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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 co... more

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Under current Medicare rules, a physician who opts out of Medicare for their DPC practice can't bill Medicare anywhere else. That means no hospitalist shifts, no SNF work and no hospice. AAFP Resolution 504, introduced by the New Mexico chapter, asks... more

Today a DPC physician in Iowa, 25 months into her DPC practice, emailed us with three decisions she's weighing, and one challenge: "If there are still spots, convince me to come."

Challenge accepted.

In this mini My DPC Story episode, Drs. Clodagh ... more

Dr. Brian Juan toured with rock bands and played dueling piano bars for more than a decade before he became a family doctor. Three months into Metronome Family Medicine, his solo Direct Primary Care practice in Longmont, Colorado, he talks about what... more

What should a direct primary care physician actually pay themselves? On this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Maryal Concepcion sits down with Nate Goodman, CPA, founder of Goodman CPA, the accounting firm that works exclusively with direct primary care ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Brian Juan
Direct Primary Care physician and founder of Metronome Family Medicine
Metronome Family Medicine
Episode: Dueling Pianos to Direct Primary Care: Dr. Brian Juan on Opening Metronome Family Medicine at Age 50
Nate Goodman
Founder of Goodman CPA, specialist in DPC accounting
Goodman CPA
Episode: What Should a DPC Physician Pay Themselves? 10 Numbers Every Direct Primary Care Owner Must Know with Nate Goodman, CPA
Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey
Owner and physician, Libélula Primary Care
Libélula Primary Care
Episode: From GameStop to DPC Owner: Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey on Telehealth, EHR Vetting & Trust-Based Care
Deepti Mundkur
My Happy Doctor, six-year DPC practitioner
Direct Primary Care practitioner
Episode: Sustainability in Direct Primary Care: Building a Medical Career That Actually Lasts
Shannon Connolly
Co-founder of Open Arms Direct Primary Care, Southern California
Open Arms Direct Primary Care
Episode: Sustainability in Direct Primary Care: Building a Medical Career That Actually Lasts
Grace Hassell
Physician, highlining enthusiast, sustainability advocate
Direct Primary Care
Episode: Sustainability in Direct Primary Care: Building a Medical Career That Actually Lasts
Noreen Gutierrez
Registered nurse, operations-focused thinker
Nursing and healthcare operations
Episode: Sustainability in Direct Primary Care: Building a Medical Career That Actually Lasts
Jeremiah Fillo
Dr. Jeremiah Fillo, founder of Big Trees MD
Big Trees MD
Episode: Sustainable Physician, Sustainable Person: Leaving Corporate Medicine for DPC with Dr. Jeremiah Fillo
Esther Khatibi
Family physician who practices surgical obstetrics; founder of My DOC nonprofit
My DOC (Nonprofit Clinic)
Episode: You Don't Have to Build It Alone: Dr. Esther Khatibi on My DOC, Maternal Equity, and Sustainable Obstetric Care in Direct Primary Care

Hosts

Maryal Concepcion
Host of My DPC Story; drives interviews and leads the show
Mariel Concepcion
Host of My DPC Story; collaborates on show direction and guest conversations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Hope

    Dr Concepcion’s podcast brings so much hope to me and many others I’m sure who are on our path to regain autonomy over our profession. I have learned so much from her interviews with incredible guests. Thank you to Dr Concepcion for showing us that DPC is not a pipe dream and there have been many that forged through this path and have succeeded. To my dreamer physicians, we can and must do this!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beatle214
    United Statesa month ago
  • An integral part of the DPC movement

    Incredibly helpful content for the DPC-curious and even those who have started. Tons of inspiring stories and ideas. Keep it going!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jisu23
    United States4 months ago
  • Well Done, thoughtful, engaging

