About
Dr. Chelsey Kahanowitch is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Liberty Direct Primary Care in Westlake Village, California. She earned her DO from Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. Her residency training took her to the Northridge Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. After completing her training, she spent five years as a family medicine physician with Adventist Health Simi Valley before launching her own practice.
Dr. Kahanowitch brings a background in Athletic Training to her clinical work. She founded the Sports Medicine program at Agoura Hills High School, where she taught for five years. She is passionate about working with athletes and helping patients connect their fitness goals to their overall health. Outside the clinic, she enjoys riding horses, surfing, and serving on her church worship team. She and her husband Brett are raising three children, Rowyn, Rowdy, and Rocky Mae, and share a commitment to faith, family, and community.
Education & Training
Medical School
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2016)
Residency
Northridge Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Background in Athletic Training; founded Sports Medicine program at Agoura Hills High School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kahanowitch right for?
Dr. Kahanowitch works well with patients from newborns through older adults who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Athletes and active patients benefit from her sports medicine background and Athletic Training expertise. Families seeking a single physician for multiple household members find her panel structure and tiered membership pricing practical. Patients managing chronic conditions or looking for same-day urgent care access also fit well with her practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kahanowitch treats a broad range of conditions across all ages, from newborns through seniors. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and sports medicine. She also handles urgent care needs, respiratory issues, skin conditions, and more through in-office procedures like cryotherapy, joint injections, and laceration repair.
Yes, Dr. Kahanowitch holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her DO from Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 and completed her residency at the Northridge Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yes, Dr. Kahanowitch sees patients from birth through adulthood. She provides newborn screenings, growth and development monitoring, and immunizations for pediatric patients. She also manages adult and senior health needs, including chronic condition management and preventive care.
Dr. Kahanowitch brings a background in Athletic Training to her family medicine practice. She founded the Sports Medicine program at Agoura Hills High School and taught there for five years. She is passionate about working with athletes and helping patients tie their fitness goals to their broader health picture.
Yes, Dr. Kahanowitch performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include laceration repair and suturing, joint injections, cryotherapy for skin lesions, skin biopsies, nebulizer treatments, EKG monitoring, and IV and infusion therapy. Members can access these services as part of their membership.
Yes, Dr. Kahanowitch offers both telehealth appointments and house calls for acute illness. Members can connect with her remotely or request a home visit when illness makes traveling to the office difficult.
Dr. Kahanowitch's background in Athletic Training and her work founding the Sports Medicine program at Agoura Hills High School reflect a longstanding passion for patient wellness and physical health. She built Liberty Direct Primary Care to deliver personalized, relationship-driven care across every stage of life.
Dr. Kahanowitch completed her residency after earning her DO in 2016. She then spent five years practicing family medicine at Adventist Health Simi Valley before founding Liberty Direct Primary Care in Westlake Village.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026