Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
“I went to medical school to make peoples lives better. Not so I could work for an insurance company.”
Dr. Goyal, First Primary Care Founder
A patient suffers and waits.
While insurance companies aruge with a doctor about whether her prescribed treatment is “medically necessary,” a patient suffers and waits.
When a doctor refers a patient to a specialist because his patient load doesn’t give him time to dig into the issue himself, a patient suffers and waits.
When a hospital system requires a doctor to triple-book appointment in order to meet quotas, a patient suffers and waits.
The traditional healthcare system is broken and it’s putting the health of millions at risk.
Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
We are fixing healthcare
We’ve made the experience with a doctor more enjoyable while costing less.
Same day appointments and zero wait times
Average total time spent in the waiting rooms is 40 minutes or longer, only to spend 7 minutes face-to-face with their doctor. With First Primary Care our members have no wait time and spend as much time as need with their doctor.
One doctor for all your care
95% of what you need a doctor for is routine and predictble and can be handled in office, or by text, phone, or video chat. We take a much broader scope of care which reduces the amount of specialist referrals. The other 5% your First Primary Care doctor will guide you through it.
Knowing what your care costs
The average co-pay in traditional healthcare is $25 to $50 per visit. With us it’s zero. The average co-insurance leaves you responsible for 20% of the final bill. With us it’s zero. With First Primary care you’ll always know what it costs in advance.
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The Doctor-Patient Relationship Is Priceless In Medicine
Dr. Geetu Goyal founded First Primary Care to take doctor-patient relationships back to the “good old days,” back when doctors knew their patients personally and had the freedom to give them the customized, long-term professional care they deserved.
Affordable, professional, thorough, sincere, and tailored to you! I elected to try it out…Cut insurance companies out of what happens between you and your doctor! Best move I’ve made related to health care in my life, for a fraction of the cost of what I was paying. If you’re considering the change from administrative paper pushers deciding what is good for you to a way back to developing a sincere personal relationship with your doctor – definitely I would recommend Dr. Goyal and his team at First Primary Care.
– Art Wagner, Houston TX
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Meet your team of medical professionals
Our doctors are board-certified physicians who trained at top U.S. medical schools. They spend time getting to know you so they can get you back to healthy.
Dr. Geetinder Goyal, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Geetinder Goyal is the Founder and CEO of First Primary Care. He studied medicine for over a decade, and then realized—our healthcare system really only takes care of the sick and no one is looking out for a patient’s overall health and well being. And that was kind of a bummer. So, he started First Primary Care to turn the system upside down and provide patients with genuine healthcare and not just “sick care”.
Dr. Goyal attended medical school at the Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India. Following that, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. Dr. Goyal then went on to Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT where his fellowship was in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
In addition to his work at First Primary Care, Dr. Goyal serves as the President of the Houston Chapter of the Free Market Medical Association.
When he is not caring for his patients, Dr. Goyal is an avid runner, loves watching sports, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Le Vo, and their two young daughters.
This is how medicine should look like! Dr. Goyal did a fabulous job running all the necessary tests, and giving me hope with professional advise and the least expensive prescription I have ever paid. This is a case where professionalism coexists with no copayments, no wait time, and daily follow ups utilizing very simple technology.
– Lia Bachrach, Houston TX
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THE SECRET WEAPON
Mystique + Innovation
Nimble | Unassuming | Independent |
Reticent | Autonomously Creative
HOW THE WORLD SEES HIM
- He has a creative mind and to produce agile solutions even when under high pressure.
- Unhindered by traditional ways of working, he comes up with his own ideas of how things can be done differently.
- He is creative in a non-flashy way, preferring to do his work quietly.
- He enjoys working independently. He doesn’t boast about his achievements. But can produce great inventions, creative ideas, and new product designs.
- He makes great contributions to the company’s performance, but does so in an unassuming manner.
- He’s the perfect combination of analytical and creative skills.
- He communicates without fuss. You provide rational arguments for his ideas.
Peter Del Buono, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practioner
Peter Del Buono has been a part of the First Primary Care team since day one. His path into medicine began with a passion for physical activity and an interest in human physiology. He began with an undergraduate degree in exercise physiology and worked as a Division I collegiate strength and conditioning coach while pursuing a masters degree in sports psychology. After seeing friends and loved ones struggle with maintaining their health, his interest shifted from elite athletes to helping everyday people live their healthiest lives.
