Dr. Michel Accad
Family Medicine · SF, CA
Pricing on request
Direct Primary Care Doctors in San Francisco, CA
1 direct primary care practice in SF, California accept patients on a flat monthly fee. No insurance required.
1
Practice in SF
$50–150
Typical monthly fee
30–60m
Average visit length
$0
Co-pays required
San Francisco, California is home to 2 Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices offering a refreshing alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare. Both practices in SF operate as pure DPC models, meaning patients pay a straightforward monthly membership fee with no insurance billing, no surprise copays, and no middlemen standing between them and their doctor. For San Franciscans navigating one of the country's most complex and costly healthcare landscapes, DPC offers a compelling path to more personal, accessible, and affordable primary care.
The DPC practices currently listed in San Francisco specialize in Family Medicine, making them well-suited for individuals and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. With pure DPC practices — and no hybrid models in the mix — SF residents can expect a consistent, membership-first experience focused entirely on direct patient-physician relationships. Providers in this model typically offer same-day or next-day appointments, extended visit times, and direct communication via phone or messaging, all included in the monthly membership. For busy San Francisco professionals and families alike, this kind of access can be a significant upgrade from the fragmented care often found in larger health systems.
If you're exploring DPC options beyond San Francisco, nearby cities also have active DPC communities worth considering — Los Angeles and South Pasadena each have 5 practices, San Diego has 4, and Irvine and Newport Beach each offer 3. But if staying local to SF is your priority, browse the listings below to compare the available practices, learn about their membership pricing, and find the right DPC doctor for your needs in San Francisco, CA.
Available practices
Rethinking the clinic.
Direct Primary Care removes insurance companies from your everyday healthcare. Instead of co-pays, surprise bills, and rushed seven-minute appointments, you pay a flat monthly fee directly to your doctor.
The structural change matters more than the price. DPC practices carry a fraction of the standard patient load, so doctors have time to actually know your medical history.
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Unrushed visits
Standard appointments run 30 to 60 minutes, not 7 to 15.
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Direct access
Text, email, or call your doctor without going through front-desk triage.
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Wholesale labs and meds
Common generics and lab work billed at cost — often a fraction of insurance prices.
The structural difference
| Feature | Direct primary care | Traditional insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $50–$150 | $400–$1,000+ |
| Visit length | 30–60 minutes | 7–15 minutes |
| Same-day visits | Often available | Rare |
| Doctor access | Phone, text, email | Office hours only |
| Co-pays | None | $20–$50 per visit |
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