My DPC Story
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!
Episodes
254 episodes
Dr. A. Patrick Jonas: The Journey and Vision of Direct Primary Care
Today 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 co...
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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48:47
Empowering Holistic Healthcare: Dr. Lillian White's Journey into Direct Primary Care
In 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...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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51:48
Direct Patient Relationships: Insurance-Free Pharmacy with Kyle McCormick, Pharm D of Blueberry Pharmacy
In 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 deci...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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40:30
How Value Based Care Pushed Dr. Stephanie Huhn Towards Direct Primary Care
Today'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, de...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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55:55
Bridging Specialty and Primary Care Through DPC: Integrating Rheumatology with Paradigm Family Health
In 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. Be...
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Season 4
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Episode 204
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57:13
Making Healthcare Human: Dr. Kainth's Commitment to Patient-Centered Direct Primary Care
In 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 wit...
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Season 4
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Episode 203
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46:27
Three Physicians, One Mission: The DPC Model Driving Valiant Primary Care Forward
In 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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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1:06:57
From Burnout to Refresh Health with Dr. Naima Spradley
In 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 healt...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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1:08:30
Revolutionizing Surgical Cash Pay Healthcare: Dr. Keith Smith's Journey with Surgery Center of Oklahoma
In 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 tra...
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Season 4
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Episode 200
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48:32
Integrating Functional and Traditional Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Tami Singh
Today’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 p...
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Season 4
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Episode 199
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1:11:12
Growing Your DPC Team with Dr. Phil Hellman
Today’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 Roc...
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Season 4
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Episode 198
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1:03:23
Charting a New Course: Dr. Aleea Gupta on Direct Primary Care
Today’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 exp...
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Season 4
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Episode 198
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1:19:17
How To "Sell" DPC In The World Of "I Have Good Insurance" with Lauren Tancredi
In 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 poten...
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Season 4
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Episode 197
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31:02
The Thriving & Sustainable DPC Micropractice
In 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 196
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57:58
The Legal Side of DPC with Dr. Phil Eskew
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 agr...
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Season 4
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Episode 195
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1:09:12
The Power of Newsletters: Strengthening Patient Relationships in DPC
Today'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 emphas...
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Season 4
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Episode 194
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16:55
Transforming Pediatric Care: A Look into the 2025 DPC Mastermind Event
In 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 193
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19:46
From Mobile Medicine to Owning a Building: Dr. Maryal Concepcion's DPC Evolution & Plan for 2025
Today 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 192
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1:05:15
Why I Started DPC at 64: The Freedom I Never Knew I Needed
In this episode, Family Physician Dr. Bill Fisher shares his remarkable journey from a traditional fee-for-service private practice to becoming an employee and, ultimately, to reclaiming his passion for medicine by launching his Direct Primary ...
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Season 4
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Episode 191
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53:33
Direct Primary Care: Reducing Malpractice Risks
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Robert Pope and Dr. Neal Douglas as they discuss the critical issue of malpractice for independent Direct Primary Care (DPC) physicians. Dr. Pope recounts his journey through internal medicine, admi...
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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37:04
A DPC In The Basement of Your House: Dr. Neal Douglas's Journey of Faith, Family, and Medicine
In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician from Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon, delves into the intricacies of his Direct Primary Care (DPC) Heritage DPC. The episode explores Dr...
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Season 4
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Episode 190
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1:18:10
10 Years of DPC in Bentonville, Arkansas
In this episode, Dr. Joel Fankhauser, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics - delves into his successful transition from fee-for-service healthcare to Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Bentonville, Arkansas. Dr. Fankhauser discusses st...
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Season 4
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Episode 189
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53:43
Reducing Insurance Claims, Enhancing Patient Trust: Dr. Joseph Rotella
In this episode of "My DPC Story," host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Joseph Rotella, who shifted his integrative-focused healthcare practice to a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Rotella highlights the transition from an insurance-b...
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Season 4
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Episode 188
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50:41
Overcoming the Non-Compete: Dr. Rachael Dirksen’s Journey to DPC
In this episode of the "My DPC Story Podcast," we hear from Dr. Rachael Dirksen, founder of Remedy Internal Medicine, as she shares about her transition to Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Dirksen shares her compelling journey from a rural upbrin...
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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47:57
From The Navy to DPC: Dr. Frank Calisch's Journey in Healthcare
In this episode of "My DPC Story," Dr. Frank Calisch, an internist and owner of Waypoint DPC in Gulf Breeze, Florida, shares his journey from serving as a naval physician to embracing the DPC model. Highlighting his academic background from the...
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Season 4
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Episode 186
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37:16