Dr. Patty Swiney, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Patty Swiney, FAAFP, is the founder and sole physician of DirectCare Family Health, a Direct Primary Care practice in Paris, Kentucky. She emphasizes a 24/7, relationship‑focused model where patients have direct access to her by phone, text, or email, and she strives to keep care affordable with no copays. Dr. Swiney believes that strong, long‑lasting doctor‑patient relationships improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.
She earned her MD from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1987, completed a family medicine residency at the University of Kentucky, and spent many years practicing emergency medicine at Bourbon Community Hospital and the Bourbon County Health Department. Her extensive clinical experience, combined with her leadership roles in the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, informs her patient‑centered DPC philosophy.
Education
Medical School: Boonshoft School of Medicine (formerly Wright State University SOM) (1987)
Residency: Chandler Medical Center University of Kentucky
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine
Designations: FAAFP
Years in Practice: 35+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1710900444 Active
Primary License: Kentucky (KY) - 25963
Professional Memberships
- KAFP - Member
- AAFP - Member
Community Involvement
Co‑chair of the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians Advocacy Committee, past president of KAFP, and provides veteran disability examinations on her days off. Active in local health initiatives and community education through DirectCare Family Health.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 5/16/2017