Our Story - Eyes Wide Open
We're two family medicine doctors who left corporate medicine to turn the healthcare process on its head.
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We got into medicine with a certain picture in mind. Getting to know our patients, having time to really take a close look at your health, create a treatment plan together, or just having a few minutes to shoot the breeze about how to build an apple cider press. We pictured having intentional visits and time for all the follow up questions and visits you need (no matter how many!).
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What we got was 4,000+ patients (each!), 15 minute visits limited to one concern (sorry, we'll see you in 3 months for that worrisome mole), meetings after meetings to come up with ways to add charges to a visit, and all the insurance demands. Buried deep in our paperwork and computer monitors, we didn't even get a chance to look up and notice your fresh haircut.
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Not willing to compromise anymore, we created LAPIS, a Direct Primary Care. Read on to find out more!
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Direct Primary Care 101
DPC is a growing movement in healthcare, but the idea isn't new. You go directly to Starbucks for a latte, Safeway for groceries, and Ms. Megan for daycare. In return you get caffeinated, food in the cupboards, and healthy happy kids. Tried and true. No middle man, confusing insurance restrictions, or wondering if you're in network.
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At LAPIS, the concept looks like this: You want healthcare, you simply go straight to the source, your doctors.
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We don't bill insurance. The transaction is directly between you and us. We cut out the red tape of insurance companies and transfer that savings - cost, time, and resources - directly to you. No administrators, billers, coders, or accountants to inflate costs.
Your health is the bottom line.
The LAPIS Way: $150 per month, flat.
Here's the fine print:
• Kiddos 0-12 are $75/month
• Yeah, that's it
Direct Access
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Same or next-day appointments
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Unlimited monthly visits
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Unrushed visits
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In person, virtual, and even text
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No waiting room time
Comprehensive Primary Care
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​Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure)
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Annual physicals and preventative care
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Migraine / Headache medicine
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Office procedures
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Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy
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Mental Health (including ADHD!)
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Weight Loss Management
LAPIS Membership
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No hidden charges, no deductibles, no copays, no fees-for-services
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Comfortable atmosphere
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Evidence-based medicine
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Authentic two-way partnership for your health
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Two Board Certified Osteopathic Physicians
Our Space: Hilltop Neighborhood
LAPIS is located in the vibrant Hilltop neighborhood. Our space is designed for wellbeing and collaboration - an oasis in the middle of a busy city. A place to stop by and take a book from our little free library, grab a cup of coffee, pick tomatoes from our community garden, get a massage, nails done, or just enjoy the greenery. Hop off the light rail and come say hi!
Contact Us
Address:
1010 South L Street, Suite B
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Telephone/Text:
(253) 301 - 1308
(Yeah really, call or text us anytime)
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Fax: (253) 352 - 6029