Why Is DPC So Great?
By Dr. Janelle Sosa, DirectMed DPC New Braunfels
Tell Me If These Things Sound Familiar to You:
- “I need to get into my doctor but they don’t have any availability today”
- “I’m really not feeling well, I guess I have to go to urgent care”
- “I really need to schedule my annual physical but they’re booked out for months”
- “I’ve tried calling and calling but I can’t get anyone from the office to return my message”
If these things sound familiar and you’re tired of dealing with it, then Direct Primary Care would be probably a good option for you.
The DPC Difference
Same-Day or Next-Day Availability
In Direct Primary Care, we have a lot more availability—almost always same-day or next-day appointments. No more waiting weeks or months to see your doctor when you need care.
Direct Access to Your Doctor
You get your doctor’s cell phone number. My patients have my direct number and can send me text messages with little questions whenever they need to. We can quickly determine: Does this need to be addressed right now? Should you make an appointment whenever you can? Or do I really need to see you tomorrow? The availability is really, really great.
More Time With Your Doctor
We also have so much more time to spend with our patients. Instead of rushing through a 15-minute appointment (if you’re lucky), I can sit and speak with my patients for 30 minutes, an hour if we need to. I make sure that we get everything taken care of.
Ready to Try Something Different?
If this sounds like something you’d want to try out, DirectMed DPC offers free virtual meet and greets where you can talk to me and ask any questions—no obligation or anything. We can see if this would be a right fit for you and go from there.
DirectMed DPC Is Expanding to New Braunfels with Dr. Travis Simmons!
I am one of the two new doctors joining DirectMed DPC and will be the first in the New Braunfels area. I am beyond excited! I love being a doctor. It is an honor, and a privilege to play such a personal role in the lives of fellow human beings.
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