Dr. Lyndsi Cress, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Little River, SC
Coral Direct Primary CareDr. Cress founded Coral Direct Primary Care and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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About Dr. Cress
Dr. Cress earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2014, and completed her family residency at United Hospital Center in 2017. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Cress previously practiced in her hometown of Buckhannon, WV. She worked within a local hospital system in North Myrtle Beach for five years, starting in 2019. She welcomes patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.
Coral Direct Primary Care charges one simple monthly fee instead of billing insurance, with no copays. The practice keeps its panel small, typically 300-600 patients. Members can reach her by phone, text or email, even when out of town.
She believes in unhurried appointments that leave space for every concern and question.
Membership and fees
Monthly membership at Coral Direct Primary Care is $50 for ages 0 to 17, $100 for ages 18 to 64 and $120 for ages 65 and older.
A family of four (2 adults, 2 children) is $275 a month, each additional child is $25 a month, and enrollment is a one-time $100 per individual or $200 per family.
Certain medications or vaccines, advanced lab tests or imaging studies, and tests or procedures sent to other facilities may cost extra, and home visits within 5 miles of the office carry an added fee.
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Does Dr. Cress take insurance, or offer a membership?
Coral Direct Primary Care does not bill insurance and instead charges a monthly membership fee directly. The practice recommends keeping a high-deductible health insurance plan or a health share plan for catastrophic events, specialty care and hospitalization. Membership starts with a 3-month initial commitment, then continues month-to-month.
How much does a membership at Coral Direct Primary Care cost?
Monthly membership is $50 for ages 0 to 17, $100 for ages 18 to 64 and $120 for ages 65 and older. Enrollment is a one-time $100 per individual or $200 per family, and some medications, vaccines, advanced tests and outside procedures may cost extra.
Is Dr. Cress board certified?
Dr. Cress is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Where did Dr. Cress train?
Dr. Cress earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2014. She completed her family residency at United Hospital Center in 2017.
Where is Dr. Cress's office?
Dr. Cress founded Coral Direct Primary Care.
Does Dr. Cress offer telehealth?
Video visits for appropriate care needs are included at Coral Direct Primary Care. Members can reach Dr. Cress by phone, text or email, even when out of town.
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