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DPC Life: Direct Primary Care Podcast

Anne Gonzalez, MD
Direct Primary Care
Harmony Ops Health
Telemedicine
Hospitalist
Social Media Marketing
Family Medicine
Elevator Pitch
Internal Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine
Vacation Medicine
Wander Care Pediatrics
Wisconsin
Black Women's Health
Branding
New Jersey
Ideal Patient
DPC Life
Harmonyops Health
Accounting
Independent Practice Path

DPC Life is a podcast for Direct Primary Care physicians building and sustaining an independent practice. Real conversations about the actual work: leaving insurance-based medicine, setting membership pricing, growing a patient panel, and what the first two years of practice ownership look like. Coaching calls and conversations with DPC docs a few steps further along. Whether you are pre-launch, i... more

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What happens when you stop taking the lower rate and start setting your own? Dr. Janeeka Benoit is an internal medicine and sports medicine board, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and running a fully telehealth practice called Invessel. She got ther... more

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Christina Long, we get into the operations behind a cash-based telehealth practice: the EHR that was not built for compound pharmacies, the rules on shipping and administering compounded medications, how she pri... more

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What does it actually cost to start a telehealth practice, and what do the Facebook groups forget to tell you? Dr. Christina Long is an emergency medicine physician in Utah who opened The Bougie Bee in January after years of academic medicine in Chic... more

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Charles Opperman, we cover how his gold tier visit fee works, how he helps patients choose the right membership tier, and how he sets boundaries around 24/7 cell phone access.

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Recent Guests

Christina Long
ER physician
Episode: How to Launch a Telehealth Direct Primary Care Practice While Still Working in the ER: What Dr. Christina Long Learned in Year One - Part 1
Dr. Charles Opperman
Physician and founder of a Direct Primary Care practice
Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care
Episode: The Bad Business Decisions That Built a 1,500-Patient Direct Primary Care Practice with Dr. Charles Opperman - Part 2
Dr. Amber Price
Pediatrician and founder/owner of Priority Pediatrics of the Palm Beaches
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Episode: From Starting a DPC Practice From Scratch to Taking Over an Existing One: Dr. Amber Price's Unconventional Journey - Part 2
Michelle Mark
Family medicine physician transitioning to Direct Primary Care
Henderson, Nevada
Episode: How to Explain Direct Primary Care to Someone Who Has Never Heard of It with Dr. Michelle Mark
Claire Russell
Owner and founder of Clinic by the Sea
Clinic by the Sea
Episode: DPC Series Ep. 4: Resident to DPC Owner - Clinic Update, Marketing Strategy, and What She Did Not Expect
Lina Feaster
Family medicine physician transitioning from traditional practice to Direct Primary Care
Revitalize Healthcare, St. Augustine, FL
Episode: Growing a DPC Practice Without Social Media: How Dr. Lina Feaster Attracts Patients
Nicole Newingham
Family medicine physician launching Neu Lifestyle Medicine in Newtown, PA; advocate for Direct Primary Care
Neu Lifestyle Medicine
Episode: No Plan, No Patients, New Town: Dr. Nicole Newingham's DPC Launch Story
Dr. Erik Petersen
First Call DPC physician and founder
First Call DPC
Episode: Dr. Erik Petersen on How Automations Can Save Your DPC Practice
Jo Ann Beltre
Founder and owner of Wander Care Pediatrics, a pediatric DPC
Wander Care Pediatrics
Episode: DPC Marketing Fix: Pick One Patient, Not Everyone

Host

Anne Gonzalez
Host of DPC Life and related shows; frequently leads interviews and discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • One of the best

    I have learned so much from this podcast- there’s are practical actionable steps for DPC-curious to DPC- convert!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BMPC Dr
    United States6 months ago
  • Great advice!

    This podcast is outstanding and super helpful. I’ve found the advice to be grounded and practical. Both the hosts and guests are vulnerable and open. I especially appreciate the discussion about shiny objects and distractions and boundaries! I’m excited to keep listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April Soto, MD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoying the podcast so far! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan115
    United Statesa year ago

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Hosts and guests are open and vulnerable, with thoughtful talks on boundaries and focus.
Episodes are engaging and informative for DPC-curious audiences.
Listeners value practical, actionable steps for starting or growing DPC.

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SEO Grew Her DPC in a Month: Dr. Lok's Asheville Playbook
Q: What would you have done differently when opening your DPC practice?
Start a waitlist before opening and invite people to a meet-and-greet ahead of time so you don't launch with zero patients.
SEO Grew Her DPC in a Month: Dr. Lok's Asheville Playbook
Q: So how did you recover from all those things after opening your dream clinic?
Recovery came from the people around me—my friends, family, and business colleagues who leaned in with support, donations, and practical help like arranging raffles and food; the strong network kept the clinic from collapsing after the disaster.
The Boundaries Queen: Dr. Michelle Cooke on Thriving in DPC
Q: What branding or marketing approach helped you connect with your target patient population?
Niche down to serve Black women, clearly articulate the sacred space, and lean into messaging that resonates with that population, while remaining inclusive of others who respect the mission.
The Boundaries Queen: Dr. Michelle Cooke on Thriving in DPC
Q: How did the shutdown influence your decision to start your own practice?
The shutdown highlighted systemic issues and created an urgent signal to pursue DPC, including ending a restrictive covenant and starting in the community she wanted to serve.
The Boundaries Queen: Dr. Michelle Cooke on Thriving in DPC
Q: What motivated you to move from a traditional system to Direct Primary Care?
A combination of being overwhelmed by fragmented care, lack of time with patients, and watching a hospital system shut down in her area pushed me to seek a model that honors the doctor-patient relationship and offers true autonomy.

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This show centers on Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice ownership and growth, with real-world conversations about leaving traditional insurance-based medicine, setting membership pricing, building patient panels, and navigating the first years of independent practice. Episodes frequently explore practical topics like branding, patient acquisition, marketing strategies (including referrals, SEO, and niche positioning), staffing and operations, and the balance between clinical care and entrepreneurship. A notable through-line is the emphasis on community-building, collaborative care models, and sustainable approaches to scale, often highlighting transitions from fee-for-service to DPC and the realities of running a physician-led practice in v... more

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1. Christina Long
2. Dr. Charles Opperman
3. Dr. Amber Price
4. Michelle Mark
5. Claire Russell
6. Lina Feaster
7. Nicole Newingham
8. Dr. Erik Petersen

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