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Dionne Ross, MD Opens Up Face to Face Pediatrics as the First Pediatric Direct Primary Care in Albuquerque, NM

ByDouglas Farrago, MD

Feb 22, 2021 , ,

Dr. Dionne Ross, who is Board Certified in Pediatrics, saw her long-time dream come true at the beginning of this year when she opened Face to Face Pediatrics, which is the first pediatric direct primary care in Albuquerque, NM. She was also super excited to enjoy practicing medicine again. She offers in-home and virtual visits to all her members, bringing convenience and quality care to kids in their favorite place- their home. 


“I have always wanted to care for kids in the comfort of their homes. I wished I could practice the way it used to be but I thought it was impossible and that I had to make myself fit into traditional medicine because that’s just the way it was. DPC saved my career, it just made sense.” Dr. Ross

Face to Face Pediatrics offers routine well-child checks, unlimited sick visits, routine vaccinations, lactation consultations, sleep, nutrition, and fitness counseling. Dr. Ross also offers baby registry guidance, infant nail trimming, and medical ear piercing. It’s like having your own personal pediatrician.

“Parents love this model, they love knowing I am truly there for them. They enjoy having longer appointments where they can address all their concerns without feeling rushed and being told they can only discuss 1 or 2 problems today. Their peace of mind is priceless.” Dr. Ross

Dr. Ross also has experience in integrative medicine.  Direct access to Dr. Ross, long appointments, no waiting rooms, multiple siblings seen in the same visit, same day or next day appointments, no copays, no surprise bills, and the convenience of phone calls, texts, emails or video calls are highlights of Face to Face Pediatrics.

” The joy I have right now caring for kids in this model is indescribable. I get to be a part of their lives in a deeper, more meaningful way while guiding them to health and wholeness. They need love and attention so much more now than ever before.” Dr. Ross

More information on Face to Face Pediatrics can be found on their website www.facetofacepediatrrics.com as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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By Douglas Farrago, MD

Douglas Farrago MD is board certified in the specialty of Family Practice. He is the inventor of a product called the Knee Saver which is currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Knee Saver and its knock-offs are worn by many major league baseball catchers. He is also the inventor of the CryoHelmet used by athletes for head injuries as well as migraine sufferers. From 2001 – 2011, Dr. Farrago was the editor and creator of the Placebo Journal which ran for 10 full years. Described as the Mad Magazine for doctors, he and the Placebo Journal were featured in the Washington Post, US News and World Report, the AP, and the NY Times. Douglas Farrago, MD received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia in 1987, his Masters of Education degree in the area of Exercise Science from the University of Houston in 1990, and his Medical Degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1994. His residency training occurred way up north at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. In his final year, he was elected Chief Resident by his peers. Dr. Farrago has practiced family medicine for twenty-three years, first in Auburn, Maine and now in Forest, Virginia. He founded Forest Direct Primary Care in 2014, which quickly filled in 18 months. Dr. Farrago still blogs every day on his website Authenticmedicine.com and lectures worldwide about the present crisis in our healthcare system and the effect it has on the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Farrago’s has written three books on direct primary care: The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice, The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal and Slowing the Churn in Direct Primary Care (While Also Keeping Your Sanity) are all best sellers in this genre. He is a leading expert in direct primary care model and lectures medical students, residents, and doctors on how to start their own DPC practice. He retired from clinical medicine in October, 2020.

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