My DPC Story

Exploring Direct Primary Care Models with Dr. Maryal Concepcion & Dr. Bradley B. Block In today's episode, we share a podcast recording from Dr. Bradley Block. As host of the Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast, he asked me all about Direct Primary Care, my medical practice, my podcast, and the reasons driving my transition from insurance billing to offering patients round-the-clo...

CALI-BRASKA is BACK: Maryal & Dr. Amber Beckenhauer Talk DPC Summit 2023 Recap, Pro Tips and Teddy Bear Clinics! We're thrilled to bring you the most epic recap of the DPC Summit 2023 in this special episode with guest Dr. Amber Beckenhauer. Today’s episode highlights all the 2023 DPC Summit happenings! A recap brought to you by two seasoned DPC Summit Veterans. From the quirky and nerdy...

Episode 134: Dr. Tami Singh of Aspire Health - Plantation, FL Dr. Tami Singh is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Functional Medicine. She attended Ross University & received her Doctor of Medicine and undergraduate degrees from the University of South Florida. After training, she joined a multi-specialty practice in 2010, Clark and Daughtrey, a physician-owned group. Her patient pan...

Episode 133: Dr. Adelola Ashaye of InTouch Primary Care - Sugar Land, TX Dr. Adelola Ashaye is a Board Certified Family Physician and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Her interest in the medical field was first sparked when she was in high school, by her observation of a patient-doctor relationship. Many years have passed since that interaction which took place at Alpena General Hospital in Michigan,...

Preview to Hint Summit 2023 - Sept 20-23 in San Diego, CA Today's episode highlights all the happenings at this year's Hint Summit with guest Zak Holdsworth, CEO and co-founder of Hint! Hint Summit brings together Direct Primary Care enthusiasts, pioneers, and innovators to share ideas, build meaningful new relationships, and celebrate the impact of DPC—all with the goal of growing the D...

Episode 132: Dr. Nitin Gupta of Rivertowns Pediatrics - Dobbs Ferry, New York Nitin Gupta, M.D., F.A.A.P, is a board-certified general pediatrician who has a passion for delivering the best possible care for your child. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism from the University of California at Berkeley, he graduated from St. George’s University School...

A Preview to RosettaFest 2023: A Work of Heart! August 7-9th, 2023 at Navy Pier in Chicago Featuring Dave Chase - Global Healthcare Entrepreneur, Author, and Co-Founder of Health Rosetta In today's episode you'll learn about Health Rosetta and RosettaFest, a festival for the healthcare heroes who are restoring the American Dream coming August 7-9th, 2023 to Chicago's Navy Pier! We&a...

Episode 131: Dr. Shannon Scholl of GastroDirect - Raleigh, NC Dr. Scholl graduated Summa cum Laude from NC State and earned her medical doctorate and Master's in Public Health from UNC at Chapel Hill while raising her two girls. She was in an area private practice for 14 years but became unhappy with the traditional way of providing medical care, which puts an emphasis on numbers rather than...

Episode 130: Dr. Ryan Neuhofel of NeuCare - Lawrence, KS Dr. Ryan Neuhofel is a board-certified family physician. He was born, raised, and (mostly) educated in Kansas. He received a B.S. in Biology from Friend's University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Kansas prior to medical school at Kansas City University (DO). He completed his Family Medicine residency trainin...

Episode 129: Dr. Nasser Mohamed of Osra Medical - San Francisco, CA [Part 2] In this podcast episode, Dr. Nas Mohamed shares an update on his journey as a DPC owner and his advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Nas reflects on the significance of Pride Month 2023 and how he publicly came out as an LGBTQ person from Qatar, becoming the first and only publicly out individual from the country. ---...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY from MY DPC STORY! Today's Father's Day message is an audio greeting card filled with the perspectives of DPC Dads from all over the US! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MY DPC STORY SUMMIT GIVEAWAY WINNER: Dr. VICTORIA LEVENTIS-SHEW of Victory Family Medicine in Columbia, SC! You have won a ticket to the DPC Summit in MN this June and a $50 gift card at the My DPC Story sw...

Episode 128: Dr. Nasser Mohamed (He/Him) of Osra Medical - San Francisco, CA [Part 1 / Re-Air] Tune in as we re-air the most captivating part 1 of our podcast episode with Dr. Nasser Mohamed. In case you missed it or simply want to revisit the foundation, join us as we set the stage for an epic sequel. Stay tuned for part 2, where the story continues to unravel, taking you on a thrilling journey y...

