Why we’re passionate about the Direct   Primary Care model

Why we’re passionate about the Direct Primary Care model

93%

of DPC patients believe they’ve saved money  compared to traditional healthcare

54%

reduction  of Emergency Room visits  due to DPC access

Our physicians have worked in the traditional medical model for almost 10 years before transitioning to Direct Primary Care.  Seeing 22-37 patients on their schedule every day, being double booked multiple times a day, and having a panel of over 2,600 patients was not conducive to providing quality healthcare. When they started to think about how primary care could look like in the DPC setting, it allowed for the physician to be placed in an environment that sets them up to be successful in helping their patient at the highest level.  Now that their practice is not restricted to what health insurance will cover, or dictate how many patients they see every day, this DPC setting allows them to restore the doctor-patient partnership and focus on what truly matters: the patient’s health.

93%

of DPC patients believe they’ve saved money  compared to traditional healthcare

54%

reduction  of Emergency Room visits  due to DPC access

The faces behind UEM

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Marisse Herrera, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
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Kevin Oei, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
Emily Gerloff
Medical Assistant

Primary Care like it’s never been done before

Comprehensive, holistic, integrative, and accessible care for you and your family.

About Integrative Direct Primary Care (iDPC)

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Holistic Care  - Our philosophy of care combines traditional medical practices with natural therapies to treat our patients holistically. This method emphasizes the integration of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of health to  care for you as a whole, as we believe that your well-being consists of more than just your physical body.
Integrative Medicine  -  With our integrative approach,  we can recommend evidence-based treatments that are not typically a part of conventional  medicine. This results in more comprehensive care and a more personalized approach as our choice of treatment is based on the best available evidence as well as the individual’s needs and preferences. This can encompass lifestyle modifications, psychological therapy, physical therapy, supplements, and traditional medical interventions.
Comprehensive Evaluations  -  Because of our integrative practice, we offer our patients more comprehensive screening and testing than is traditionally found in other primary care settings. This includes additional labs to screen for vitamin deficiencies, hormone health checks, gut health evaluations, and additional biomarkers for longevity. We also provide our patients with galleri testing which is a blood test that screens for 50 different kinds of cancer.

About Integrative Virtual Care (iVirtual Care)

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Integrative care from where you live  -    iVirtual Care was designed to provide first-rate healthcare for families who live in the remote or rural areas of California that don’t have access to quick and comprehensive care. Families can incorporate all the best practices of holistic and integrative medicine without the need to travel far. With iVirtual Care, you and your family can benefit from prompt doctor appointments, consultations, tailored treatment plans, and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.

With this in mind, patients can also travel while maintaining a  vital link to their physician back at home, which ensures that they can manage chronic conditions, discuss symptoms, receive medical advice, and get prescriptions filled regardless of their location.