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Your Trusted Direct Primary Care Provider in Ashland, OR
Dr. Wendy Schilling Direct Primary Care was founded to address the shortcomings of traditional healthcare models. With over 20 years of experience in internal medicine, including critical care and clinical practice, Dr. Schilling transitioned from a traditional fee-for-service model to Direct Primary Care (DPC) to prioritize patient-centered care. Our practice focuses on personalized, preventive medicine, offering extended appointment times, comprehensive health counseling, and accessible communication through phone, text, and email. We specialize in chronic disease management, transgender care, hormone therapy, and in-house diagnostics, while maintaining an LGBTQ+ safe space.Our membership model eliminates insurance bureaucracy, providing transparent pricing and reduced-cost medications. By limiting patient load, we ensure thorough evaluations, early detection of health issues, and coordinated care with specialists when needed. Our commitment to holistic health includes lifestyle counseling, mental health support, and minor in-office procedures. We serve individuals seeking proactive healthcare partnerships, emphasizing trust, confidentiality, and long-term wellness. Our Ashland, Oregon-based practice combines modern medical techniques with compassionate, individualized attention to redefine healthcare quality.
Services
Primary Care
Preventive Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Transgender Healthcare
In-House Diagnostics
Highlights and features
- We offer extended appointment times for thorough patient consultations
- Our membership model includes annual physicals and in-house diagnostics at no extra cost
- We provide LGBTQ+ safe space and specialized transgender care services
- Our practice offers 24/7 provider access via phone and text for urgent concerns
- We coordinate comprehensive care with specialists and facilities when needed
Services
Direct Primary Care
Our Direct Primary Care model provides comprehensive medical services through a membership-based approach. Patients receive unlimited office visits, chronic disease management, and preventive care with no insurance billing. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans, extended appointment times, and direct provider access via phone or text. This model reduces healthcare costs through transparent monthly fees and in-house medication dispensing.
Chronic Disease Management
We specialize in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through individualized treatment plans. Services include regular monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Our approach combines evidence-based medicine with patient education to improve long-term outcomes. The DPC model allows more time for patient consultations and adjustments to treatment protocols as needed.
Transgender Healthcare
Our practice offers comprehensive transgender healthcare services including hormone therapy, mental health support, and preventive screenings. We provide a safe, affirming environment with experienced care tailored to each patient's needs. Services follow WPATH standards of care and include coordination with specialists when required. The membership model ensures accessible, ongoing support for gender-affirming treatments.
In-House Diagnostics
We offer on-site diagnostic capabilities including EKGs, urine analysis, and skin biopsies. This immediate access to testing streamlines diagnosis and treatment planning. The practice also provides discounted lab work and imaging through partnered facilities. Our point-of-care testing reduces wait times and enables prompt clinical decision-making during patient visits.
Preventive Medicine
Our preventive care services focus on early disease detection and health maintenance. Annual physicals, cancer screenings, and immunizations are included with membership. We emphasize lifestyle modifications, nutrition counseling, and risk factor reduction. The DPC model allows time for in-depth health education and personalized wellness planning to prevent future medical issues.
People
Dr. Wendy Schilling
Founder & Physician
Dr. Wendy Schilling has over 20 years of experience in internal medicine, transitioning from traditional practice to Direct Primary Care in 2013. She graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 1993 and completed residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. Her career began as a nurse before earning medical licensure, fostering a patient-centered approach that emphasizes listening and personalized care.
Questions
What services are included in Direct Primary Care membership?
Membership includes unlimited office visits, annual physicals, in-house diagnostics (EKGs, skin biopsies), chronic disease management, and 24/7 provider access via phone/text. Additional services like lab tests and medications are available at discounted rates.
How does the Direct Primary Care model work?
Patients pay a monthly membership fee for comprehensive primary care services. This eliminates insurance billing, allowing more time per patient and lower administrative costs. We coordinate specialty care when needed while maintaining focus on preventive, personalized medicine.
Do you accept health insurance?
We do not bill insurance as a Direct Primary Care practice. However, patients can maintain insurance for hospitalizations, specialists, or major procedures. Our membership provides cost-effective primary care with transparent pricing.
What makes your practice different from traditional clinics?
Our smaller patient panel allows extended appointment times, same-day availability, and direct communication with Dr. Schilling. We focus on preventive care and health optimization rather than volume-based visits, with membership benefits designed to reduce overall healthcare costs.
Are urgent care services available?
Members can contact Dr. Schilling directly for urgent concerns after hours. While we don't operate as an emergency facility, we provide prompt phone consultations and can arrange immediate in-office visits when necessary for acute issues.
Reviews (4)
C. Stein
Jun 16, 2022
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I don't write many reviews, however, if I do it is because I feel compelled. In this case it is the style and quality of care that Dr. Schilling provides that motivates me to share my experience. I have been a patient of hers for many years and found her to be dedicated, experienced, compassionate and understanding. I have lost two partners to health issues and consequently have experience with many medical professionals and can honestly say Dr. Schilling ranks among the very best.
Celeste Ryane
May 03, 2022
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I have been receiving medical care from Dr. Wendy Schilling for a year, and I have found her to be well educated, well spoken and personable. She always makes sure to offer thorough care and provides as much information as possible to help me move towards healing. I had signed up for her DPC program, which I found to be very reasonably priced and helpful to have. I highly recommend her services.
Damon Stewart
Jan 30, 2021
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Dr Schilling was amazing from our first call and since then things have only improved. She's responsive, caring, and highly professional. I wish all my experiences with our medical system were as good as with Dr Schilling. I would pay more if she charged more. Just being able to text her during business hours and get simple questions answered would be worth the monthly fee. She helped me with Covid questions and with navigating getting orthopedic care for a broken arm. 10/10 in every way.
Emile Amarotico General Manager
Oct 24, 2017
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Dr. Schilling understands that healthcare cannot be effective without timely communication - for which she is available nearly 24/7 via email, text and phone, in addition to traditional office visits.
