Dr. ERICA YALAVARTHI, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Erica Yalavarthi is a board‑certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her MD from the University of Missouri‑Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Baptist‑Lutheran Medical Center in Kansas City. Dr. Yalavarthi is dedicated to providing personalized, relationship‑based care and believes that a direct primary care (DPC) model allows her to spend more time with each patient, focus on preventive health, and eliminate the barriers of insurance paperwork and copays. At Link Primary Care, she offers same‑day appointments, direct communication via phone or text, and transparent pricing for labs, medications, and procedures, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, affordable care.
In her practice, Dr. Yalavarthi emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates lifestyle counseling, chronic disease management, and wellness planning. She is committed to building long‑term partnerships with her patients, fostering continuity of care, and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health through education and shared decision‑making.
Education
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Family Medicine - Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center (Kansas City)
- Residency Family Medicine - Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center (Kansas City)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Years in Practice: 25+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1982665626 Active
Primary License: Missouri (MO) - 2004001499
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2020