Join us in celebrating another year of success and the latest updates from three distinct Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices: a family practice DPC, an internal medicine DPC, and a pediatric DPC. These dedicated physicians embarked on their DPC journey after completing their residencies, and over the years, they have generously shared valuable insights into the evolution of their practices, as well as the transformation of their roles as independent physicians and business owners.
For a comprehensive look at their journeys from the very beginning, you can explore our earlier interviews by following these links: ‘Episode 51: A Year In Review‘ and ‘Episode 105: Year 2 In Review.’
Dr. Christina Mutch and Dr. Jake Mutch, both family physicians in the group, are graduates of William and Mary. Their shared experience at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine revealed the limitations of rushed seven-minute patient visits, which often hindered meaningful lifestyle changes necessary for disease management. In August 2020, they took the bold step of establishing Defiant DPC in Williamsburg, Virginia. In September 2021, they joyfully welcomed their baby girl, Isla, into their family. As of this recording, they have also welcomed their baby Beckett, and both mother and baby are thriving.
Dr. Lauren Hughes, a board-certified pediatrician and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), is the founder and owner of Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation in Kansas City, Kansas. Her practice offers a wide range of pediatric services, including expert breastfeeding support. Dr. Hughes holds the distinction of being the first in Kansas to hold both the title of IBCLC and MD. In addition to her medical career, she is a loving wife and a mother of three children—Calvin and twins, Nolan and Sloane.
Dr. Deepti Mundkur, an internal medicine graduate from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Fresno Medical Education Program, hails from a small coastal town in India. Recognizing the importance of personalized primary care, she initiated My Happy Doctor, her DPC in San Diego, California, in July 2020. Dr. Mankur continues to provide exceptional care to her patients through telemedicine and home visits, aligning with her mission to meet both personal and professional goals in healthcare.