Direct Primary Care
Telehealth-first direct primary care in Gainesville — serving patients across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, and New Hampshire.
Our DPC model means we never bill insurance, allowing us to welcome and treat any patient—regardless of their coverage or lack thereof. All primary care visits and services are included at no extra cost, covered entirely by your straightforward monthly subscription. Membership also includes integrative medicine in Gainesville — whole-person, root-cause care woven into every visit, by house call locally or by telehealth across all seven states we serve.
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Take these simple steps to join our practice today and start receiving next-level primary care services for your optimal wellbeing.
Why Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
Why does DPC benefit individuals?
Zero Wait Times and 24/7 Access
Reduced panel sizes allow same-day appointments. “Frictionless” access via secure messaging or video eliminates the average 20-day wait for new patients, ensuring acute needs are met immediately without the lobby wait.
Extended 30-to-60 Minute Visits
Appointments last 30 to 60 minutes rather than the industry standard of 15. This allows time to uncover root causes and build a genuine relationship without the patient feeling rushed.
No Copays or Surprise Bills
A fixed monthly membership covers almost all primary care needs. There are no copays, deductibles, or surprise “balance bills” arriving weeks later, transforming healthcare into a predictable budget item.
Focus on Prevention and Lifestyle
Doctors focus on diet, sleep, and stress to prevent illness, not just treat symptoms. This “lifestyle medicine” approach addresses root causes, helping reverse pre-diabetes and improve mental health.
Better Control of Chronic Diseases
Continuous monitoring leads to superior management of diabetes and hypertension. Diabetic patients are 39% more likely to control blood sugar levels thanks to consistent coaching and easy access to their physician.
VIP-Level Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction scores rival luxury brands with Net Promoter Scores over +80. Patients feel known and trusted, replacing the anxiety of “the system” with a personalized, caring medical home.
Why Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
Why does DPC benefit employers?
Immediate Total Cost Reduction
Switching to DPC can reduce total cost of care by over 20%. Reduced claims for urgent care, imaging, and specialists offset the membership fee, often saving over $500 per member per year.
Fewer Catastrophic Shock Claims
Better chronic disease management prevents “shock claims” like heart attacks. Proactive care stops small health fires from becoming expensive infernos that trigger stop-loss insurance deductibles.
Powerful Recruitment and Retention
Virtual consults and no-wait appointments mean employees don’t lose half a day for a doctor’s visit. Immediate care reduces “presenteeism,” getting sick employees back to full productivity faster.
Long-Term Cost Control
Managing health rather than sickness flattens the long-term cost curve. Over 3-5 years, a workforce with controlled chronic conditions is significantly cheaper to insure, breaking the cycle of annual premium hikes.
Wellness Programs That Work
The DPC physician acts as the clinical “quarterback” making wellness actionable. Unlike generic apps, medically supervised plans actually reverse risk factors like obesity and pre-diabetes, generating hard ROI.
Perfect Pair for High Deductibles
DPC handles 90% of needs with $0 out-of-pocket, allowing employers to confidently switch to lower-cost High Deductible Health Plans. Employees get better day-to-day care while staying protected from disasters.
Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being.
J Stanford
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Dr. Bray’s team puts your health first
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Highly skilled and experienced physician in providing the best primary care for our patients.
Patient-Centered Approach
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
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We offer flexible scheduling, including same-day appointments, and are easily accessible through our patient portal and phone line.
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Meet Dr. Bray
Christopher L Bray MD, PhD, CPE, FACP has been practicing Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida since 2007. Graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Board Certified by ABIM. Trained in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine. Director IM Residency Program 2017-24. Licensed in FL, GA, TX, AZ, NC, TN, NH.
Dr. Bray
PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
Over 19 years of experience
Providing top-quality primary care services to our community.
Years of experience
19
Patients served
11K
Physicians Trained
160
Community involvement
100%
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