Dr. Laura Pennavaria, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Bend, OR
Homestead Family MedicineDr. Laura Pennavaria opened Homestead Family Medicine in 2019 and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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About Dr. Pennavaria
Dr. Pennavaria earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2001. She did her internship in 2002 and her family medicine residency in 2004, both at Kaiser Permanente Orange County. Before opening her own practice, she worked in many clinical settings and served in physician leadership roles.
She opened Homestead Family Medicine in 2019. She cares for acute and chronic concerns and focuses on prevention and long-term health through whole-body, whole-life care. She also offers nutrition, movement and lifestyle support, and evidence-informed approaches to health, including supplements and emerging therapies when appropriate.
She makes house calls when patients need care at home. Her work is guided by a belief that good medicine takes skill, honesty and the willingness to slow down and truly listen.
Membership and fees
Monthly membership at Homestead Family Medicine is $150 for the first adult, $125 for a second adult in the home and $100 for each additional adult 18 or older.
Each child under 18 is $50 a month.
Membership covers office visits, follow-ups, virtual visits and direct communication with the doctor, many procedures and in-office tests are included at no extra cost, and labs and medications are at wholesale rates.
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Patient reviews
"Takes the time to listen to every concern carefully."
Transparent and open to communicate
"Demonstrates transparency in medical practices."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Pennavaria take insurance, or offer a membership?
Homestead Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice. The practice does not accept insurance.
How much does a membership at Homestead Family Medicine cost?
The first adult pays $150 a month and a second adult in the home pays $125. Each additional adult 18 or older pays $100 a month and each child under 18 pays $50.
Is Dr. Pennavaria board certified?
Yes, Dr. Pennavaria is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Where did Dr. Pennavaria train?
Dr. Pennavaria earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2001. She completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Orange County in 2004.
Does Dr. Pennavaria offer telehealth?
Membership at the practice includes virtual visits.
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