Direct primary care puts the relationship back at the center of medicine. At Archangel Michael Health, you become a member of a small practice led by Dr. Christopher L. Bray, MD — a board-certified internist — and in return you get unhurried visits, direct access to your physician, and transparent pricing. There is no insurance middleman deciding how long your appointment lasts, and there is no crowded lobby. Care comes to you: by secure telehealth, and by in-home house calls across Gainesville and Alachua County.
If you have been searching for a Gainesville primary care doctor who actually has time for you, this is what direct primary care is built to fix.
What is direct primary care?
Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership model. Instead of billing your visits through insurance, the practice charges a flat, predictable membership fee that covers your primary care. Because the practice isn’t paid per-visit by an insurer, it can keep its patient panel small — which means longer appointments, same- or next-day access, and a physician who knows your history rather than your chart number.
DPC is not insurance, and it does not replace it. Most members keep a high-deductible or catastrophic plan for hospitalization, specialists, and emergencies, and use their membership for the everyday primary care that makes up the majority of their healthcare needs. For many people, the combination costs less and delivers far more attention than traditional insurance-based primary care alone.
How it works at Archangel Michael Health
Archangel Michael Health is a service-area practice — we come to you rather than asking you to come to us. That shapes everything about how care is delivered.
In-home house calls. For members in Gainesville and the surrounding Alachua County area, Dr. Bray provides house-call visits in the comfort of your own home. It’s medicine the way it used to be — the doctor comes to your door.
Telehealth that actually works. Routine questions, follow-ups, medication management, and many acute concerns are handled over secure video and messaging. Members can reach the practice directly rather than navigating a phone tree.
Direct access to your physician. Membership means a direct line to Dr. Bray, not a rotating cast of providers. You see the same doctor every time, and that continuity is where good primary care comes from.
Transparent, membership-based pricing. You know what you pay, and there are no surprise bills for your covered primary care. See the membership value breakdown and the savings calculator to understand how it compares to what you may be paying now.
What your membership includes
- Comprehensive primary care and annual wellness visits
- Chronic disease management (blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid, and more)
- Same-day and next-day access for acute concerns
- Care coordination, labs, and prescription management
- Integrative and lifestyle medicine woven into your care plan
- Men’s and women’s health
About your physician
Care at Archangel Michael Health is led by Dr. Christopher L. Bray, MD, FACP — board-certified in Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and in Integrative Medicine (American Board of Integrative Medicine), and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. That dual training means you get rigorous, evidence-based internal medicine combined with a whole-person, root-cause approach — from one physician who knows you.
Where we serve
House calls: Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida.
Telehealth: across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, and New Hampshire.
If you live in or near Gainesville and want a primary care physician who makes house calls, or you’re anywhere in one of our telehealth states and want direct-access membership medicine, you’re in the right place. You may also want to read about our integrative medicine in Gainesville.
Frequently asked questions
Is direct primary care the same as concierge medicine?
They’re cousins. Both charge a membership fee for enhanced access, but DPC keeps it simple and affordable — a single, transparent fee for primary care, without also billing your insurance for visits.
Do I still need health insurance?
Yes — we recommend keeping coverage for hospitalization, specialists, imaging, and emergencies. Your membership covers the everyday primary care that most of your healthcare actually is.
Do you really do house calls in Gainesville?
Yes. In-home visits across Gainesville and Alachua County are a core part of how we practice.
Can I be seen without coming to an office?
That’s the whole idea. There is no office to visit — you’re seen by telehealth or in your own home.
How do I join?
Start with the patient application, and Dr. Bray will take it from there.
Ready to start?
Become a member of a practice that has time for you. Call (352) 441-9110 or apply to join today.