Peter then began a fifteen-year transition from a peak performance specialist to a Family Nurse Practitioner. He obtained his BSC in Fitness and Human Performance from the University of Houston Clear Lake. He then went to the University of Texas Medical Branch for his Bachelor of Science, Nursing as well as his Masters of Science, Nursing.
As Peter puts it, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner was the best choice that he’s ever made; it’s rewarding and enjoyable to be a key part of people’s efforts to achieve and maintain better health.
In his free time, Peter enjoys trying new restaurants around the Houston area and traveling.
I researched all of my options with regards to health coverage & service. I decided to join First Primary Care as a patient & I know I made the right decision. I visited Dr. Geetu & Peter for a checkup & they were absolutely fantastic. Insurance companies have been ripping us off for years & it’s about time there’s a change. I’ll soon have my employees signed up as well.
-Jay Abiona, Houston TX
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THE TALENT
Passion + Prestige
Expressive | Stylish | Energetic |
Academic | Emotionally-Intelligent
HOW THE WORLD SEES HIM
- He is confident and articulate. Peter communicates his ideas in a highly engaging style.
- He is naturally playful, and enjoys meeting people.
- He is excellent at reading situations and understanding the dynamics of relationships. He has the ability to make everyone he talks to feel important.
- He has the ability to be successful at anything he touches.
- He is intensely focused on improving his skills.
- He dreams big and strives for excellence.
- His amiable personality means he’s well liked by co-workers and the patients he serves.
- Peter has a competitive spirit and working towards a goal invigorates him.
Dr. Erin Whitney, MD., MPH
Internal Medicine
Dr. Erin Whitney first joined the First Primary Care team in 2017. She is passionate about getting to know her patients on a personal level and looking after their whole health.
Dr. Whitney graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her degree in Biology. During this time, she participated in the Erasmus Natural Science Exchange Program to the University of the Basque Country in Spain. It was here that she became fluent in Spanish as well as English.
She then went on to get her Masters in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health-Houston. Additionally, Dr. Whitney participated in the Mumbai Tropical Disease Program with CFHI. For medical school, she attended the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. Following her time in medical school, Dr. Whitney completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in the Categorical Internal Medicine program.
When she’s not working with her patients, Dr. Whitney likes to spend time with her husband and two daughters, Yara and Kyra. Her hobbies include traveling and seeing different parts of the world, listening to live music, and watching UT sports.
These people know and love what they do. They treat me like family. I can always reach them. They are always responsive and take care of me, no matter if I’m at home or away on business. I trust them with my life and my health, you should too.
– Mark Ferraz, Houston TX
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THE AVANT-GARDE
Prestige +Innovation
Original | Enterprising | Dashing |
Forward-Thinking | Commendable
HOW THE WORLD SEES HER
- She is a forward-thinking enterprising leader.
- Her creativity makes her excellent in brainstorming sessions.
- Erin can generate a lot of ideas. But she also chooses the right ideas and implements them with attention to detail.
- She has the gift of looking ahead, for predicting how things are going to develop.
- She experiments with new ideas.
- Her mind works quickly to develop unconventional solutions.
- She tweaks the game by changing the rules.
- She brings fresh interpretations of the same old thing.
- Erin is a bold thinker that makes people take notice.
Thi Vo, D.O., M.B.A.
Doctor of Osteopathic
Dr. Thi Vo believes in caring for her patients and families as if they were her own. She strives to provide value through easier access and providing comprehensive care at each and every encounter.
Her training began at the University of Houston where she got her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor. For medical school, she went to the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and obtained her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine. While in medical school, Dr. Vo also obtained an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University in Kansas City.
When Dr. Thi Vo isn’t practicing medicine, she is enjoying unique cuisines, playing billiards, participating in outdoor activities such as fishing and camping, and spending time with her close-knit family and her two small dogs, Sasha (Pek-a-Poo mix) and Rex (Maltese mix).
Dr. Vo and her staff have been a blessing to our family. Dr. Vo is more personally available and responsive than any doctor that has ever cared for me or my family. She takes time to get to know her patients and develops a trust that promotes genuine, proactive care. Thank you Dr. Vo for being awesome!!
