Dr. JULIE GUNTHER, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Julie Gunther is a dual‑Board Certified Family Physician who founded sparkMD in 2014 and currently serves as President of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) Alliance. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and completed her residency at Ball Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Gunther is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and has been featured in Forbes, NPR, Bloomberg News, Medical Economics, and other national outlets. Her DPC philosophy emphasizes long‑term patient relationships, transparent pricing, and comprehensive, same‑day care that includes urgent visits, preventive services, and an in‑house pharmacy.
At sparkMD, Dr. Gunther built a team of nurses, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, and an aesthetician to deliver urgent care, wellness, and aesthetic services under a flat monthly fee. She champions the idea that physicians should have the time and space to provide high‑quality, compassionate care without the constraints of traditional insurance‑driven models.
Education
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: Family Medicine - Ball Memorial Hospital (Idaho)
- Residency Family Medicine - Ball Memorial Hospital (Idaho)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: Fellow|American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Licensing
NPI Number: 1811193550 Active
Primary License: Idaho (ID) - M10803
Professional Memberships
- AAFP - Fellow
Community Involvement
President of the DPC Alliance; frequent speaker at DPC Summit, Doctors 4 Patient Care Foundation, FMX, and other conferences; featured in national media outlets such as Forbes, NPR, and Bloomberg.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2014