The Derby Informer reported on DPC coming to Derby, KS. Katie Cates Panakos, DO, pictured above, will soon be opening Innovate Family Medicine. To her knowledge, Panakos said hers is the first practice in Derby to pursue that approach. Dr. Cates Panakos will be bringing her 20 years of experience in medicine, much of that in rural areas, to her practice. While she got out of medicine for a time and wasn’t sure about returning, a conference on direct primary care convinced her and she admitted she would’ve practiced that model “my whole life” if given the chance.
I went into medicine so I could take good care of people, make people feel comfortable and have a doctor they could talk to. I really have built this with the singular goal of just wanting to take amazing care of patients and for them to walk in the door and feel welcomed, comfortable and cared for. That’s the goal.
Dr. Cates Panakos lives in Derby with her husband Constantine, who is also a physician, her two children. and her therapy dog-in-training named Nanook. Patients can schedule an appointment to meet him in person too!
Welcome to the DPC Family. Let us know when you officially open!
Hello everyone! I’m so glad to join this amazing group of doctors! Thanks for sharing my article! I go by Dr Cates Panakos. My husband, Dr Panakos is in traditional family medicine (until we can rescue him)! I really appreciate the support of this fantastic group!
Welcome aboard!! Glad to have you in the family.