About
Dr. Melanie Story is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Genesis 1 Health Direct Primary Care in Louisville, Kentucky. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and brings deep roots in the Louisville medical community. Dr. Story serves on the DPC Coalition National Steering Committee, shaping the direction of Direct Primary Care at a national level. She also holds a seat on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Kentucky Advisory Committee.
Patients and peers alike have recognized her work for years. Dr. Story has earned the Louisville Top Doctor designation multiple years, including in 2019 for Family Medicine. She has received the Compassionate Physician Award multiple times and earned the Best of Kentuckiana distinction across multiple years. Louisville Voice Tribune and Today's Woman have both featured her. Patients who have followed her for nearly a decade describe her as thorough, attentive, and quick with follow-up. Dr. Story spends genuine time with each patient and builds care plans that address real health concerns rather than rushing through visits.
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Who is Dr. Story right for?
Dr. Story is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a long-term relationship with their primary care physician. Patients who want extended appointment time and same-day access for acute concerns will find her approach well-suited to their needs. She treats the whole family and handles a broad scope of primary care, from preventive screenings to medical procedures and specialist coordination. Patients who value a physician who listens carefully and follows up thoroughly tend to thrive under her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Story specializes in family medicine. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, covering preventive health, acute illness, chronic disease management, and coordination with specialists.
Yes. Dr. Story holds board certification in Family Medicine. She has maintained that certification throughout her career in Louisville.
Dr. Story has earned the Louisville Top Doctor designation multiple years, including 2019 in Family Medicine. She has also received the Compassionate Physician Award multiple times and the Best of Kentuckiana recognition across several years.
Yes. Dr. Story is well known for giving patients as much time as they need during visits. Her Direct Primary Care model allows for longer appointments, thorough discussions, and careful follow-up after each visit.
Dr. Story serves on the DPC Coalition National Steering Committee. That role gives her a direct voice in shaping policy and standards for Direct Primary Care practices across the country.
Yes. Dr. Story coordinates care with specialists and manages discharge planning with a patient's chosen hospitalist. Patients report that she moves quickly to connect them with the right specialists when needed.
Dr. Story performs a range of in-office diagnostics and procedures, including EKGs, BioMetrics and Go365 screenings, physical exams, and additional medical diagnostics. She handles many needs directly so patients avoid unnecessary referrals.
Many patients have followed Dr. Story for years. Some have remained under her care for nearly a decade, citing her thoroughness, diagnostic accuracy, and strong patient relationships as reasons they stay.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026