I have always loved family medicine — the privilege of caring for people through every stage of life, from newborns to older adults, and often entire families (and their neighbors, too). I enjoy the hands-on nature of the work — performing procedures like Pap smears, skin biopsies, and sutures right in the office — and the deep relationships that form over time.

But I quickly learned that the kind of medicine I wanted to practice — the kind that takes time, listens fully, and builds trust — isn’t supported by the traditional healthcare system. Patients often had to wait months to see me, and when they finally did, our visits were rushed and limited to 15 minutes. That never felt right or satisfying.

When I went to medical school, I dreamed of practicing medicine the way it used to be — where you knew your doctor personally, could reach them directly, and care was centered on relationship rather than paperwork. Direct Primary Care (DPC) makes that possible.

By removing insurance from the equation and offering care through an affordable monthly membership, I can limit my patient panel and spend more time with each person I see. Instead of trying to see 25 patients in a day, I can be present, thoughtful, and available — the way good medicine should be.

With DPC, I’ve found the model that aligns with my values and the reason I became a family physician in the first place: to provide personal, continuous, and truly nurturing care.