– Todd Ray, The Woodlands TX
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THE MAVERICK LEADER
Innovation + Power
Pioneering | Irreverent | Artful |
Entrepreneurial | Dramatic
HOW THE WORLD SEES HER
- She leads with a bold and unconventional vision.
- Thi is unafraid to take the lead and happy to propose a new direction for her patients.
- She is always full of new ideas, and almost a little restless.
- If something starts to feel familiar, she will probably start experimenting to see whether higher goals can be achieved.
- She is independent, confident, and perhaps a little eccentric.
- Thi is innovative, creative, and sharp-witted.
- She is a natural leader with an adventurous spirit.
- She is always read for a new challenge and seeks new ways to attain her goals.
Tehemeena Dhukka, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practioner
Tehemeena is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is passionate about high quality, holistic care. She is keen on building strong patient-provider relationships that allow her to understand the backgrounds, needs, interests and healthcare goals of her patients, which help her in customizing the care. As a provider she also aims to empower people with the knowledge and resources to proactively make better decisions regarding their health so they can have happy and healthy lives.
In addition to her work as a FNP, she serves as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Whenever she’s not busy providing care (and loving it), she enjoys traveling, skiing, exercising, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with various local organizations.
Caring, thoughtful, kind and knowledgable are only a few of the words that describe First Primary Care. Tehemeena, FNP, is without a doubt the best healthcare provider I have encountered in my life. I drove 2 hours for my initial visit and it was well worth it. I highly recommend giving First Primary Care a call.
– Sehban Siddiqui, Beaumont, TX
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THE COORDINATOR
Alert + Passion
Constructive | Organized | Practical
Safeguard | Tuned-In
HOW THE WORLD SEES HER
- Tehemeena brings a practical creativity to everything she does.
- She brings a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to every project.
- She is detail-oriented, works in an ordered manner, and focuses on meeting deadlines.
- Tehemeena captivates her patients with enthusiasm and drive.
- She is practical in her approach and considers each action and how it can effect the bottom line.
- She is loyal and highly focused on the well-being of her co-workers and her patients.
- Tehemeena is a careful observer and hyper-aware of the progress made towards members health goals.
At First Primary Care, we believe that the Direct Primary Care model is the answer to the healthcare crisis in America. Our locations in Houston are only the beginning. We are on a mission to revolutionize healthcare across the country.
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Our promise to you
At First Primary Care, our first priority is you. We promise to always be…
Accessible
Your physician is there when you need them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because we know that whether it’s a child with an earache, a scare over chest pains, or an emergency prescription refill before you leave for vacation, your healthcare needs don’t operate on a 9-5. So neither do we.
Respectful
You know your body etter than anyone, and while it is our mission to be second runner-up, we promise to always respect your opinion, your feedback, your preferences, and your wishes.
Open-minded
It’s our job to support you in all things related to your health and well-being, and there are as many different ways to do that, as there are people.
- You want to try nutritional therapy before starting medication? We’ll help you find a nutritionist.
- Want to incorporate acupuncture into your treatment plan? We’re with you 100% of the way.
- Unsure about the path forward and want a second opinion? We’ll help you connect with additional doctors and specialist.
Whoever you want on your healthcare team, we’re there to work with them to support your whole health, and create a treatment plan as unique as you are.
Adaptable
Whether that’s adjusting your treatment plan to fit your lifestyle, searching for alternatives to the convental treatments, or getting creative to ensure that your healthcare fits your budget, we promise to do everyting in our power to make sure you get the care you need. And if you want to “bring your doctor” with you when you join First Primary care, we have ways to work with outside physicians too.
Dependable
We’re there for you. Anytime of the day or night. whatever you need. When you’re with First Primary Care, you’re family, and we won’t let you down.
60-Day Risk-Free Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee
We know First Primary Care is the right choice for you! So much so, we’ve decided to take all the risk onto our backs. If at any time in the first 60 days you feel that we did not liveup to our promises and you choose to cancel your membership, we’ll hapily repay all the money you’ve paid towards your membership – no strings and no hassles! The only catch is that you tell us how we could have done a better job so we can improve.