About
Dr. Vanessa Kiepura is a board-eligible internist and the founder of Harbor Light Direct Primary Care in Alpharetta, Georgia. She earned dual bachelor's degrees in Biology and Psychology from the University of Georgia in 2009. She then went on to Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, graduating in 2014 with AOA distinction, an honor reserved for the top 10% of her class. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern McGaw in 2017.
Dr. Kiepura describes herself as a data-driven decision-maker who spent years in traditional primary care before seeking a better model. She attended the DPC Masterminds conference and found clarity in a room full of physicians who had rediscovered their purpose. That experience led her to build Harbor Light around one guiding idea: taking excellent, complete care of patients. She focuses on accessible, relationship-driven internal medicine for adults, and she makes herself available by phone, text, and email so patients can reach her when it matters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, BS Biology, BS Psychology, 2009
Medical School
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, 2014 (Graduated with AOA distinction - top 10% of class)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern McGaw, 2017
Who is Dr. Kiepura right for?
Dr. Kiepura is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her internal medicine background and thorough approach. She works well with individuals who value direct access to their doctor outside of scheduled visits. Adults seeking transparent, predictable costs for primary care will find her membership structure straightforward. Medicare-eligible patients can also join, as Dr. Kiepura still coordinates tests and referrals covered by Medicare benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kiepura provides comprehensive primary care and internal medicine for adults. She treats acute illnesses like strep, flu, COVID, and urinary infections, and she manages chronic conditions through ongoing, relationship-based care. She also performs women's health exams and EKGs in the office.
Yes, Dr. Kiepura currently accepts new adult patients at Harbor Light Direct Primary Care. Prospective patients can submit a sign-up request through the practice website to get started.
Dr. Kiepura earned her medical degree from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in 2014, graduating with AOA distinction for finishing in the top 10% of her class. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern McGaw in 2017.
Members receive a direct access number at registration for calls and texts. Dr. Kiepura also monitors email during business hours and remains available for true urgent needs on evenings and weekends at her professional discretion.
Yes, Dr. Kiepura accepts Medicare patients. She has opted out of Medicare direct billing, so the monthly membership fee does not run through Medicare. However, tests she orders and referrals she generates remain covered by patients' Medicare benefits.
Dr. Kiepura takes a thorough, patient-centered approach to internal medicine. She prioritizes spending meaningful time with each patient, understanding their personal health goals, and coordinating care when specialists are needed. She describes her decision-making style as data-driven, grounding her recommendations in evidence.
Yes, Dr. Kiepura conducts virtual visits as part of every membership. Many acute concerns and follow-up conversations can happen without an in-office trip, which makes care more convenient for working adults.
Dr. Kiepura built Harbor Light specifically to remove the time pressures and insurance constraints that limit traditional primary care. She keeps her patient panel small so she can offer same-day and next-day sick appointments, longer visits, and direct access by phone and text.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026