Dr. Shirley Metz, DO
DPC Family Medicine physician, Lakeway, TX
DirectMed DPCDr. Metz is a DPC Family Medicine physician at DirectMed DPC who has practiced family medicine since 2003.
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About Dr. Metz
Dr. Metz earned a BS in biochemistry and cell biology from UC San Diego. She worked for two years as a chemist at a biotech company. She attended Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA.
She finished residency in 2006 with the Scripps Family Medicine Residency Program in Chula Vista and was co-chief resident in her final year. She began her career at Sharp Rees-Stealy medical group and cared for patients there for 13 years. She moved to Austin in 2018.
She says her osteopathic training gives her a whole-person view of care. That training lets her diagnose and possibly treat injuries with hands-on care. Dr. Metz practices direct primary care with an in-depth functional medicine approach.
She stresses partnership and shared decision-making. She advises that vitamins and supplements should add to a healthy lifestyle and not replace it. Outside work she enjoys pickleball, weight lifting, travel, cuisine and fashion.
Membership and fees
Membership with Dr. Metz costs $299 a month for adults, $590 a month for couples and $149 a month for children.
It includes unlimited direct access to the physician.
The practice does not contract with insurers or third-party payors.
$299 per month (adult)
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Does Dr. Metz take insurance, or offer a membership?
Dr. Metz practices direct primary care with a monthly membership. The practice does not contract with insurers or third-party payors.
How much does a membership with Dr. Metz cost?
Membership is $299 a month for adults, $590 a month for couples and $149 a month for children.
Where did Dr. Metz train?
She attended Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. She finished residency in 2006 with the Scripps Family Medicine Residency Program.
Where does Dr. Metz practice?
Dr. Metz practices at DirectMed DPC, a direct primary care practice.
Does Dr. Metz offer hands-on osteopathic treatment?
As an osteopath she has extra training in the musculoskeletal system. That training lets her diagnose and possibly treat injuries with hands-on care.
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