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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DPC for Women: Dr. Marcy Meyer’s Mission to Transform Menopause Care
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1:10:40Today's guest is Dr. Marcy Meyer of Destiny Direct Primary Care, a physician who transitioned from the US Army to opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice focused on menopause care in University Place, Washington. Dr. Meyer shares her unique medical journey, insights into the challenges of traditional insurance-driven healthcare, and the freedo…
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Back to Foundations: Lessons from Dr. Edward Williams’ Direct Primary Care Journey in Rural Alabama
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1:14:42In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Edward Williams of Foundation Direct Primary Care in Baldwin County, Alabama. Dr. Williams shares his journey from traditional fee-for-service medicine to launching his own DPC clinic, highlighting the frustrations and lack of autonomy that pushed him to embrace the D…
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Taking the Leap: Dr. Joel Schumacher’s Path from Employed Physician to DPC Owner
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1:05:02In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Joel Schumacher of Schumacher Family Medicine in Plymouth, Indiana, shares his journey from traditional hospital employment to launching his own successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Schumacher reflects on growing up and practicing in rural America, the pitfalls of fee-for-service health…
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Direct Primary Care in Rural Idaho with Dr. Jillian Klaucke
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1:00:46In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Jillian Klaucke shares about her journey to practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Klaucke shares her experiences transitioning from traditional insurance-driven healthcare to DPC, emphasizing the benefits of building lasting patient relationships. They discuss the community dynamics in Sandpoint, Idaho, wher…
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Building an Enduring DPC Practice: Lessons from Dr. Brad Brown, Brad Butler and the Hint Health Community
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30:29In today's partner episode of the 'My DPC Story' podcast, host Maryal Concepcion discusses the rise and successes of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model with guests Dr. Brad Brown (fellow DPC Doctor and My DPC Story Alum) and Brad Butler, Head of Sales at Hint Health. They delve into the significance of the DPC community, tech innovations from Hint…
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Going A Little Outlaw: How Dr. Katie Burden-Greer Built Her DPC On The Creek Nation Indian Reservation
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56:28Today, Dr. Katie Burden-Greer, founder of Outlaw Medical, highlights her unique path from her rural Oklahoma roots through her comprehensive medical education and training, which included a residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. She discusses her choice to establish a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice on the Muskogee or Creek Nation Reservation…
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Direct Surgical Care in Indiana: The WellBridge Surgical Story with Dr. Eric Inman
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41:41In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Eric Inman, a co-founder of WellBridge Surgical, shares about his journey from anesthesiologist to entrepreneur. Dr. Inman shares insights into the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and how the business of DPC has been adopted to a surgery center. WellBridge Surgical offers an affordable, high-quality …
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Dr. A. Patrick Jonas: The Journey and Vision of Direct Primary Care
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50:48Today 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 deca…
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Empowering Holistic Healthcare: Dr. Lillian White's Journey into Direct Primary Care
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53:49In 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 c…
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Direct Patient Relationships: Insurance-Free Pharmacy with Kyle McCormick, Pharm D of Blueberry Pharmacy
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42:31In 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 …
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How Value Based Care Pushed Dr. Stephanie Huhn Towards Direct Primary Care
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57:57Today'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-center…
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Bridging Specialty and Primary Care Through DPC: Integrating Rheumatology with Paradigm Family Health
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59:14In 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 challenge…
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Making Healthcare Human: Dr. Kainth's Commitment to Patient-Centered Direct Primary Care
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48:28In 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 r…
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Three Physicians, One Mission: The DPC Model Driving Valiant Primary Care Forward
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1:08:59In 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…
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From Burnout to Refresh Health with Dr. Naima Spradley
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1:10:32In 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 importanc…
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Revolutionizing Surgical Cash Pay Healthcare: Dr. Keith Smith's Journey with Surgery Center of Oklahoma
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50:34In 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, up…
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Integrating Functional and Traditional Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Tami Singh
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1:13:14Today’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, inc…
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Growing Your DPC Team with Dr. Phil Hellman
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1:05:24Today’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. …
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Charting a New Course: Dr. Aleea Gupta on Direct Primary Care
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1:21:18Today’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 …
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How To "Sell" DPC In The World Of "I Have Good Insurance" with Lauren Tancredi
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31:22In 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…
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The Thriving & Sustainable DPC Micropractice
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1:00:00In 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 …
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The Legal Side of DPC with Dr. Phil Eskew
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1:11:13In 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 emplo…
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The Power of Newsletters: Strengthening Patient Relationships in DPC
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17:06Today'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,…
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Transforming Pediatric Care: A Look into the 2025 DPC Mastermind Event
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19:46In 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…
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From Mobile Medicine to Owning a Building: Dr. Maryal Concepcion's DPC Evolution & Plan for 2025
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1:07:16Today 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 …
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