From Burnout to DPC: A Doctor’s 10 Year Success Story

Discover how one doctor transformed from burnout to building a thriving Direct Primary Care practice over 10 remarkable years. Dr. Joel Fankhauser shares his journey from fee-for-service frustration to creating a successful DPC practice in Bentonville, Arkansas that now includes four physicians serving a community of 500,000 people. Listen as Dr. Fankhauser reveals how he and his founding partner launched their practice, grew their patient panels, and maintained high-quality care while expanding. Learn practical insights about working with employers, handling lab costs, and building the right team. He shares powerful patient success stories and explains how his practice delivers exceptional care while remaining financially sustainable. Whether you’re considering opening a DPC practice or looking to grow an existing one, this episode offers valuable lessons from a decade of experience. Dr. Fankhauser discusses everything from initial practice setup to hiring additional physicians, providing a blueprint for sustainable growth in the DPC model. Join us for an inspiring conversation about reimagining primary care delivery, building lasting patient relationships, and creating a practice model that works for both doctors and patients. Dr. Fankhauser’s story demonstrates how DPC can transform physician burnout into professional fulfillment while delivering outstanding patient care. Find out how you can apply these lessons to your own healthcare journey, whether as a physician looking to make a change or a patient seeking better primary care options. Dr. Fankhauser’s decade of experience offers practical wisdom for anyone interested in the future of primary care…

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