About
Dr. Paula Dygert, MD, brings twenty years of primary care experience to her Spokane practice. She holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. That training lets her care for patients from childhood through adulthood under one roof.
Dr. Dygert spent her first twelve years in medicine at Afton Family Health Center in Upstate New York, working alongside her father. There she treated patients of all ages in the outpatient clinic, rounded on hospital patients, and taught medical students and residents. She relocated to Spokane in 2016 and worked in several local primary care settings before founding Simplicity Direct Care. She practices evidence-based, holistic medicine and approaches every patient as a whole person. Her patients reach her directly by cell phone or the Spruce text app, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Dual certification program in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Certifications
Who is Dr. Dygert right for?
Dr. Dygert works well with patients of all ages, from children to older adults. Her dual certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics makes her a natural fit for families seeking a single trusted physician. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her thorough, relationship-driven approach. She is especially well-suited for patients who want same-day access and direct communication with their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dygert treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. Her dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics covers both adult and pediatric care. She manages chronic diseases, handles urgent care concerns, and performs annual physical exams. She estimates she can address roughly 90% of primary care needs directly and connects patients with the right specialists for everything else.
Yes. Dr. Dygert holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She completed a dual certification training program to earn both credentials.
Dr. Dygert has twenty years of clinical experience. She spent the first twelve years practicing alongside her father at Afton Family Health Center in Upstate New York before relocating to Spokane in 2016.
Yes. Dr. Dygert gives her patients direct access via cell phone and the Spruce text app. She is reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For urgent questions, she replies the same day.
Yes. Dr. Dygert is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, so she treats patients across all age groups. Families can see her as a single primary care physician for both adults and children.
Dr. Dygert practices evidence-based, holistic primary care. She takes time to understand each patient's full medical history and health priorities. Her goal is to treat patients as whole people, not just a set of symptoms. Longer appointment times support that approach.
Yes. Earlier in her career, Dr. Dygert rounded on hospital patients and taught medical students and residents at Afton Family Health Center in New York. Her outpatient practice today focuses on primary and preventive care.
Dr. Dygert accepts Traditional Medicare Part B and Medicare Supplemental Plans. Medicare patients are not eligible for the DPC membership; she bills Medicare directly for their visits. She does not accept Medicare Advantage Plans.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026