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Direct Primary Care FAQs
Irvine & Orange County
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Solace Primary Care offers telemedicine appointments for patients anywhere in California.
Yes. Solace Primary Care provides primary care for individuals of all ages, including children, adults, and families.
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. This approach can help patients better understand their condition and feel more supported in managing their health.
Solace Primary Care provides this type of personalized primary care for patients in Irvine and Orange County, as well as through telemedicine for patients throughout California.
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.
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.
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, review labs thoughtfully, and develop a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle and long-term health goals.
Care may include evaluating metabolic health, lifestyle factors, and hormonal patterns while providing guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, and evidence-based medical treatment when appropriate.
Solace Primary Care supports women with hormonal health concerns, including PCOS, in Irvine, and throughout California via telemedicine.
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.
As a Solace Primary Care member, you get access to wholesale lab pricing - typically 80-90% less than what you would pay at a traditional lab or through insurance biling. The labs are sent to Quest. For imaging such as ultrasounds, X-ray, or MRI, we work with local imaging centers to negotiate discounted cash pay rates for our members - typically 50-70% below standard pricing. You'll always know the cost before we move forward.
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