
Better Health Family Medicine
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Doctors | Brett Dickinson MD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Online visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Better Health Family Medicine, Dr. Brett Dickinson delivers direct primary care to patients in Desloge, Missouri. He brings over 19 years of experience across family medicine, hospice, and emergency medicine. That breadth of training informs how he approaches everyday primary care.
The practice offers unlimited online and in-person visits, same-day appointments, and extended visit times. Dr. Dickinson handles blood draws, in-office procedures, and a full range of examinations including wellness, sports, and DOT. Patients can pre-enroll online or schedule a meet-and-greet to learn more before joining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Better Health Family Medicine operates on a direct primary care model, meaning patients pay a membership fee directly to the practice. Dr. Dickinson offers unlimited in-person and online visits without per-visit charges. This setup gives patients consistent access to their physician without the friction of traditional billing.
Yes, Better Health Family Medicine offers same-day appointments. Dr. Dickinson also provides extended visit times, so patients have enough time to fully discuss their concerns during each visit.
Yes, the practice offers unlimited telehealth visits. Patients can connect with Dr. Dickinson online for many concerns without needing to come into the Desloge office.
The practice offers family medicine, blood draws, in-office procedures, wellness examinations, sports physicals, and DOT examinations. Dr. Dickinson handles these services at the office located at 216 N Lincoln St in Desloge, Missouri.
Prospective patients can pre-enroll through an online form on the practice website. Better Health Family Medicine also offers a meet-and-greet option so patients can learn about the practice before committing to membership.
Better Health Family Medicine operates as a direct primary care practice. Patients pay the practice directly rather than routing care through insurance. Patients may still carry insurance for hospitalizations or specialty care outside the practice.
Yes, Dr. Dickinson performs in-office procedures at Better Health Family Medicine. Having these services available on-site means patients avoid separate referral appointments for many common needs.
Better Health Family Medicine serves patients who want consistent access to a single, experienced physician. The practice fits individuals and families seeking same-day availability, extended visits, and a direct relationship with their doctor. It also suits patients who need occupational or sports physicals in addition to routine primary care.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026
