"Dr. Minocha is a native of the Flint Hills. She is a Riley County High School graduate who then obtained her undergraduate degree in biology from Kansas State University. She then attended University of Kansas Medical school and was committed to providing accessible primary care from the start. She participated in the scholarship program to provide care to underserved people in Kansas. She then attended residency at Via Christi-St. Francis Family Medicine program. Upon finishing residency, she returned to Manhattan and joined Candlewood Medical Group. She enjoyed building a practice over the next 16 years taking care of patients and families. About three years ago the group underwent some changes. Dr. Minocha decided to take on a new adventure and took on a new position as physician at Kansas State’s student health center. She has been on the advisory board for the Exercise is Medicine initiative at K-State. She has enjoyed taking care of students, however, she realized she missed the relationships with patients and families. She had explored many options, but the direct primary care practice model is definitely the best fit. Fortunately, the opportunity to join up with Dr. Pope in this venture provided a perfect chance to put this plan into action! She also developed a passion for preventative and wellness care. She did extensive continuing education classes with cutting edge education about nutrition, exercise, yoga, weight loss techniques and meditation. Dr. Minocha can’t wait to share and teach what she has learned. She is looking forward to her new practice allowing her to practice what she preaches as she participates in a road to wellness with her patients. Dr. Minocha has been married to her husband, Nick, for 23 years and they have three children. A son attending college at K-State, a daughter attending Iowa State and a daughter at Manhattan High. She enjoys travel and is currently on a quest to visit all of the National Parks. She enjoys hiking, photography and going to concerts, especially with her kids. Dr. Minocha is excited about the opportunities to help patients not only avoid and manage illness, but to achieve optimal wellness. Without the artificial barriers of insurance and government regulations placed between the doctor and patients, a true partnership can develop."
