Vanessa McDougall, FNP-C
DPC Family Medicine nurse practitioner, Caribou, ME
Phoenix Direct CareMcDougall is a family nurse practitioner and the founder of Phoenix Direct Care.
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About Vanessa McDougall
McDougall is the founder of Phoenix Direct Care, which opened in 2018. She has served the people of Aroostook County since 2010. Her experience covers primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, pain management and substance use treatment.
Early in her career she worked in Van Buren with the National Health Service Corps, and she now mentors new direct primary care practices. She is committed to lasting relationships with patients. In 2018, The County reported that she focuses on prevention and a healthy lifestyle, helps with chronic disease management and coordinates care close to home when possible.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys life on her family farm.
Membership and fees
Membership at Phoenix Direct Care is $100 a month for a single adult, $180 a month for a couple and $225 a month for a family of three.
A one-time registration fee of $75 applies, and returning members pay a $99 reinstatement fee if they cancel and come back.
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Patient reviews
Excellent treatment.
"Excellent treatment from Van. I appreciate the fact that I can get treatment locally from a practitioner who is familiar with me and my health goals."
She is a gift.
"Vanessa has treated my son, and she is very thorough and gets everything done as quickly as she can. She is a gift."
Questions patients ask
Does McDougall take insurance, or offer a membership?
Phoenix Direct Care operates under a direct primary care membership model. The monthly membership fee replaces the insurance-driven system.
How much does a membership at Phoenix Direct Care cost?
A single adult membership is $100 a month, a couple membership is $180 a month and a family membership is $225 a month for a family of three. A one-time registration fee of $75 applies.
What does membership include at Phoenix Direct Care?
Members get same or next-day visits for urgent concerns and direct communication with their clinician. Members also get lab testing and in-house medications at affordable prices.
Is McDougall a doctor?
McDougall is a nurse practitioner, not a physician.
