Dr. Efe Sahinoglu, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Direct Primary CareDr. Sahinoglu leads Birmingham Direct Primary Care, a direct primary care practice that does not take insurance.
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About Dr. Sahinoglu
Dr. Sahinoglu leads Birmingham Direct Primary Care, which provides primary care in Birmingham and nearby areas, including Homewood, Hoover, Alabaster, Calera and Pelham. He founded the practice in Fall 2018. He is board certified in family medicine and in obesity medicine.
The practice runs a direct primary care membership and does not take insurance. Members get unlimited visits and free in-house procedures. They also get discounts on labs and medicine, and they pay no co-pays.
Weight-loss care is available through an obesity medicine doctor who meets with patients regularly and tracks their progress.
Membership and fees
Direct primary care at Birmingham Direct Primary Care costs $149 a month for adults when paid monthly.
Children 18 and under cost $49 a month when enrolled with a parent.
There is a one-time registration fee of $50 per patient, or $100 per family.
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Patient reviews
Amazing!
"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."
Awesome!
"Enlightened me about my condition."
Great!
"Very professional care and consult."
His clinic is spotless and nicely furnished.
"His clinic is spotless and nicely furnished. There are many ways to get in touch with him. Not only that, he pays close attention to detail in both his emails and in-person office visits."
Incredibly understanding, patient, and knowledgeable!
"My primary care physician Dr. Efe is incredibly understanding, patient, and knowledgeable!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Sahinoglu take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice runs direct primary care, a direct pay membership with no insurance. It does not take insurance and deals directly with patients.
How much does a membership at Birmingham Direct Primary Care cost?
Direct primary care costs $149 a month for adults when paid monthly. Children 18 and under cost $49 a month when enrolled with a parent. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies per patient, or $100 per family.
Is Dr. Sahinoglu board certified?
Yes. Dr. Sahinoglu is board certified in Family Medicine and in Obesity Medicine.
Does Dr. Sahinoglu offer telehealth?
Patients can be seen in person or virtually by telemedicine at the practice.
Where is Dr. Sahinoglu's office?
Dr. Sahinoglu leads Birmingham Direct Primary Care, which provides primary care in Birmingham, Alabama and nearby areas.
