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Dr. Emily Holt, DO

DPC Family Medicine physician, New Orleans, LA

Poppy Direct Care

Dr. Emily Holt is a family medicine physician who founded Poppy Direct Care, a direct primary care practice in uptown New Orleans.

812 Hillary Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership
Patients
Adults 18 to 65
Board certification
Family physician
Virtual care
Virtual visits and text conversations where appropriate

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About Dr. Holt

Dr. Holt founded Poppy Direct Care in uptown New Orleans. She is a board-certified family physician. She holds DO and MPH degrees.

She earned a bachelor's degree magna cum laude with honors from Tulane University. She also earned a Master of Public Health at Tulane, with concentrations in epidemiology and maternal and child health. She earned her DO from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013.

She completed a family medicine residency at Columbia University-New York Presbyterian in Manhattan. Members have direct access to Dr. Holt by text, email, virtual care and in-person visits. The practice cares for adults ages 18 to 65.

Before the initial consultation, new members get a free 15-minute chat with Dr. Holt.

Membership and fees

Patients pay a predictable monthly membership fee.

The initial consultation carries a $100 non-refundable booking fee.

Membership includes no copays for visits, same or next day urgent appointments, follow-up visits of 30 to 60 minutes, and deeply discounted prescription drugs and labs.

Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.

Services

Extended office visits Virtual visits and text care Care coordination with specialists Limited services for non-members Free meet and greet Adults 18 to 65
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Education and credentials

Degree
DO, MPH
College
Tulane University (BA, magna cum laude, with honors)
Graduate school
Tulane University (MPH, Epidemiology and Maternal and Child Health)
Medical school
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)
Residency
Family Medicine, Columbia University-New York Presbyterian
Board certification
Family medicine
NPI
1518200963

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder, Poppy Direct Care, uptown New Orleans

Location

812 Hillary Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Dr. Holt spoke on the My DPC Story podcast.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Holt offer a membership?

Patients pay a predictable monthly membership fee.

What fees does Poppy Direct Care charge?

Patients pay a predictable monthly membership fee. The initial consultation carries a $100 non-refundable booking fee.

Is Dr. Holt board certified?

Yes. Dr. Holt is a board-certified family physician.

Where did Dr. Holt train?

Dr. Holt earned her DO from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. She completed a family medicine residency at Columbia University-New York Presbyterian in Manhattan.

Where is Dr. Holt's office?

Dr. Holt founded Poppy Direct Care in uptown New Orleans.

Does Dr. Holt offer virtual visits?

Yes. Virtual visits and text conversations are available where appropriate.

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