Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
“I went to medical school to make peoples lives better. Not so I could work for an insurance company.”
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.
Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
We are fixing healthcare
Same day appointments and zero wait times
One doctor for all your care
Knowing what your care costs
The Doctor-Patient Relationship Is Priceless In Medicine
– Art Wagner, Houston TX
Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
Meet your team of medical professionals
Dr. Geetinder Goyal, MD
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.
– Lia Bachrach, Houston TX
THE SECRET WEAPON
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
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.
-Jay Abiona, Houston TX
THE TALENT
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
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.
– Mark Ferraz, Houston TX
THE AVANT-GARDE
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.
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).
– Todd Ray, The Woodlands TX
THE MAVERICK LEADER
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
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.
– Sehban Siddiqui, Beaumont, TX
THE COORDINATOR
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.
E. Kate Snodgrass, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Snodgrass is a doctor who has experience in family medicine in a vast number of places—Georgia, Northern Virginia, Arkansas, Namibia, Africa, and now Texas. She served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) in Namibia, Africa for two years taking care of American Peace Corps volunteers who were exposed to rabies (bats), malaria, schistosomiasis, scorpions, venom-spitting snakes, and other foreign-to-the-U.S. diseases.
She loves to spend time with her family, read historical fiction and books about spirituality, practice Vinyasa Flow yoga, and listen to podcasts about the economy, the enneagram, and science. Basically, she loves to learn. She prides herself on her biggest accomplishment—creating and raising her two kiddos. And if you’re still not convinced she’s kickbutt, she’s also eaten scrambled ostrich eggs and had an elephant delicately take and eat several whole oranges from her hand.
The best experience ever and they care. I’m very grateful and very happy to be a part of a family that truly care about you and not about how much money they will make. 💓💓. Sending all my family and friends to this heartfelt organization. 🙏
– Saumil Manek, The Woodlands, TX
THE AUTHENTIC
Approachable | Dependable | Trustworthy
Agreeable | Benevolent
HOW THE WORLD SEES HER
- She is a peaceful team player, and easy to talk to.
- Kate gives everyone a listening ear, and keeps an open-door policy.
- Her pleasant personality builds strong emotional connections.
- Kate earns the loyalty of people by being dependable, genuine, and generous.
- She usually speaks in a direct manner, but she rarely raises her voice.
- Kate’s management style is supportive and engaging.
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.
Surprisingly Simple Healthcare
Our promise to you
Accessible
Respectful
Open-minded
- 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
Dependable
