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a direct-pay clinic. No insurance billing for in-office services.
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Direct Primary Care Basics
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is healthcare simplified. Instead of dealing with insurance for every visit, you pay a monthly membership fee that covers your primary care services. This model allows us to spend more time with you, offer flexible appointments, and provide direct access to your doctor - all in a calm, unhurried environment.
Dr. Pham does not currently see patients in person on the weekend. We will accomodate virtual exam on Saturday morning as needed. But Dr Pham will do his best to answer your question as soon as possible even on weekend. If there is an emergency, please call 911. For non-urgent matters, please message or email us for either question or a virtual visit. We will schedule an in-person appointment for the following business day.
Traditional practices often manage 2,500+ patients, resulting in rushed visits, long wait times, and impersonal care. At TRUFamilyMD, we take a different approach by keeping our patient panel intentionally small to provide:
• Extended, unhurried visits
• Flexible Appointments Times
• Direct access to Dr. Pham without intermediaries
• No waiting rooms—your time is valued
• A calming environment with tea and soothing music
• Vietnamese language services—the first Vietnamese-speaking Direct Primary Care in Orange County
We also prioritize:
• Transparency: Clear pricing for all services, medications, and lab tests so you know exactly what is covered and how much it costs.
• Autonomy: Freedom to choose the services you need without requiring approval from health insurance.
Dr. Pham offers a diverse and comprehensive background that sets him apart. With experience in cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, and healthcare management, he brings a well-rounded perspective to patient care. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and he is a member of the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Pham’s passion for medicine spans a broad range of specialties, and he continues to expand his expertise into functional, integrative, and anti-aging medicine. His approach focuses on preventing and reversing disease through personalized, whole-person care—not just treating symptoms. This unique blend of experience and philosophy allows him to create customized plans that empower patients to achieve lasting health and well-being.
DPC might be right for you if you:
• Have a high-deductible health insurance plan
• Want more time with your doctor
• Prefer a simplified, transparent approach to healthcare costs
• Value building a trusted relationship with your physician
• Want easier access to your doctor when needed
DPC and Concierge medicine share overlapped concept, but they are fundamentally different. Concierge medicine will charge a retainer on top of your insurance for access fee, then the clinic still bills your insurance for visits and services. In contrast, DPC membership will cover unlimited access, easy access, transparent pricing, no insurance billing.
We're conveniently located to serve patients in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Santa Ana areas. A new location in Irvine is coming soon.
Your monthly membership includes:
• Unlimited scheduled office visits
• Virtual consultations
• Direct communication with Dr. Pham
• After-hours access for urgent issues
• Annual physicals
• Preventive care and screenings
• Chronic disease management
• Basic primary care procedures
• Health Coaching
For more information please visit our Services and Pricing (https://www.trufamilymd.com/pricing-and-services)page.
No. But you can use your insurance for referrals, labs, medication and imaging.
Yes. While we provide comprehensive primary care, we recommend maintaining health insurance for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist care outside our scope.
Starting is simple:
1. Schedule a FREE meet-and-greet
2. Pay the one-time enrollment fee ($149)
3. Begin your monthly membership ($149)
We require a 30-day written notice for cancellation. If you decide to rejoin later, you'll need to pay the enrollment fee again, subject to practice availability.
Dr. Pham is board-certified in Internal Medicine, so he currently provides Primary Care services for patients aged 18 and older.
However, as we continue to expand our practice, we plan to add a Family Physician to accommodate younger patients. In the meantime, feel free to join our waiting list, and we will notify you once we are able to offer services for children.
We're expanding our services to include:
• Holistic weight loss programs
• Bio-identical hormone replacement
• IV hydration therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma therapy
• Aesthetic medicine and medical spa services
• Functional, Integrative, Anti-aging Medicine
We provide comprehensive primary care, including:
• Preventive care and screenings
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health services
• Lifestyle counseling
• In-office procedures
• Point-of-care ultrasound
• Medication management
• Vietnamese language services
We coordinate care with specialists and offer access to discounted specialty services through our DPC network. We also provide e-consulting services through RubiconMD.
We provide access to:
• Wholesale-priced medications
• Discounted lab testing
• Reduced imaging costs
• High-quality dietary supplements at wholesale pricing
These are examples of the discounted lab and imaging prices that we offer to our members.
Prices subject to change
Discounted lab test price(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNozc5EUbF17Q_BBCU8ZbPI5cXMJehIM/view)
Discounted imaging price (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MctDoXKxEnTHPevyjwtRR8u7SyC9m0mP/view)
We do not bill Medicare for our services. You will pay a membership fee just like all of our members. But you can use your Medicare or supplement plan for labs, imaging, medications or referrals.
coming soon!
Future Services
Looking to the Future as we grow, our goal is to continue to expand our services to serve our community better.
Our upcoming additions include:
Holistic weight loss programs
Hormone replacement therapy
Aesthetic medicine and medical spa services
IV hydration
Functional, Integrative, and Anti-aging Medicine
Still have
questions?
We're here to help. Schedule a free meet-and-greet to learn more about how TRUFamilyMD can provide the personalized care you deserve.
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