A Special Announcement
Neel Palakurthy, DO is joining the Team at Santa Cruz DPC effective August 1, 2024
Discover the Benefits of Direct Primary Care with Dr. Neel Palakurthy in Santa Cruz
Welcome to a new era of healthcare! We are excited to have Dr. Neel Palakurthy join us at our Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care clinic. At SC DPC we're redefining what it means to have truly personal and accessible medical care. Our model is simple yet profoundly impactful: we do not use insurance. This allows us to eliminate third-party restrictions and focus solely on your health, giving you more of what you really need from your healthcare provider.
Our patient-centered approach means seeing fewer patients, which allows Dr. Neel Palakurthy and our team to spend more time with you. Whether it’s managing a chronic illness or providing acute care, our goal is to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality of care tailored to their individual needs.
Why Choose Direct Primary Care?
Our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model offers a unique approach to health services. By paying a low monthly fee, our members enjoy an extensive range of benefits without the hassle of traditional insurance. Here’s what makes our care exceptional:
Unlimited Office Visits: Say goodbye to per-visit charges. Our members enjoy unlimited access to healthcare when they need it, without additional costs.
Discounted Prescription Medication: We help reduce the financial burden of healthcare by offering significantly discounted prices on prescription medications.
Direct Access to Your Doctor: Have a question for Dr. Palakurthy? As a member, you’ll get direct access to your doctor’s cell phone number for peace of mind at your fingertips.
Comprehensive Care Services: We cater to patients ages 18 years or older—from young adults to seniors. Our services include chronic disease management (such as diabetes and high blood pressure), mental health support, acute care needs, sports medicine, and thorough annual physicals.
Become Member
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$79/month
For college students or adults age 18-44 years old
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$99/month
Adults 45-64 years old
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$119/month
Adults 65+ years old
New Patient Registration Fee
A one-time $100 family registration fee will be charged at the time of enrollment for new patients and their families.
College students $79 per month, 18-20 years old, who are enrolling at UCSC or Cabrillo College, $79 per month for your 9 month school year, or annually if needed, without parent membership
Hospitalization $100 for initial admission, $50 for subsequent visits for that hospital stay for our members
Nursing home patients or assisted living patients $170 per month
Get Started!
Getting Started is Easy! Complete the application and a member of our Team will reach out to you to review your application and answer any questions you may have
Dr. Neel Palakurthy is board certified in Internal Medicine. He grew up in Iowa and attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN for his undergraduate degree in Biology and Biochemistry. After a few other forays, he eventually ended up at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathy degree. After training in Cleveland, OH at Metrohealth Hospital Case Western Reserve residency program, he moved with his family to Santa Cruz, CA. He has been working for the Dignity Health medical system since 2018 primarily as an Internal Medicine clinic physician with intermittent work at Dominican hospital.
Dr. Palakurthy’s philosophy of medical care centers around his belief that in most instances, our bodies move towards health. The doctor’s job is to encourage patients to adopt healthy habits that enable the body to heal and regulate itself. As such, a healthy mind, body, and spirit are critical to overall wellness.
His personal interests are reading good books and articles, cycling, hiking, and watching professional sports. Dr. Palakurthy lives in Santa Cruz with his wife and two young children.