About Our Office

Hickory Medical Direct Primary Care opened its doors in 2016 and was a central part of the revitalization of West Columbus Avenue in downtown Bellefontaine in 2018. The office was in the King Building until 2024, when we opened our newly renovated office at 1125 Rush Avenue. The new location has more accessible parking and shares space with Affiliated Dermatology (Lower level, Open Mon - Thur 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM) and Premier Allergy and Asthma (Open Tuesdays from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).

About Direct Primary Care (DPC)

The goal of direct primary care is to eliminate many of the hassles and extra costs that arise when health insurance is involved in healthcare decisions. Insurance is most effective for covering large, unpredictable expenses. Imagine if car insurance covered routine expenses like gasoline, windshield wipers, and tires — it would become prohibitively expensive. People might also be less mindful of usage, and every small step would require documentation to verify what happened. Healthcare operates similarly. Primary care — including consultations for illness, chronic disease management, and careful assessment of medications — can be delivered far more efficiently outside of insurance coverage.

Websites where you can read more about Direct Primary Care:
       Direct Primary Care Coalition
       Heritage Foundation DPC Report