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Dr. Clifton Straughn, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Anderson, SC

Direct Access MD
5.0 (6 reviews)

Dr. Straughn joined Direct Access MD to spend more time with his patients after caring for patients in Anderson.

1208 Ella Street, Anderson, SC 29621
At a glance
Practice model
Membership-based direct primary care, no insurance accepted
Adult membership
$65 ages 20 to 44, $80 ages 45 to 64, $100 ages 65 and up, per month

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About Dr. Straughn

Dr. Straughn joined Direct Access MD to spend more time with his patients and focus on their needs, after caring for patients in Anderson. He graduated from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1982 and completed his family medicine residency at AnMed in 1985. MDedge identified him as a partner at Direct Access MD.

Medscape also quoted him in its article "Want to Add a New Partner to Your Practice?"

Membership and fees

Under pricing effective January 1, 2025, membership at Direct Access MD is $30 a month for ages 0 to 24 with a parent, $65 for ages 20 to 44, $80 for ages 45 to 64, and $100 for ages 65 and older.

The practice does not accept insurance.

Membership includes an annual physical, same-day or next-day visits for urgent needs, extended and relaxed appointments, wholesale labs and generic medications, and personalized nutrition and wellness plans.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
Bowman Gray School of Medicine, 1982
Residency
Family medicine, AnMed, 1985
NPI
1043275506

Location

1208 Ella Street, Anderson, SC 29621
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Quoted in the Medscape article "Want to Add a New Partner to Your Practice?"

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Always listens carefully and offers thoughtful advice. Never rushes through an appointment, ensuring you feel valued."

FMDD UserMay 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Has a caring and compassionate demeanor that resonates with patients. Thorough and has attention to detail."

FMDD UserDec 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Not currently a patient

"Dr Straughn was our family’s physician from the early 90s to 2015. He is the best diagnostician I have ever met in Anderson. There were several times he identified diseases in one of our family members that was spot on. I’m sorry he is no longer in a medical practice that accepts insurance. He is truly missed."

RebeccaApr 2023

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Straughn take insurance, or offer a membership?

Direct Access MD is a membership based, direct primary care practice, and it does not accept insurance.

How much does a membership at Direct Access MD cost?

Under pricing effective January 1, 2025, membership is $30 a month for ages 0 to 24 with a parent, $65 for ages 20 to 44, $80 for ages 45 to 64, and $100 for ages 65 and older.

Where did Dr. Straughn train?

Dr. Straughn graduated from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1982 and completed his family medicine residency at AnMed in 1985.

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