Migraine treatment in primary care starts with something simple… paying attention. Not just to symptoms, but to patterns. Migraines are not random events, even though they can feel that way. There is usually a rhythm behind them. That rhythm may not be obvious at first, but over time it starts to show up in small,...
There’s a certain mindset that shows up in medicine, especially in everyday life… if something looks small, it probably is. A little swelling, a sore spot, a bump under the skin… easy to ignore. Give it a few days, maybe it goes away on its own. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn’t. An abscess is...
Questions about the difference between Direct Primary Care and concierge medicine come up often. The confusion is understandable. Both models offer smaller patient panels, improved access to physicians, and membership-style payment structures. On the surface, the two can look nearly identical. That similarity has led to the terms being used interchangeably in some cases. Some...
Healthcare has always depended on communication. Conversations between patients and providers form the foundation of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term wellness. For many years, those conversations mostly happened inside exam rooms or through phone calls routed through busy office desks. Today, digital communication has added new ways for patients and providers to stay connected between visits....
Minor skin conditions represent one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care in primary care settings. Issues such as rashes, dermatitis, fungal infections, insect bites, mild allergic reactions, and localized skin irritation are frequently evaluated and treated by primary care providers during routine appointments. Primary care physicians often serve as the first point...
Chemical peels have a reputation that swings between “miracle treatment” and “sounds a little scary.” The reality sits comfortably in the middle. A chemical peel is simply a controlled way to tell skin cells it’s time to move along so new ones can take their place. Skin already does this naturally. Chemical peels just help...
Healthcare costs are often discussed as if they rise randomly, but utilization patterns usually tell a very clear story. Where employees go for care, how often they go, and when they seek care all directly affect long-term costs. After years of working with employer groups, one trend has become increasingly consistent: when access to primary...
By Chad Carrone, Founder & CEO of DPC Plus Minor injuries rarely feel urgent in the moment. A twist of the ankle, a cut that looks manageable, a burn that seems mild, or a sore wrist from overuse often gets pushed aside with the idea that it will improve on its own. After working with...
Running DPC Plus has given me a front-row seat to the frustrations patients face in traditional healthcare. I’ve watched people bounce between long wait times, unexpected bills, quick appointments, and mountains of insurance paperwork that seem designed to confuse instead of help. Somewhere along the way, the healthcare system drifted away from what it was...
Ingrown toenails sound like a small problem. A little swelling, a little soreness, maybe some irritation when a shoe presses against the toe. For many people, it feels like something that will fix itself with time. But after years of treating patients across the New Orleans area, I’ve seen how quickly this simple issue can...