What is DPC?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a simple, affordable approach to primary care. For a flat monthly membership fee, patients receive unlimited office visits, same- or next-day appointments, and direct access to their provider by text, phone, and email. Whether you're uninsured or enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, DPC offers convenient, personalized primary and urgent care with transparent pricing and a focus on building a lasting relationship with your provider.

DPC FOR EMPLOYERS

Direct Primary Care offers local businesses a practical way to provide employees with convenient access to quality primary care. For a predictable monthly fee per member, employers can give their workforce direct access to a healthcare provider, timely appointments, and personalized care when they need it. Earlier access to primary care can help address health concerns before they become more serious, reduce avoidable emergency room and urgent care visits, and minimize time lost navigating a fragmented healthcare system.

St. Pete Direct Primary Care partners with local employers to make quality primary care more accessible to their employees and families, supporting a healthier workforce and a more straightforward healthcare experience.

Why i chose to start a DPC practice

My goal is to deliver the highest quality primary care experience for the people of St. Petersburg by putting patients back in control of their health. St. Pete Direct Primary Care provides affordable, transparent care with same- or next-day access for preventive wellness, chronic disease management, and urgent medical needs.

I focus on a proactive, preventive approach designed to optimize your health so you rely on as few medications as possible. When treatment or prescriptions are necessary, I provide direct, cost-effective solutions without middleman markups. Should you ever need specialized care, I serve as your personal health advocate—coordinating referrals and guiding you through a complex healthcare system.

The traditional healthcare system is broken. Millions of Americans—whether uninsured or stuck with sky-high deductibles—struggle to afford routine care or prevent illness before it starts. I founded St. Pete Direct Primary Care to be part of the solution: restoring the provider-patient relationship and making great care accessible, personal, and simple.

Artificial Intelligence and Your Care 

Artificial intelligence is changing healthcare, and at St. Pete Direct Primary Care, we embrace its potential to improve how we care for our patients. AI-powered tools can help synthesize medical information and explore potential diagnoses, but good healthcare requires more than information alone. It requires a provider who knows you, understands your health history, listens to your concerns, and uses clinical judgment to determine what is right for you.

Digital symptom checkers can generate lists of possible diagnoses and recommendations without fully understanding your individual circumstances, sometimes contributing to unnecessary testing, anxiety, and expense. We believe AI is most valuable when paired with an established relationship with your provider. By combining modern medical technology with hands-on evaluation and personalized care, we can focus on what matters most to your health rather than simply following an algorithm.

At St. Pete Direct Primary Care, technology supports the care we provide, but the relationship remains at the heart of it. Our unhurried 30-to-60-minute visits give us time to get to know you, understand your goals, and develop a care plan tailored to your needs. We embrace the benefits of AI while preserving what matters most: personal attention, sound clinical judgment, and a provider who takes your health seriously.

Hours of operation:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm