Question 1

What is The Direct Care List?

Accepted Answer

The Direct Care List is a crowd-ranked public directory of direct primary care (DPC), direct specialty care (DSC), and cash-pay clinics — searchable by specialty, city, and membership or cash pricing.

Question 2

What is direct care?

Accepted Answer

Direct care means the patient pays the practice for access and care, with clear prices. The clinician’s incentive is the panel relationship. Visits are often longer; access is often same-day or next-day when panels stay small on purpose.

Question 3

How is direct primary care (DPC) different from concierge medicine?

Accepted Answer

DPC is usually a membership paid directly to the practice with transparent fees for the core relationship. Concierge medicine can overlap in access and panel size, but models vary — always confirm what is included and how you pay.

Question 4

How do I find a direct care practice near me?

Accepted Answer

Open https://thedirectcarelist.com and search by specialty and place (for example, “spine surgeon near Atlanta, GA”). Confirm current prices with the practice.