Direct Primary Care in Miramar Beach FL and Inlet Beach FL
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patients and healthcare providers. In this system, patients typically pay a monthly fee directly to their primary care physician, eliminating the need for traditional insurance. This approach allows for more personalized and unhurried medical visits, as well as increased accessibility to the healthcare provider. Direct Primary Care practitioners often focus on preventive care, wellness, and building a long-term partnership with patients, fostering a more patient-centered and cost-effective healthcare experience.
How Direct Primary Care Can Help You
Your direct primary care doctor is the gatekeeper to your continued good health. Direct primary care includes preventive medical services to keep you healthy and the treatment of acute and chronic diseases when you are ill.
What Is Different About Direct Primary Care From Emerald Coast Concierge Medicine?
At Emerald Coast Concierge Medicine, you can enjoy direct primary care in the form of telemedicine, which leverages cutting-edge technology to provide consultations, diagnoses, and follow-ups in the comfort of your home, hotel room, or vacation rental. Telemedicine services provide virtual healthcare at your fingertips. You can also benefit from home visits when you want a more personal touch. Your doctor can be at your doorstep, providing the care and attention you deserve.
Services Available From Direct Primary Care
Direct primary care services include annual physical exams to assess your overall level of health. Your doctor will determine which medications and treatments you need. Dietary and lifestyle modifications are also often discussed at a primary care appointment.
After your annual physical examination, your doctor will develop a customized treatment plan designed to:
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and others
- Prevent serious diseases by providing necessary immunizations including flu, pneumonia, COVID, and shingles
- Help you enjoy optimal health and wellness, no matter what your age
Acute or Chronic Illnesses and Conditions Treated by Direct Primary Care
Your direct primary care doctor can diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and conditions, including:
- Viruses, including colds or flu
- Bacterial infections of the eyes, ears, and throat
- Urinary tract or bladder infections
- Muscle, tendon, or ligament strain
- Sports or vehicle accident injuries
- Allergies or breathing difficulties
- Respiratory diseases, including asthma
- Weight-related diseases, including obesity
- Heart and vascular conditions
- Joint and bone diseases, including arthritis
Your primary care doctor can also provide services specific to either women or men, including:
- Routine gynecological examinations
- Routine breast examinations
- Routine prostate examinations
Want To Know More About Direct Primary Care?
To find out more about direct primary care, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Erik Peterson and Dr. Will Carlson at Emerald Coast Concierge Medicine, serving residents of Miramar Beach and Inlet Beach, FL. You can reach them in the office by calling (850) 628-0743 or you can schedule a convenient telemedicine visit by clicking here.