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What is Direct Primary Care?

What is Direct Primary Care?

Anne Gonzalez, MD
Published on: 27/01/2026

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Gonzalez explain the ins and outs of direct primary care in Hickory, NC.

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8 Differences between Direct Primary Care and Concierge medicine

8 Differences between Direct Primary Care and Concierge medicine

Anne Gonzalez, MD
Published on: 09/07/2021

Direct Primary Care and Concierge medicine are like apples and oranges. They have some features that are alike, but they are completely different models of health care delivery.

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I have Medicare. Why should I join a Direct Primary Care practice?

I have Medicare. Why should I join a Direct Primary Care practice?

Anne Gonzalez, MD
Published on: 21/05/2021

What was it like going to the doctor when you were young? Do you remember Marcus Welby MD? Going to Emerald Health is like that, but with a modern twist.

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