Dr. Katriny Ikbal, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Austin, TX
DirectMed DPCDr. Katriny Ikbal is a DPC Family Medicine physician who opened the DirectMed direct primary care practice in 2015.
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About Dr. Ikbal
Dr. Ikbal is a board certified family physician and the founder of DirectMed DPC. She opened the practice in 2015 after several years in urgent care. She studied nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin, then attended Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, for medical school.
Her residency was at the UT Southwestern Family Medicine Residency in Austin. The practice is not contracted with any health insurance or third-party payors. Patients pay a monthly membership fee for unlimited, direct access to their physician. Dr. Ikbal practices with a holistic approach at Lakeway.
Membership and fees
Dr. Ikbal is mostly at capacity and accepts new patients only on a limited basis, at $149 a month.
Practice-wide primary care memberships are $119 a month for adults and $229 a month for couples.
Practice-wide membership for children is $69 a month, or $89 a month if no adults are enrolled with the children.
$119 per month (adult)
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Patient reviews
"Ensures every interaction feels supportive and respectful."
"Handles all situations with calmness and thoughtful precision."
Direct Med gets high marks by me.
"Dr. Ikbal has been our family physician for many years. She is well-informed, kind, and professional. If you're thinking about making a change or seeking a new primary care physician, don't wait. Direct Med gets high marks by me."
I'm delighted that I found her.
"Dr. Ikbal is exceptional. A very nice person who listens intently to all of your questions and provides clear, concise, and easy-to-understand answers. I'm delighted that I found her."
We will surely return!
"Dr. Ikbal responded quickly to our appointment request. Her pleasant approach placed my kid at ease during his physical. We will surely return!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Ikbal take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice is not contracted with any health insurance or third-party payors. Patients pay a monthly membership fee for unlimited, direct access to their physician.
How much does a membership at DirectMed cost?
Dr. Ikbal is mostly at capacity and accepts new patients only on a limited basis, at $149 a month. Practice-wide memberships are $119 a month for adults and $229 a month for couples. Children are $69 a month, or $89 a month if no adults are enrolled with the children.
Is Dr. Ikbal board certified?
Dr. Ikbal is a board certified family physician.
Where did Dr. Ikbal train?
She went to medical school at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She completed her residency at the UT Southwestern Family Medicine Residency in Austin.
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