Why I Chose Direct Primary Care With Dr. Kenneth Qiu

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“We don't have a healthcare system, we have a health insurance system. Everything is built inside and around health insurance. In order for us to actually have a healthcare system, it has to be built on a foundation of primary care. That needs to be completely separated out from insurance.”

Why I Chose Direct Primary Care with Dr. Kenneth Qiu - How I Doctor with Dr. Graham Walker

Why I Chose Direct Primary Care with Dr. Kenneth Qiu

Episode 16 • 20th February 2025 • How I Doctor with Dr. Graham Walker • Offcall

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Dr. Kenneth Qiu is a family medicine physician and the founder of EuDoc, a direct primary care practice in Virginia. Kenneth brings a fresh perspective, having taken the bold step of starting his own practice right out of residency.

On this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Kenneth about the state of primary care and why he believes a direct care model has advantages over insurance-based care. Kenneth also discusses launching and marketing his practice, the specific challenges of family medicine, and the importance of having humility as a physician. This short episode delivers a lot — from big ideas about systemic healthcare change to tactical tips for entrepreneurial doctors.

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In this episode, Graham and Kenneth discuss:

03:59 Exploring Direct Primary Care Experiences

09:07 Avoiding Lifestyle Creep

10:07 Balancing Treatment with Nature's Course

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