Dr. James Chiou, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Blackstone, MA
Presence Direct Primary CareDr. Chiou founded Presence Direct Primary Care in Blackstone, Massachusetts, and holds board certification in family medicine.
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About Dr. Chiou
Dr. Chiou earned his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. His family medicine residency was at Larkin Palm Springs Community Hospital. His experience covers acute, urgent and primary care.
He founded Presence Direct Primary Care, a membership-based practice, to offer primary care free of the limits of traditional healthcare settings. Caring for chronically ill patients showed him how much prevention matters for quality of life. He prioritizes a partnership between patient and physician built on trust, mutual respect and shared decision-making.
He aims for an empathic, patient-centered approach. He helps patients work on wellness through plant-based nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep and stress management. The practice uses shockwave therapy for injuries and manages chronic conditions.
Outside work, he is a runner who likes to travel.
Membership and fees
Membership at Presence Direct Primary Care is $99 a month for Essential Care, which includes same-day or next-day appointments and direct access by text, call or video.
The Performance Care plan is $199 a month and is for patients with pain, injuries or active lifestyles.
The initial evaluation for shockwave therapy in the Regenerative Plan costs $49, one time.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Chiou take insurance, or offer a membership?
Presence Direct Primary Care is a direct primary care practice that removes insurance from care. Dr. Chiou established it as a membership-based practice.
How much does a membership at Presence Direct Primary Care cost?
Essential Care is $99 a month. Performance Care is $199 a month and is for patients with pain, injuries or active lifestyles. The initial evaluation for shockwave therapy costs $49, one time.
Is Dr. Chiou board certified?
Dr. Chiou holds board certification in family medicine.
Where did Dr. Chiou train?
He earned his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. His family medicine residency was at Larkin Palm Springs Community Hospital.
Where is Dr. Chiou's office?
Presence Direct Primary Care is at 19 Mendon St., Unit 1, Blackstone, Massachusetts.
Does Dr. Chiou offer telehealth?
Telehealth is part of the membership.
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