Episode 127: Dr. Stephanie Arnold of Seven Hills Family Medicine - Richmond, Virginia Dr. Stephanie Arnold (she/her) is a board-certified family physician, committed to applying a social justice lens to her clinical work. She graduated with her BS in anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She completed her family medicine residency tr...

Episode 126: Dr. Lauren Skattum of Britt Haus - Sioux Falls, South Dakota In this episode, Dr. Lauren Skattum shared her experience of running a private practice and how she was introduced to the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model through the "My DPC Story" podcast and found that it aligned perfectly with her patient-centered approach. If you want to learn more about Dr. Lauren Skattum&apos...

Episode 125: Dr. Cindy Dafashy of Archway Family Medicine DPC - Pasadena, TX Dr. Cindy Dafashy shares her journey of opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic on a podcast. She highlights the problems in the traditional healthcare system and the disconnection between her desired patient-centered approach and her training. Driven by her passion for DPC, she meticulously plans and takes action to s...

Episode 124: Dr. Jennifer Allen - Hermann, Washington, and O'Fallon, Missouri In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Allen, discusses her journey of opening and managing multiple Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices. Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of understanding the goals that one wishes to achieve when starting a practice. She talks about how her business grew organically from one practice to t...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY from MY DPC STORY! Today's Mother's Day message is an audio greeting card filled with the perspectives of DPC Moms from all over the US!  Cooperative of American Physicians or CAP . Learn more about the medical malpractice company used by Dr. Maryal Concepcion since 2021 at capphysicians.com or by calling 800-356-5672. Guava Health . A premium patient experience,...

Episode 123: Dr. Andy Berkowski of ReLACS Health - Ann Arbor, MI In this episode, Dr. Andy Berkowski, talks about his experience in the healthcare industry, direct care, telemedicine, and the direct primary care model. He discusses the concept of "Cura Personalis" and its importance in healthcare as it recognizes spiritual, social, and mental well-being as parts of an individual's h...

In this episode, Dr. Cindy Rubin discusses her motivations for choosing to practice Direct Primary Care (DPC) medicine. Dr. Rubin shares how her experiences working in a traditional medical system left her feeling dissatisfied with the level of care she was able to provide for her patients due to the pressure to see more patients in shorter appointment times. She describes how DPC allows her to sp...

Dr. Aerie Chung explains how she built her successful membership-based infectious disease clinic. She reveals that she started by talking to referral sources, such as local ID doctors and a non-profit organization for HIV patients, to target the ideal clients. She also emphasizes the importance of making direct connections with physicians and networking, despite working in a community dominated by...

Episode 120: Dr. Diana Medina Galvan of Luminous Health & Wellness - Houston, TX Dr. Diana Medina Galvan talks about her experiences opening and running her direct primary care clinic, offering various services like weight management and aesthetics, and investing in equipment and training. She also shares how she evaluates the financial aspects of adding services to her clinic and the importan...

Episode 119: Dr. Nick Tomsen & Dr. Brandon Alleman of Antioch Med - Wichita, KS Dr. Nick and Dr. Brandon opened Antioch Med in Wichita, KS out of and while in residency! Pulling from their strengths they have built out their DPC to employ multiple full-scope family physicians as well as staff to continue bringing primary, surgical and obstetrical care to those in the Wichita area and beyond! W...

Episode 118: Dr. Esther Khatibi (She/Her) of New Life DPC - Corpus Christi, TX Dr. Khatibi didn't have insurance when she was growing up. So, if there is someone in DPC who understands what not having insurance can result in, it's Dr. Khatibi. In today's episode, Dr. Khatibi shares how experiencing healthcare even beyond her personal experience in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Irel...

Today's episode features Dr. Jeff Davenport as he shares the details of the DPC Summit coming June 15-18th in Minneapolis, MN. To register, go to: https://dpcsummit.org To sign up for the DPC Alliance rooftop party, go to https://dpcalliance.org and questions for this event: hello@dpcalliance.org. Summit General Questions? dpc@aafp.org We're CELEBRATING our first 100,000 listens on APPLE...

Episode 117: Dr. Jessica Furey of North Star Primary Care - Mequon, WI Dr. Jessica Furey's first career was actually not in medicine. She shares how her life in publishing and freelancing switched gears driven by her desire to affect change in the world. Through her DPC, North Star Primary Care, she has done just that. From making a difference in people's lives through being an employed...