We started this practice to do medicine differently, by starting with the patient.

We had a few simple goals when starting our direct primary care practice:

• Change the focus of the practice to the patient
• See and communicate with patients according to their schedules
• Offer a variety of convenient ways to communication with the doctor, including in-office visits, phone calls, text messages, email or virtual visits
• Offer great value for your money

We are also open to and excited about change. We want our DPC clinic to be the best medical experience you have ever had. If anything could be done in a better way for a patient, we’d love to hear about it.

Our practice is limited to 400 patients per doctor. This number is very low compared to traditional doctor’s offices, which accept over 2,000 patients per doctor. Having thousands of patients makes individualized care like we provide nearly impossible. Once our doctor reaches the patient limit, no new patients are accepted for that provider unless another patient leaves the practice. We keep this low number to make sure we can provide top quality care to you.

Even if you are very healthy, you may find yourself using your direct primary care doctor for things you didn’t previously imagine. You may find that you no longer make a long list to present to your doctor annually. You can just call, email, or text when you have questions about supplements or trying a new diet.

Additionally, our goal will generally be to have you on as few medications as possible, so there may be ways to clean up your medication regimen and improve your overall health. We would far prefer to see your general health improve by helping to improve your lifestyle rather than adding a medication to decrease your blood pressure.

It is impossible to guess when an unexpected accident or illness will take you to the Emergency Room. Many of these issues can be handled in the office instead avoiding crowded, expensive ER or Urgent Care visits.

Members will also receive discounts on other health related services as they become available.

The cost of direct primary care can vary depending on your age and provider. At The Golden Stethoscope, our goal is to keep your healthcare costs as affordable as possible. Learn more details about our direct primary care fees.

Additionally, our goal will generally be to have you on as few medications as possible, so there may be ways to clean up your medication regimen and improve your overall health. We would far prefer to see your general health improve by helping to improve your lifestyle rather than adding a medication to decrease your blood pressure.

It is impossible to guess when an unexpected accident or illness will take you to the Emergency Room. Many of these issues can be handled in the office instead avoiding crowded, expensive ER or Urgent Care visits.

Members will also receive discounts on other health related services as they become available.

In addition to nearly 24/7 communication access, our patients can schedule up to 20 doctor’s appointments a year to address their health. You can find out more about the services included in your monthly membership on our Direct Primary Care Services page.

If you need to cancel your membership, you will not be eligible to join the practice again for a year. If the practice is full when you desire to join again, you will be placed on a waiting list in the same manner as a new patient.

We believe there are many other ways to treat chronic pain and are happy to work with you to figure out the best options for you.