    This is such a well done podcast with such thoughtful questions to really help guide anyone who is interested at any phase of the DPC journey. I really enjoy this podcast and have only been listening for a short time, but I’m already so excited to continue listening to the older episodes! Content has been helpful that it has helped me big to push me into opening my own practice this year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lavachicken8
    United Statesa year ago
  • Changing Lives

    I’m so thankful for the impact this podcast has had on me. I have not taken the leap to open my own DPC, but that’s my dream. This podcast has helped me feel like I am not alone in this broken world of managed care. You are definitely impacting so many physician’s lives and the families and patients that love them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nobody1975
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    This podcast is exactly what I didn’t know I needed—it’s been the spark that’s lighting my fire to finally make the leap into Direct Primary Care. The stories are inspiring, real, and exactly the push I needed to take the plunge. Every episode feels like a pep talk from someone who’s been in the trenches and come out thriving. If you’re even thinking about DPC, this is the fuel for your journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WY Family Doc
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience growth and guest diversity appear to be strengths, with positive feedback on motivation and actionable content.
Hosts are clearly passionate about DPC and patient-centered care.
High-quality guests with practical, usable insights for starting or growing a DPC.

Talking Points

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From Hospitalist Burnout to Driver's Seat: How Dr. Nadia Sirdar Built a Bethesda DPC Practice Rooted in Aging in Place, Women's Midlife Health, and Real Relationships
Q: What advice would you give future DPC doctors starting out?
Cultivate a clear why, start slow to build the right patient mix, set boundaries, and focus on meaningful, sustainable practice rather than rapid growth; seek peer support and be present with patients.
From Hospitalist Burnout to Driver's Seat: How Dr. Nadia Sirdar Built a Bethesda DPC Practice Rooted in Aging in Place, Women's Midlife Health, and Real Relationships
Q: How did burnout influence your transition from hospital medicine to DPC?
She describes burnout from hospital medicine, a loss of passion due to the pace and mortality burden, and how the shift to DPC offered autonomy, deeper patient relationships, and a path to rebuild purpose.
From Hospitalist Burnout to Driver's Seat: How Dr. Nadia Sirdar Built a Bethesda DPC Practice Rooted in Aging in Place, Women's Midlife Health, and Real Relationships
Q: What does thriving as we age mean to you beyond labs and guidelines?
Dr. Sirdar explains thriving in place by treating patients like family, focusing on lifestyle, support, and a sustained relationship that helps people age well, with a strong emphasis on behavioral change and community context.
Visible Without the Ick: How Dr. Aleea Gupta Built a Thriving Solo DPC Practice with 12K Followers, Niche Patients & Authentic Marketing
Q: How would you describe balancing social media with running a solo practice and other roles in your life?
She emphasizes setting content pillars, batching creation, and using tools like ChatGPT for editing, while keeping a strict schedule to maintain balance between patient care and online presence.
How Dr. Josh Chow and His Wife Katherine Left Corporate DPC Behind to Open Their Own Practice in Colorado
Q: What were the non-negotiables when opening Ohana Medical?
Non-negotiables included having a physical office, in-person visits, providing procedures and surgical capabilities, maintaining ownership and presence in the clinic, and keeping costs efficient with in-house resources like a pharmacy and appropriately priced equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My DPC Story

What is My DPC Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on direct primary care and independent practice stories, with episodes highlighting financial fundamentals, sustainability, marketing, and practical operations for DPC clinics. Listeners hear real-world journeys—from leaving corporate medicine to building autonomous practices, to navigating nonprofit obstetric care and tech-enabled care models. A notable pattern is the emphasis on authenticity, community support, and pragmatic strategies that help physicians regain autonomy, reduce burnout, and serve patients better. Guests range from clinicians and administrators to nonprofit leaders and tech innovators, making it a compelling resource for physicians considering DPC, practice owners seeking guidance, and professionals eva... more

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1. Dr. Brian Juan
2. Nate Goodman
3. Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey
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5. Shannon Connolly
6. Grace Hassell
7. Noreen Gutierrez
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