Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative healthcare model where physicians partner with their patients to provide primary care services under a flat, periodic membership fee. By moving outside of the administrative burdens of the traditional insurance-based billing system, DPC practices are able to provide a wide spectrum of care in a transparent, affordable manner. DPC practices—now a grassroots movement numbering over 1000 nationwide—are able to do this while offering patients a higher level of service, communication, and relationship, than what is often found in our dysfunctional healthcare system.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a common-sense model that takes the practice of medicine back to its roots. Direct Primary Care takes insurance companies and bureaucracy out of the doctor/patient relationship. How? We do not accept health insurance of any kind. That means less stress, less paperwork, and less interference. In return, you will have no co-pays, more relaxed visits, more flexibility, more time with your doctor, and more ways to access your doctor – including texting, video conferencing, email, phone calls, or traditional office visits. You get this all for a monthly fee – it’s like a gym membership.
Dr. Sara Whatley is a family medicine physician. Dr. Whatley cares for the health needs of patients of any age and stage. (Newborns to grandparents and everything in between). Her main focus is preventive care with an emphasis on helping her patients create a lifestyle that promotes health and wellness. She also works with patients with chronic diseases to manage medications, treatments and improve quality of life.
Dr. Laurie Vos is a board certified family medicine physician (MD) who takes care of children and adults. She worked for 17 years in an insurance based managed care system before transitioning to DPC. Dr. Vos trained in preventative care and managing chronic disease. She is passionate about whole person care and educating patients to be well in mind, body and spirit. She enjoys the beach, the mountains and spending time with her family.