Direct Primary Care, or DPC, is an alternative to traditional health insurance plans. Instead of paying monthly premiums, copays, and service fees, patients of Direct Primary Care pay a membership fee in exchange for unlimited access to their doctor.
Believe it or not, DPC actually saves you money in the long run.
Your monthly membership is significantly more affordable than healthcare premiums. And with DPC, you won’t have to pay a copay for office visits or routine physicals. In fact, you’ll be able to avoid many visits altogether by texting your doctor directly—something you won’t get from a traditional practice.
We’ve also negotiated amazing deals for prescription medications, other healthcare tests, imaging, and MRI/CT scans on your behalf. If we had contracts with insurance companies, we would be legally obligated to charge higher prices.
With these steep discounts on labs, medications and imaging, you are able to cut way back on your insurance premiums. Most DPC patients find a high-deductible, low-premium insurance plan so they're covered in the case of a major health issue. But leave the rest of your healthcare to us.
Direct Primary Care gives both doctors and patients more control in regards to healthcare. This model allows us to offer extended appointments so that we have time to address all of your needs.
And because we don’t charge a copay for an office visit, our patients are free to schedule as many appointments as they need to address their health concerns. Being able to catch (and treat) medical issues early is often the key to preventing more serious issues.
Absolutely! Everyone benefits from a service tailored directly to them. That’s why we offer truly custom healthcare.
We’re here for you if you're sick or hurt, but we also help you proactively maintain good overall health. Every visit with us will be thorough, relaxed, and as long as you need to address your health concerns. The longer you're our patient, the more we learn about your health and lifestyle, and the better we can help you maintain that health.
Thankfully, no. While insurance has a place in managing serious health issues, it gets in the way of everyday healthcare.
It is our experience that insurance requirements impose arbitrary—and intrusive—restrictions on our patients that can prevent them from getting the care they need. By using a membership plan instead, we’re able to focus solely on our patients.
Declining insurance also frees us from the typical contractual agreements that would prevent us from offering wholesale prices on laboratory tests, imaging, and medications to our patients.
We happily provide care to all members of your household, from infants to seniors. There’s a reason we called ourselves “Family Tree”!
Certainly! Many of our patients keep a traditional insurance plan to cover any catastrophic events. And, by switching to a high deductible/lower premium plan, they often save money on healthcare costs—even with their DPC membership included!
Switching to a healthcare sharing ministry is another great option.
We have a free insurance specialist available to help you determine the best course of action for your family's insurance needs.
Your FTPC membership doesn’t just entitle you to doctor’s appointments, but to elite, concierge-type care. Our patients have enhanced access to their doctor, including extended appointment times and same- or next-day sick visits. You will even be able to consult with your physician virtually via email, phone, or video chat—the choice is yours.
Other benefits included in your membership:
As a primary care practice, we are able to provide 90% of the health care you will ever need.
Rather than scheduling an appointment via a confusing phone menu or online system, patients at FTPC are free to text, call, or email their physician directly to schedule an appointment.
In many cases, however, your doctor can provide advice over the phone, making a trip to our office unnecessary!
When you’re feeling under the weather, you need treatment as soon as possible. That’s why we strive to provide same- or next-day appointments for our sick visits.
For well-visits and other concerns, we typically offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. Remember, your doctor is always available via text, phone, or email!
With today’s technology, we’re able to diagnose and treat many conditions through phone or email.
If needed, your doctor will locate the nearest pharmacy and order medication most suited for your circumstance. If you need to go to the hospital or seek other medical attention while away from home, we can advise you on that as well.
If your last general practitioner gave you a referral for anything more complicated than a cold, you might be surprised by how things work here!
At FTPC, we take any and all medical concerns seriously and we strive to provide as much treatment as possible in-house. Occasionally, however, it may be necessary for you to see a specialist.
To this end, we have built a strong network of providers throughout Central Florida who we trust to provide our patients with outstanding care. Of course, we will happily work with your existing medical team to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care possible.
FTPC has agreements with a variety of laboratory and imaging centers to provide services. to our patients at an extremely discounted cash rate. While you are free to go through your insurance plan, you may find that the “Family Tree” price is much more affordable!
Yes! Thanks to modern technology (and Direct Primary Care!) we are able to provide consultations and appointments via phone, email, text, and/or video chat.
We have patients throughout the state who are very satisfied with this level of care!
FTPC patients receive a dedicated primary care provider upon enrollment. We find that this creates a stronger relationship between doctor and patient, as your provider is familiar with your medical history.
If your doctor will be out of the office for an extended period of time, they will notify you in advance so that you can request medication refills and make any other arrangements. If you require immediate medical care during this time, contact the office directly and we will connect you with one of our other doctors.
Absolutely! Let your doctor know the names and ages of the family members you’d like to add and we will be happy to accommodate them.
We make every effort to ensure our patients are satisfied with their primary care, but if you no longer wish to retain your membership, please let us know. Cancellations must be made 30 days in advance.
Yes, current patients are able to get their sport physical filled out just make an appointment with your physician.
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