DirectMed

Specialties

Hi, I’m Dr. Katriny Ikbal. DirectMed is my Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. It’s family medicine like it used to be, without insurance company hassles. You and your family get excellent care by dealing directly with me, the doctor. Getting an appointment is easy, usually same day or next day. Have a problem or question? I’ll give you my cellphone number. You can also text, email, video chat, or come see me in the office. Physician access is unlimited during regular business hours. There is no co-​pay or co-​insurance. Special negotiated rates for lab work and imaging mean in most cases you will save money over traditional health plans. Subscriptions are just $ 87 per month with discounts for referrals and for paying annually. If a subscription plan is not for you, I also have fee-​for-​service rate options available. With my guidance – and no insurance hassles – you choose what’s best for your family. Please visit us on the web: www.directmed.care

History

Established in 2014.

I am a Board Certified Family Physician. I received my undergrad degree from UT and doctorate from Midwestern University. I trained here in Austin at the UT Southwestern Family Medicine program. Before founding DirectMed, I spent the previous 3 years at an urgent care clinic. That’s where I saw the need for a family medical practice built around more meaningful patient-​doctor relationships and a focus on long-​term family health. I am devoted to giving you, my patient, the absolute best care. I feel that the amount of time I can spend with my patients is key to understanding their needs. I became disillusioned with the old way, because insurance ­based healthcare severely limits patient-​doctor interactions. Then I learned about the Direct Primary Care model that is growing quickly throughout the U.S. I realized it was the answer that I and millions of under-​served patients had been looking for. Outside the office, I love spending time with my family, baking, traveling, and yoga.

Meet the Business Owner

Katriny I.

Business Owner

Dr. Ikbal is a board certified family medicine physician with a passion for total patient care. After graduating from the UT Southwestern — Brackenridge residency program in Austin, TX, Dr. Ikbal began her medical career as an urgent care physician. She has now decided to move on and start her own direct primary care practice which is a family business with a passion for patient care and centered around the highest level of customer service possible. Members will have unlimited access to Dr. Ikbal during regular business hours through a variety of communication platforms including phone, email, text, video chat, and office visits. We look forward to meeting you and your family very soon!