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The Truth About DPC Growth: Why You Might Get Zero Patients (and Why It's Still Worth It)

Internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Kashiti Long (Long Health and Wellness, Charlotte, NC) shares the unfiltered reality of leaving corporate medicine and launching a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in just six months.

She walks through the exact steps she took, what actually worked for marketing, and the painful surprises that almost derailed her launch.

This is a grounded, behind‑the‑scenes look at what it really takes to go from employed to independent in DPC, with practical takeaways you can apply before you resign.

What You Will Learn

Why She Left Sooner Than…

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