspiring journey of opening Sage Direct Care in Columbus, IN. Dr. Dornfeld discusses the challenges and successes of transitioning from a traditional healthcare model to DPC, emphasizing the significant role of persona...

In this episode of the "My DPC Story Podcast," host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Jade Norris of Nspire Primary Care in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Norris shares her journey into direct primary care (DPC), emphasizing the need to integrate DPC into medical education to offer residents more career options. She discusses the legal considerations and specific requirements for opening a DPC pr...

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Episode 154:  Unlocking DPC's Legal Landscape: Dr. Phil Eskew Shares Expertise and Trends 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, HSA, and offers expert a...

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Amber Beckenhauer of The Healthy Human, joining our host, Dr. Maryal Concepcion. Dr. Beckenhauer shares her experiences and insights on building a direct primary care practice and the challenges they face in providing accessible and affordable healthcare. We dive into topics such as clinic expansion, maintaining the mission of DPC, and the impo...

Episode 152: Dr. Philipp Olshausen, formerly of Rogue Direct Primary Care - Medford, Oregon In this episode, Dr. Philipp Olshausen, previously associated with Rogue Direct Primary Care in Medford, Oregon, shares an inspiring odyssey into the realm of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Unveiling a tapestry of experiences and hurdles, he offers a candid exploration of this transformative journey. Our conver...

Dr. Clint Flanagan, MD, is a highly respected figure in the healthcare industry with a strong commitment to healing. He received his medical education from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and underwent rigorous residency training at St. Mary's Family Medicine Program in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Flanagan is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and an accomplished emergenc...

Episode 150: Dr. Ingrid Liu of Progressive Health Primary Care - Oak Park, IL Dr. Ingrid Liu is the owner and director of Progressive Health Primary Care, PLLC. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, her osteopathic medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at the West Suburban Hospital Family Medicine r...

Dr. Aleem Kanji was born in Chicago and moved to Houston at a young age and spent his formative years growing up in the suburb of Sugar Land. After graduating high school, Dr. Kanji attended Houston Baptist University where he completed a double major in Biology and Business. He ventured to West Texas where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences C...

Today, we celebrate with another year and another reunion update for three practices. One is a family practice DPC, one is an internal medicine DPC, and one is a pediatric DPC. Opening their DPC after residency. Our guests have year after year provided insights on the creation and changes in their practices and also on how their confidence as independent physicians and business owners has changed...

Dr. Haden was born and raised in Nebraska.  He completed his Bachelor of Science at Nebraska Wesleyan University.  He then attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine for a joint MD and Masters of Public Health program.  Dr. Haden completed 18 months of residency training at Georgetown/Providence Hospital in Washington, DC before transferring to the Mayo Clinic Arizona, where he comp...

Jay Keese is CEO of Capitol Advocates, a Washington D.C. based policy and advocacy firm specializing in healthcare issues. Jay has represented physicians for decades, starting with a career in government relations at American Medical Association. Over the years, he has won important legislative and regulatory battles for doctors, employers, payers, states, health technologists, hospitals, device a...

Dr. Stephanie Phillips, DO, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a deep commitment to delivering top-tier patient care. Born and raised in the picturesque town of Bluefield, West Virginia, her journey in the medical field is marked by outstanding achievements and a passion for global healthcare outreach. Stephanie's academic journey began at Emmanuel College in Franklin Sprin...

In this power-packed episode, we talk… BUSINESS. Our guest, the remarkable Lauren Tancredi, is renowned for her Business genius - bringing over 15 years of experience in Practice Management and Implementation to support healthcare clinicians nationwide to launch, grow, and thrive in their direct care practices.  Lauren's insights provide a roadmap for clinical geniuses seeking to navigate the...

Meet Dr. Maggie Abraham, a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist holding the prestigious American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) specialty certification in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. Her journey continued with a rigorous obstetrics and gynecology residency at Jacobs School of Medicine and...

Discover the journey of Dr. Peter Cashio, a dedicated emergency medicine physician, and advocate for veterans' health. Born in Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Cashio's path to medicine was shaped by his early years as a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence analyst, stationed in diverse locations such as Virginia Beach, Virginia, Okinawa, Japan, and Camp Pendleton, California. After...

In this special episode, we pay tribute to the late Dr. Buzz Hollander, a pioneer in Direct Primary Care (DPC) from Hawaii, whose unexpected passing in 2023 deeply impacted the world of DPC. Join us as we celebrate his life and legacy as a gifted physician, writer, husband, father, and outdoor enthusiast. Dr. Hollander was a co-founder of a DPC medical practice in Hawaii, known for his commitment...

Dr. Kapoor: Board-certified dermatologist and Founder of Brooklyn Dermatology Meet Dr. Kapoor, the visionary behind Brooklyn Dermatology, dedicated to setting the new standard of dermatological care. With a loyal patient following, Dr. Kapoor's approachable style of dermatology is a hallmark of her practice. She delivers top-notch care rooted in evidence-based medicine, always maintaining int...

Episode 140: Dr. Phil Hellman of Paradox Health DPC - Rochester Hills, MI Dr. Philip Hellman is a family medicine physician in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He had no family in medicine, but for him, the path to becoming a physician made the most sense. He went on to Grand Valley State for his bachelor’s and then followed with the MSU College of Human Medicine to attain his MD. He did his residency i...

Episode 139: Dr. Michael Lovelace of Derby City DPC - Louisville, Kentucky Dr. Michael Lovelace grew up in a small town in upstate New York along the Hudson River, and ended up trading his snow shovel for sunshine after high school. He headed to Loyola University in New Orleans for his undergraduate degree in Finance, and then later on to Arizona State University in Phoenix for his MBA. He has wor...

Episode 138: Dr. Emilie Scott and Dr. James Gaor of Halcyon Health DPC - Irvine, CA Dr. Emilie Scott believes that the best health care comes from a meaningful partnership between her and her patients. She has found that direct primary care is a great way to facilitate this.  She is originally from Orange County, Ca.  She trained at the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine in...

We're thrilled to bring you an incredibly powerful conversation with Dr. Meena Julapalli - one of 400 board-certified pediatric dermatologists in the US. In today’s episode we’ll discuss Dr. Julapalli’s journey towards specializing in Pediatric Dermatology and what inspired her to choose DPC as the model in which she serves her patients. How she went from seeing over 50 patients a day and wor...