Question 1

What is Direct Primary Care and how is it different from insurance?

Accepted Answer

Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay a monthly fee for direct access to their physician. At Solace Primary Care in Irvine, this means longer visits, direct communication with your doctor, and personalized care without insurance restrictions.

Question 2

Do you offer home visits in Orange County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solace Primary Care offers home visits for patients in Irvine and surrounding Orange County communities. Home visits allow patients to receive care in the comfort of their own environment, which can be especially helpful for busy professionals, postpartum mothers, and families with young children.

Question 3

Do you treat PCOS and hormonal concerns?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Khan has a special interest in women's health and supports patients with PCOS, menstrual concerns, metabolic health, perimenopause symptoms, menopause, and hormone-related symptoms. Care focuses on understanding the full picture of your health and creating a personalized plan that fits your life.

Question 4

Can I see you if I live outside Orange County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solace Primary Care offers telemedicine appointments for patients anywhere in California.

Question 5

Do you see children and families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solace Primary Care provides primary care for individuals of all ages, including children, adults, and families.

Question 6

Can Direct Primary Care help manage chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Direct Primary Care can be especially helpful for patients managing chronic health conditions because it allows for more time, closer follow-up, and a stronger relationship with your physician. At Solace Primary Care, we focus on understanding the full picture of your health rather than just addressing symptoms during brief appointments. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, thyroid disorders, and metabolic concerns often benefit from ongoing monitoring, thoughtful lab review, lifestyle guidance, and personalized treatment plans. Because Direct Primary Care is not limited by insurance visit restrictions, patients have the ability to communicate directly with their physician, schedule longer visits, and receive more individualized guidance over time.

Question 7

Is Direct Primary Care a good option for busy professionals?

Accepted Answer

Many busy professionals choose Direct Primary Care because it makes healthcare simpler and easier to access. Instead of waiting weeks for appointments or rushing through short visits, members of Solace Primary Care have direct communication with their physician and the ability to schedule longer, more personalized visits.

Question 8

Do you accept insurance or is Solace Primary Care cash-pay?

Accepted Answer

Solace Primary Care is a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice and does not bill insurance. Instead, patients pay a simple monthly membership that allows direct access to their physician without insurance restrictions. Many patients still carry insurance for hospital care, specialists, or emergencies.

Question 9

Can Direct Primary Care help with PCOS or hormonal symptoms that haven't been fully addressed before?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many women seek Direct Primary Care when they feel their hormonal symptoms have not been fully understood or addressed in traditional healthcare settings. At Solace Primary Care, Dr. Khan will take time to look at the full picture of your health, including symptoms such as irregular cycles, fatigue, weight changes, acne, insulin resistance, and other concerns often associated with conditions like PCOS. Because visits are not limited by insurance restrictions, she is able to spend more time discussing your symptoms, reviewing labs thoughtfully, and developing a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle and long-term health goals.

Question 10

Are there additional costs beyond the monthly membership?

Accepted Answer

The membership covers your visits and ongoing care with your physician. Certain services, such as labs, imaging, medications, or outside referrals, may involve additional costs through third-party providers, which are discussed transparently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Solace a concierge medicine practice?

What is Direct Primary Care and how is it different from insurance?

Do you see children?

How much does membership cost?

Do you offer home visits in Orange County?

Can I see you if I live outside Orange County?

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