Birmingham Direct Primary Care provides unrushed, individualized primary care, fostering a lasting relationship between patients and their doctor. The experience is described as very convenient, friendly, personal, and comfortable. Appointments are longer, with same or next-day availability and little to no time spent in waiting rooms or on paperwork after the initial visit. Patients have direct access to their doctor via cell phone, text, email, or video-chat, including after hours for medical necessities, and the staff is always very responsive and easy to reach. The practice operates on a low monthly fee and does not take insurance for membership, though insurance can still be used for external services. It functions as a true one-stop shop, offering in-house medications and lab tests at wholesale prices, which are noted as very reasonable and come with completely transparent pricing for up to 95% savings. Prescriptions are filled promptly on-site or sent to a patient’s house. The doctor is noted as super professional, personable, extremely caring, skilled, and detailed, carefully listening to patients and ensuring all questions are answered and needs are met, including follow-ups on past issues. The small, familiar team provides excellent service and more individual attention compared to traditional medical offices. Patients are very happy with the service and strongly recommend it.
