Dr. Edwin Tamayo, MD
DPC Internal Medicine physician, Austin, TX
Direct Care of TexasDr. Tamayo is a DPC Internal Medicine physician who taught for many years and created Direct Care of Texas.
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About Dr. Tamayo
Dr. Tamayo is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his MD at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and specialized as a doctor for adults there. He was honored as Chief Resident in his program.
He taught at University Hospital and the VA Hospital, and at UT Health San Antonio, for many years. He also led a primary care team in an office setting for many years. He has volunteered on medical missions and in hurricane shelters, among other community projects.
He created Direct Care of Texas so patients can talk and work directly with their physician, without health-system barriers. The practice offers direct primary care, and he helps patients in English and in Spanish. He enjoys surprising patients with unusual access and convenience.
Membership and fees
Direct Care of Texas is a direct primary care practice.
Membership costs $99 a month.
It includes unlimited text, phone and video calls and unlimited office visits.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Tamayo offer a membership?
Yes. Direct Care of Texas is a direct primary care practice with a monthly membership.
How much does a membership at Direct Care of Texas cost?
Membership costs $99 a month. It includes unlimited text, phone and video calls and unlimited office visits.
Is Dr. Tamayo board certified?
Dr. Tamayo is board certified in internal medicine.
Where did Dr. Tamayo train?
He earned his MD at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He specialized as a doctor for adults there and was honored as Chief Resident of the program.
Does Direct Care of Texas offer telehealth or house calls?
Direct Care of Texas offers visits by text, call or video. The practice also offers house calls.
Does Dr. Tamayo speak Spanish?
Yes. He helps his patients in English and in Spanish.
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