In the first newsletter, you heard about direct primary care and how it works. Today, I want to share the benefits of getting direct primary care with Dr. Sam at Meristem Family Medicine. As a former colleague of Dr. Sam, I had the privilege of working alongside her at a community health center, where we shared an office - she led the medical and clinical side, while I managed the administrative side. Every day, I was impressed by her compassion, dedication, and intelligence with which she approached her job and patients.
Dr. Sam is not only a passionate physician, but also a skilled leader and educator, trained in full-spectrum family medicine. She has extensive experience managing, educating, and mentoring healthcare professionals and medical students. While her background is rooted in maternal-child care, women's health, and resident education, she applies her knowledge and patient-centered approach to caring for individuals of all ages and genders.
Dr. Sam understands that optimal health extends beyond the body—it is shaped by community, work, family, and the environment. She takes all these factors into account when caring for her patients.
At the core of her practice are values that guide her approach to patient care:
Unwavering Compassion: Patients should always feel comfortable expressing their needs and asking questions in an environment free of judgment.
Patient Empowerment: People are healthier when they have the knowledge and skills to take an active role in their well-being.
Personalized Approach: Every patient is unique, and many health concerns require tailored, innovative solutions.
Evidence-Based Excellence: Care is guided by the best available scientific evidence while also respecting each patient’s values, preferences, and unique needs
