Medical care should be a partnership between you and your doctor. Direct Primary Care (DPC) removes the barriers created by insurance companies by affording extended visits, discounted medications, labs and services, as well as a personalized approach to your care. Instead of paying a co-pay at each visit, patients obtain increased access to their physician by paying a flat monthly membership.
Why DPC?
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By moving outside of the administrative burdens of the traditional insurance-based billing system, DPC practices are able to provide a wide spectrum of care in a transparent, affordable manner. Premier Primary Care and Wellness offer patients a higher level of service, communication, and relationship, than what is often found in our dysfunctional healthcare system.
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Our practice focuses on spending the time necessary to know our patients as a whole person. Here, you are not just a number or list of medical problems, as is the case with many other medical facilities and practices. We offer longer visit times to better know our patients and fully address their concerns. You also won’t be passed off to another provider who doesn’t know you. You see your Doctor who knows you the best to provide true continuity of care!
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As a patient, you have access to Dr. O’Keefe. You see your Physician; not a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. We offer same day and next day appointments for your urgent medical needs, as well.
Dr. O’Keefe also offers HIPPA compliant teleheath and video appointments for your convenience.
Additionally, you can send non-urgent e-mail messages through our portal system directly to Dr. O’Keefe and our staff.
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We understand how it feels to be scared and worried in the middle of the night. For urgent circumstances, our patients are able to text Dr. O’Keefe through our clinic messaging system for guidance and medical advice that is HIPPA protected. Some things just can’t wait until the next day.
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We strive to help our patients live their fullest lives by putting them in the driver’s seat when it comes to their health. Dr. O’Keefe acts as the navigator to guide patients along the way, developing a care plan that suites their goals while addressing their preventative and chronic medical care as well. Although we can provide you with the suggested route, YOUR VOICE MATTERS. We partner WITH you; together we can plan the route and keep you on course.
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As a physician and practice, Dr. O’Keefe considers the whole person, rather than a list of medical problems. This holistic approach considers a patient’s mind, body and environment, optimizing their care plan and ensuring the patient feels their concerns are heard and addressed.
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The sterile, clinical atmosphere of most medical clinics can feel cold and impersonal. We set out to create a warm and welcoming environment for patients of all ages. Leaning on her Danish roots, Dr. O’Keefe longed to bring Hygge to the office. “Hygge” instills a quality of coziness and comfortable friendliness that engenders a feeling of contentment and wellbeing. We hope our patients will feel as welcome and relaxed as possible during their appointments.
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Unfortunately, there are times that patients require a physical exam or procedure, but cannot come to the office. In these cases, Dr. O’Keefe will schedule a home visit (within 20 miles of the clinic) for an additional fee.