Membership
With a DPC membership, you get a long list of benefits that just can’t be matched by a conventional primary care practice.
Member Benefits
When you sign up as a member, you get direct access to your personal physician through secure text messages, phone calls, same-day or next-day appointments, and the option to conduct your visits in-person or remotely (by phone or video link).
Membership fees are the primary source of revenue for Still Point DPC, and we set it up this way to remove all financial conflicts of interest and most barriers to good care.
Did you know? The typical panel size of a fee-for-service primary care physician is around 2,500 to 3,500 patients! At Still Point DPC, Dr. Rob will limit his panel to 400 patients.
Unlimited calls, texts, emails, and appointments. Reach Dr. Rob personally when you have a medical question, concern, or problem.
Same-day or next-day appointments.
Take the time you need to address your medical concerns. Typical appointments are 30-60 mins, but if you prefer shorter appointments, that’s fine too! We work for you.
Secure text messaging through a HIPAA-compliant secure app so that you can get questions answered without having to take time off work to come in for an appointment. For a small fee, we’ll also come to your home or place of work if that is what you need.
Urgent problems can be addressed by Dr. Rob during and after normal clinic hours. Just text or call and we’ll discuss when you need to be seen, or whether you really need to go to the ER.
Gain access to the steeply discounted lab prices we have negotiated for our members often resulting in 80-90% savings compared to retail prices. Don’t let insurance companies tell you which labs can be done and when.
Ask questions and get answers to health questions in conversations that would have never been covered by insurance. Call when you are hospitalized and have Dr. Rob talk to your hospital team so he can advocate on your behalf while also helping you understand what is going on and what to expect. It’s like having a doctor in the family.
Any supplements sold by Still Point DPC are provided to member patients at a discount through Fullscript. This is set up as a convenience for members who may want to purchase specific supplements.
Weight loss managment and longevity screenings. Work under the supervision of a board-certified doctor to reach your weight and wellness goals.
Included Services
Family medicine physicians are trained to handle 80-90% of most patients’ medical needs, and we know when to refer out when that scope is exceeded. Below is a partial list of professional services offered, all of which are covered by membership fees unless otherwise noted below. Please contact us if you have a question about whether or not we treat a specific condition.
Chronic disease management (too numerous to list individually)
Workup of undiagnosed symptoms, whether new or bothering you for years
Mental health including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and sleep problems
Guided, gentle tapering off benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, and others) and sleep aids (such as Ambien)
Comprehensive annual physical exams
Well-woman care / pap smear
Oral contraceptive management
Well child checkups for kids ages 3 and up (please note that vaccinations are not carried at this clinic)
Lifestyle counseling using an integrative approach
Acute Visits for injuries and illnesses
Rapid strep/flu testing and dipstick urinalysis
Laceration repair and sutures
Joint injections
Abscess incision and drainage
Removal of benign skin lesions and warts
Ear wax removal
Weight Management
Longevity & Prevention Screenings
Not covered by membership fees, but available to members at discounted prices: clinical hypnosis sessions, in-person visits at your home or place of work, labs, imaging, and supplements.
SIMPLE, affordable pricing
Membership Pricing
Enrollment fee of $100 per person, max $200/family.
No child enrollment fee if they enroll under an adult’s membership plan.
We are not accepting new patients under age 36 months.
DISCOUNTS:
10% for the second member, 20% for the fifth family member and beyond
10% discount with 1-year prepayment
Child age 3-17
with enrolled adult- *$80/mo without enrolled adult
Young Adult
age 18-26Adults
age 27-39Adults
age 40-59Adults
age 60+FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What if i need my doctor when they are out of town?
Still Point DPC has arrangements in place with other local DPC physicians to provide cross-coverage in the event that our patients need to be seen in-person when we are unavailable. However, any concerns that can be addressed remotely will still be handled directly by your Still Point DPC physician.
What was that about Dr. Rob studying integrative medicine?
Dr. Rob completed a 200-hour curriculum in integrative medicine during residency. Integrative medicine is the combination of conventional Western medicine with certain parts of the alternative and complementary medicine world to provide a hybrid offering for patients. Generally, the evidence for alternative and complementary medicine treatments is not as strong as the evidence for Western medicine treatments, so we need to have a framework for deciding which treatments to choose from when we don’t really know whether something will be effective. Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the integrative medicine program at the University of Arizona, advises that we can reasonably pursue alternative and complementary treatments (even if the evidence for benefit is weak) when the risk of harm is very low. Dr. Rob agrees with this approach, and works with patients who are interested in pursuing a combination of treatments from both Western medicine clinicians and alternative or complementary health practitioners.
Dr. Rob has pursued additional training in clinical hypnosis and meditation, and he provides these avenues of treatment directly for his patients as well.
Does dr. rob prescribe controlled substances?
Dr. Rob works with patients who are interested in weaning off their addictive medications, including opioids, benzodiazepines, and many sleep aids. Patients with chronic pain conditions that require ongoing treatment with opioids are generally referred to pain specialists for management of these prescriptions while we work to reduce the need for them. Stimulants may be prescribed for treatment of ADHD when clinically appropriate. All patients who receive prescriptions for controlled substances must sign a prescribing agreement and undergo urine drug screenings when requested.
does dr. Rob provide prenatal care and deliver babies?
No. Dr. Rob has training in these areas, but he prefers to let pregnancy-focused clinicians be the primary caretakers for a patient’s pregnancy. However, he will happily coordinate with your pregnancy care team and provide input regarding any other medical treatments or conditions that may impact your pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding.
how would i benefit from a dpc membership if i don't really go to the doctor that much?
Number one, you would have quick access to a doctor in those situations where you don’t actually need to go to the emergency room, but you might not have known that before you went because you had no one available to ask. How much would you save in out-of-pocket costs if you were able to avoid a single unnecessary ER visit? Likely hundreds, if not thousands of dollars!
Secondly, maybe it’s time to start going to the doctor a little more? Many of the annoyances and inconvenient aspects of a doctor visit that probably kept you away before are now eliminated with a DPC membership. Since we have more time to get to know you and your lifestyle, we can pinpoint problem areas in your life that can make a dramatic difference in your health, either now or years down the road. Sometimes people get so used to feeling less than optimal that they accept this as normal, or have found a workaround that works for now, but maybe you don’t have to do that anymore.
Plus, everyone has random health questions that come up from time to time. You don’t have to rely on “Dr. Google” or questionable social media influencers to try to figure things out on your own. Dealing with problems early can prevent more expensive and complicated issues later.
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What is Direct Primary Care?
DPC membership gives you direct access to your physician for a more personal relationship and deeper level of care.
Still Point DPC
DrRob@stillpointdpc.com
Ph: (830) 222-6296
Fax: (830) 410-4752
1067 FM 306, Ste 106
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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