About
Dr. Dorcas Lacayo earned her medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. That same institution awarded her a Master's in Public Health through its School of Public Health. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries licenses in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio.
Dr. Lacayo brings more than 13 years of experience spanning primary care, urgent care, and emergency medicine. She built that experience working across healthcare systems in New York City, Jamestown, NY, and Erie, PA. She founded Hope Direct Healthcare to put patients at the center of every clinical decision. Prevention guides her approach; she believes catching problems early produces better outcomes than treating illness after the fact. She personally performs all house calls for her members. She sees patients in English and Spanish, and she welcomes prospective patients to a free meet-and-greet before joining.
Education & Training
Medical School
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Residency
Family Medicine, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY
Additional Training
Master's in Public Health (MPH), SUNY Downstate School of Public Health
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lacayo right for?
Dr. Lacayo serves adults and children seeking a primary care doctor who knows them by name. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, COPD, or hypothyroidism benefit from her longitudinal, prevention-focused approach. She suits families who want same-day access and direct communication without navigating an insurance system. Patients who speak Spanish and prefer care in their native language will feel at home here. Adults pursuing medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications also find a structured, supervised program through her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lacayo manages a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. She regularly treats hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, COPD, asthma, hypothyroidism, anxiety, and depression. For acute needs, she handles urinary tract infections, sore throats, sinus infections, ear infections, and more. She also performs EKGs, breathing treatments, splinting, laceration care, and boil drainage in the office.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also earned a Master's in Public Health from SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, adding a population health perspective to her clinical training.
Dr. Lacayo completed her Family Medicine residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Honduras and her Master's in Public Health from the SUNY Downstate School of Public Health.
Dr. Lacayo has practiced medicine for more than 13 years. Her career spans primary care, urgent care, and emergency medicine across healthcare systems in New York City, Jamestown, NY, and Erie, PA.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo conducts visits in both English and Spanish. Hope Direct Healthcare serves a bilingual patient population throughout Erie County, PA.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo personally performs all house calls. Members receive one house call per year included in their membership. The service covers areas within 20 miles of Union City, including Erie County, PA, and parts of New York. Additional house calls are available for $220 each.
Dr. Lacayo believes prevention is the best medicine. She focuses on catching health issues before they escalate. Appointments run 30 minutes to an hour, giving her time to review a patient's full health picture, not just the presenting concern.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo offers a free meet-and-greet for prospective patients. This visit lets you ask questions and decide whether her practice is the right fit before committing to a membership.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo runs a Medical Weight Loss Program using GLP-1 medications including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. The program costs $269 per month for three months. After a one-on-one consultation to review eligibility, she prescribes the medication and ships it directly to the patient's home.
Yes. Dr. Lacayo completes Immigration Physicals using Form I-693 for both adults and children. The adult fee is $350 and the child fee is $300. She reviews vaccination records, performs a full physical exam, and orders any required labs or vaccines. Completed documents are ready in a sealed envelope within one week or less.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026