Forest Direct Primary Care

Primary Care in Forest, Virginia

Address:
1149 Vista Park Dr STE B&C
Forest, VA 24551

County: Bedford County

Phone: (434) 616-2455

Open today from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Call to schedule a visit

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About This Clinic

Forest Direct Primary Care is a primary care center located at 1149 Vista Park Dr STE B&C Forest, VA 24551 . This provider is open 5 days a week.

Forest Direct Primary Care (Forest DPC) offers a membership-based, direct primary care model that provides affordable, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare without the interference of insurance companies. Patients enjoy direct access to their physicians, with a focus on personalized care, including time for communication and thorough consultations. The practice welcomes all patients regardless of their insurance status, and while they do not bill third parties, they maintain a structure that aims to reduce overall healthcare costs compared to traditional insurance models. Membership includes unlimited visits and a wide range of services, fostering a proactive approach to health in a more intimate setting with significantly fewer patients than typical clinics.

Hours of Operation

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Day Hours
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Care Services

  • Acute illness/urgent visits
  • Annual physical exams
  • Management of chronic illness
  • Newborn circumcision
  • No-scalpel vasectomy
  • Pre-conception counseling/pregnancy planning
  • Pre-operative evaluations
  • Skin procedures (biopsies, cryotherapy, dermoscopy, laceration repairs, nail and skin lesion removals)
  • Sports/school physicals
  • Women’s health (Pap, biopsies, contraception, HRT)

Accepted Insurance Plans

Forest Direct Primary Care — along with some of the providers practicing at this location — may currently accept health insurance plans from the companies listed below. Insurance participation may vary by physician, so we recommend verifying with the practice directly to confirm current coverage.

  • Medicare

What Patients Are Saying? - Review Consensus

At Forest Direct Primary Care, patients consistently praise the personalized, attentive care they receive. Many express a newfound trust in their healthcare, appreciating the absence of long wait times and rushed visits typical in traditional practices. The direct primary care model fosters a supportive environment where patients can easily communicate with their physician, ensuring their concerns are addressed promptly. Dr. Farrago and his dedicated team are recognized for their thoroughness, compassion, and commitment to holistic health, rather than simply treating symptoms. With a touch of warmth and a clear focus on patient education, this practice stands out as a reassuring option for those seeking quality care.

What Patients Love Most

  • Compassionate Care
  • Personalized Attention
  • Quick And Easy Communication
  • No Long Wait Times
  • Thorough Evaluations
  • Patient-centered Approach
  • Proactive Health Management
  • Affordability And Transparency In Billing
  • Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff
  • Supportive Environment.

Understanding the Provider Review Consensus

While individual patient reviews offer valuable insights, they often reflect singular, subjective experiences that may not represent the full scope of a provider’s performance. To offer a more comprehensive perspective, we apply a broader methodology through our Provider Review Consensus. This approach involves analyzing the most recent patient reviews to summarize a clear and representative view of public sentiment about this provider.

We identified consistent patterns in the patient’s feedback, that’s why we can display a more accurate and balanced overview of each provider. This includes highlighting frequently noted strengths like staff professionalism, appointment efficiency, and quality of care. Our objective is to support your decision-making process with a well-rounded understanding of the provider, enabling you to make an informed and confident choice regarding your healthcare.

Meet Your Care Team

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Name Specialization
DR. Douglas M Farrago, MD Family Medicine
DR. Jeffrey S Ponke, MD Family Medicine

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