About
Chris Lupold, MD, FAAFP founded Alere Family Health after more than 16 years in employed clinical positions. He grew up in rural Pennsylvania, where his mother practiced as a family doctor. That upbringing shaped his view of what medicine could look like at its best. He heard about direct primary care in 1999 and held onto the idea for years before turning it into reality.
Dr. Lupold holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries the Fellow designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. He founded Alere specifically to practice with price transparency and to spend real time with each patient. Family medicine across all ages sits at the center of his clinical work.
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Who is Dr. Lupold right for?
Dr. Lupold serves patients of all ages who want a family physician they can reach quickly. He works well with patients who value price transparency and direct communication. Adults managing ongoing health concerns benefit from his extended appointment model. Patients who prefer a doctor with deep roots in rural Pennsylvania medicine will find a natural fit here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lupold specializes in family medicine for patients across all age groups. His clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and primary care for the whole family.
Yes. Dr. Lupold holds board certification in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a designation abbreviated as FAAFP.
Dr. Lupold spent more than 16 years in employed clinical positions before founding Alere Family Health. That experience spans a broad range of family medicine cases across diverse patient populations.
Dr. Lupold founded Alere Family Health to practice medicine the way he believed it should work. He wanted price transparency and enough time with each patient to provide thorough, relationship-driven care. "
Yes. Dr. Lupold and the Alere team connect with patients by phone, email, and video conferencing. This flexibility means patients can access their doctor without always coming into the office.
Yes. Dr. Lupold practices full-scope family medicine and sees patients across all age groups, from children to older adults.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026