
Episode #66
Direct Primary Care: The Alternative to Rushed Visits and Doctor Burnout with Dr. Aleea Gupta
When patients feel rushed and doctors feel burned out, the problem may be bigger than either person in the exam room. Direct primary care offers an alternative built around longer visits, direct access, transparent pricing, and smaller patient panels. But how does it work, what does it cost, and who is it right for? In this episode of The Resilience Factor podcast, Dr. Pamela Mehta talks with Aleea Gupta, MD, a board certified family physician and founder of Family First Direct Primary Care. Dr. Gupta explains what a DPC membership covers, how it differs from concierge medicine, and why patients may still need insurance for emergencies, specialists, and hospital care. She also shares how she launched and grew her practice, protected herself from burnout, and reclaimed the doctor patient relationship. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Do Primary Care Appointments Feel So Rushed? 01:15 What Is Causing Doctor Burnout in Primary Care? 02:44 What Is Direct Primary Care? 04:28 How Do Doctors Start a Direct Primary Care Practice? 05:51 How Much Does Direct Primary Care Cost? 09:40 15 Minute vs. 60 Minute Doctor Appointments 10:53 Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine 11:54 Do You Still Need Health Insurance With DPC? 14:13 Can Direct Primary Care Improve Patient Access? 17:11 Direct Primary Care Challenges and Physician Boundaries 19:48 How Can Patients Use Direct Primary Care? 21:07 How Much Do Lab Tests and MRIs Cost Without Insurance? 24:47 Can You Trust ChatGPT for Medical Advice? 28:04 Should New Doctors Open a DPC Practice? 30:28 How to Market and Grow a DPC Practice 33:01 How to Find a Direct Primary Care Doctor 35:01 Can Independent Practice Reduce Physician Burnout? GUEST RESOURCES: Family First Direct Primary Care: https://www.familyfirstdirectprimarycare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aleeagupta/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.aleeagupta THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer. Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices






