
232: DPC vs. Concierge Medicine: A Deep Dive with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn
From Wealthy Mom MD Podcast by Bonnie Koo, MD
February 13, 2025 · 35 min
About this episode
Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn discusses her transition to direct primary care and the differences between DPC and concierge medicine.
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own direct primary care (DPC) practice? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn, a family medicine physician who owns New South Family Medicine, The MedSpa at New South, and Echelon Contrast Suites in Fort Mill, SC. With over 13 years of experience in family medicine and hospice, Jessica opened her own practice in 2019, becoming a successful solopreneur in the healthcare space. Jessica shares her journey from feeling burnt out in a traditional hospital-based practice to discovering the DPC model and deciding to take the leap into entrepreneurship. She breaks down the key differences between DPC and concierge medicine, and explains how the direct care model can benefit both physicians and patients. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://wealthymommd.com/232
People in this episode
Host: Bonnie Koo, MD
Guest: Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn
Topics covered
- direct primary care
- concierge medicine
- entrepreneurship
- healthcare
- physician burnout
Keywords
- direct primary care
- concierge medicine
- healthcare entrepreneurship
- physician burnout
- family medicine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New South Family Medicine, The MedSpa at New South, Echelon Contrast Suites
Places: Fort Mill, SC
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