First Primary Care Blog

Low energy? Often feel worn out? You could be suffering from dangerous sleep apnea and not even know it.

by Dr. Goyal, MD | Oct 23, 2020 | Direct Primary Care For Businesses, Pillars of Health | 0

If you’re someone who struggles with getting good quality sleep often, you could be dealing with a more severe, undiagnosed issue like sleep apnea.

6 Secret Benefits To Having A Primary Care Doctor

by First Primary Care | Mar 1, 2020 | Direct Primary Care For Patients, The Health Insurance Problem | 0

For early Americans, a primary care physician was the first thing you looked for in town. Not the nearest Trader Joe’s; not the local gym. Having a primary care physician—with their little black bag and all—was considered one of the most important aspects of daily life.

In the age of Google, it’s easy to lose sight of the huge value primary care doctors bring into our life.

Here are 6 reasons why having a primary care physician is the best thing you can do for your health, and how you can find one that’s convenient, affordable, and skilled near you.

How Can Direct Primary Care Fix Healthcare?

by First Primary Care | Oct 15, 2019 | Direct Primary Care For Patients | 0

Hello, fellow victim-of-the-current-healthcare system. Before we get into what the heck this “direct primary care” is, we have to get one thing straight about American healthcare—we don’t have it. Instead, America has sickcare, a system that only reacts and never prevents (we’ll explain more about that later). But I’m pretty sure I don’t have to convince you that the system we have sucks, because if you know anything—you know that. But why does it suck?

What is direct primary care and is it worth it?

by Cicely Rubottom | Jun 28, 2021 | Pillars of Health | 0

What is direct primary care and is it worth it? “Direct Primary Care aligns the incentives of the doctor and patient really well, which is something that has not happened in healthcare for decades.” – Geetinder...

Treating Asthma Effectively In Direct Primary Care | Houston, Sugarland, Woodlands

by Dr. Goyal, MD | Jan 19, 2021 | Treatments | 0

We offer the spirometry test at no additional cost to our members. At most clinics, this test will cost you anywhere from $300-800. But at First Primary Care, our members get the test for $0 (yep, you read that right).

Acid Reflux Affordable Treatment | Houston, Sugar Land, Woodlands

by Dr. Thi Vo, DO | Jan 5, 2021 | Treatments | 0

Typically acid reflux can come and go and only lasts for about an hour. But if you’re having acid reflux that is more intense, let’s say it lasts longer or occurs on a more regular basis, that condition is called GERD (gastro gastroesophageal reflux disease). Your primary care doctor will be able to help you decipher your symptoms.