Surprisingly Personal Healthcare
“I went to medical school to make people’s 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 Convenient Healthcare
We are fixing healthcare
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 predictable 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 Doctor-Patient Relationship Is Priceless In Medicine
– Art Wagner, Houston TX
Surprisingly Personal Healthcare
Meet your team of medical professionals
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
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
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 board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). 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
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.
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
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 ready for a new challenge and seeks new ways to attain her goals.
Tehemeena Dhukka, FNP-C
Tehemeena is a board certified 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.
– Sehban Siddiqui, Beaumont, TX
THE COORDINATOR
Alert + Passion
Constructive | Organized | Practical
Safeguard | Tuned-In
- 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.
Rachel Cano, FNP-C
Rachel is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is keen on making a positive impact on her patient’s health and helping them lead healthier lives. She is a native of Houston, TX, a mother of 2, and speaks fluent Spanish.
Before entering the medical field, she worked in finance with US Space and Naval Warfare while living in Yokosuka, Japan during her husband’s military duty station. But she knew from an early age that her passion was healthcare. After returning home, she completed her undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University and graduated at the top of her class and gained experience with high-risk OB/GYN patients. She then completed her graduate studies at Chamberlain University where she concentrated on Family Practice.
Rachel finds all aspects of medicine fascinating and loves the variety that family medicine provides. She currently serves as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. And when she is not providing care, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and photography.
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 ORCHESTRATOR
Passion + Alert
Attentive | Dedicated | Efficient | Open-Eyed | Vigorous
- Rachel commands attention and inspires others to reach their goals.
- Her attitude alternates between bright optimism and pragmatic execution.
- Rachel has a keen understanding of people and inspires them to reach optimal results.
- Rachel will provide constructive criticism. She will make sure everyone’s workload is manageable. And she will often close a meeting with a few upbeat words.
- She also can create strong emotional bonds.
Cassandra Wertz, MD
Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine
Dr. Wertz’s patients know her to be empathetic, happy, and dependable. While she enjoys the variation that primary care allows, she is passionate about treating anxiety, depression, weight management, and preventative care.
Since her earliest memories in kindergarten, Dr. Wertz has always known her calling to be a physician. She went on to become a graduate of UT Austin, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine and trained at Baylor College of Medicine.
Outside the clinic, you can find her alongside her high school sweetheart husband and spunky daughter, Sophia, probably walking their two dogs. They keep busy riding bikes, playing games, attending plays, musicals, and Astros games. After all that, Dr. Wertz makes time for watercolor painting (although allegedly not very good at it), cheering on the San Antonio Spurs, and preparing her favorite snack—a bagel loaded with lots (and lots!) of cream cheese.
Now accepting new patients, Dr. Wertz loves the process of getting to know people on a deeper level and helping them navigate the problems that arise through life.
Dr. Wertz is an outstanding doctor, she takes the time to really listen to what is going on and offers many different approaches! This is the first time I actually feel comfortable talking with a doctor and it is a breathe of fresh air to find a physician who is not only funny but truly cares about her patients.
– Amber James
THE AUTHENTIC
Trust + Passion
Approachable | Dependable | Trustworthy
Agreeable | Benevolent
- She is a peaceful team player, and easy to talk to.
- Cassandra gives everyone a listening ear, and keeps an open-door policy.
- Her pleasant personality builds strong emotional connections.
- Cassandra earns the loyalty of people by being dependable, genuine, and generous.
- She usually speaks in a direct manner, but she rarely raises her voice.
- Cassandra’s management style is supportive and engaging.
Chi Stasio, DO
Dr. Stasio is a board-certified family medicine physician who graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She loves taking the time to connect and care for her patients and enjoys the freedom of providing quality care on her own terms.
On her time off, she’ll be hard to find, but you can look somewhere between airports where she’s bound to be photographing the world. But being family-oriented, she always finds her way back home to Houston to snuggle up with her husband and beloved corgi, Ollie, in their home theater. Ask her what’s next on the to-do list, she’s always got one, and coffee with oat milk is definitely at the top of it.
Absolutely best experience I have ever had with doctors and the clinical staff. Caring, kind and knowledgeable. The professionalism and quality is just over the top amazing. If you’re thinking about going here, do yourself a favor and do so!
– Carly Kvapil
THE MEDIATOR
Alert + Trust
Steadfast | Composed | Structured
Effectual | Vigilant
- Chi provides practical productivity.
- Even in pressure-filled situations, she keeps her cool, setting the tone for everyone else on the team.
- Before embarking on any pursuit (however big or small), Chi carefully thinks things through. This thoughtfulness guides her to correct errors (or better yet, avoid them entirely).
- She is diligent, faithful, and dependable.
- Mistakes live in fear of their fine-toothed comb! Chi sees all the moving parts that form the bigger picture and she keeps them highly organized.
Zhaleh Amini-Vaughan
Dr. Vaughan is a board-certified family medicine physician accepting patients out of our Woodlands location. She graduated from Texas AM Health Science Center College of Medicine, and joined us after practicing at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
FPC The Woodlands office is expertly run from head to toe but its much more than that.
– James Canion
THE ORCHESTRATOR
Passion + Alert
Attentive | Dedicated | Efficient | Open-Eyed | Vigorous
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Zhaleh’s attitude alternates between bright optimism and pragmatic execution.
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Her positive approach inspires others. Her pragmatism keeps projects on track.
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She provides constructive criticism. She makes sure everyone’s workload is manageable. And she often closes a meeting with a few upbeat words.
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She creates strong emotional bonds.
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 Convenient Healthcare
Our promise to you
Accessible
Your physician is there when you need them most. Whether it’s a child with an earache, a scare over chest pains, or an emergency prescription refill before you leave for vacation, we understand that emergencies happen. So you can count on our support through it all.
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
30-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 30 days you feel that we did not live up to our promises and you choose to cancel your membership, we’ll happily 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.
Our Mission
First Primary Care's mission is to revolutionize healthcare by focusing on your long-term health and removing all barriers that keep you and your doctor from having a one-on-one relationship.
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Phone: (346) 340-9848 (Membership Sales)
Hours of Operation
Off-hours or off-site coverage is available via phone or electronic devices.
In-Office Appointment Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM
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Treatments included with membership...