Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego
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Dr. Dorrego is described as very kind and full of information, ensuring patients understand instructions and providing a great experience. Patients appreciate his accent and find him easy to talk to.
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About Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego
Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego was founded by Dr. Fernando Dorrego as the first DPC practice in Nashville. The practice was created to restore the essential relationship between doctor and patient, focusing on an integrative approach to medicine, caring for the whole person. Patients received direct access to Dr. Dorrego through phone, text, and email, with same-day or next-day appointments typically available. The practice welcomed Spanish-speaking patients and offered wholesale pricing for lab work. This Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is a membership-based approach that enables patients to establish an ongoing relationship with their doctor. By cutting out insurance companies and billing companies, the practice aimed to provide transparent and affordable healthcare. The monthly membership covered most primary care services, with some labs, medications, and materials used for procedures incurring a small fee at wholesale price. Dr. Dorrego approached medicine in an old-fashioned way, emphasizing the relationship between patient and doctor. The subscription-based model allowed patients to deal directly with their doctor for a simple, manageable experience, reducing the overhead and negative incentives associated with fee-for-service third-party-payer billing. This model provided an enhanced patient experience by creating a strong doctor-patient relationship. **Please note that Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego is now permanently closed, and current patients have been notified**.