Birmingham Direct Primary Care
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $149/month (paid monthly) or $139/month (paid yearly). Kids 18 and under are $49/month when enrolled with their parents. A one-time registration fee of $50 per patient ($100 per family) applies. |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Greater Birmingham area, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Calera, Trussville, Moody, Pell City |
| Doctors | Efe Sahinoglu M.D., Family Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Telehealth Type | Call, text, email, or video chat |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
Dr. Efe Sahinoglu founded Birmingham Direct Primary Care in 2018. He wanted to provide quality primary care with a strong patient-doctor relationship. Having lived in Alabama for two decades, he chose to serve the local Birmingham community. The practice operates on a direct care model to foster unrushed, personalized medicine.
Patients receive 60-minute appointments and direct access to their doctor. Birmingham DPC provides same-day or next-day visits for urgent health needs. The practice offers comprehensive family medicine and chronic disease management. Members also benefit from specialized programs in men's health and medical weight loss.
Details
Phone
(205) 582-3322Website
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$149/monthly ($1,668/annual)
Membership Details
Direct Primary Care membership is $149/month if paid monthly, or an effective rate of $139/month if paid annually. Children 18 and under are $49/month with an enrolled parent. There is a one-time registration fee of $50 per patient or $100 per family. The practice also offers a separate weight loss program for $99/month and a men's health program.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
An adult membership costs $149 per month. The practice offers a discounted rate of $139 per month for members who pay annually. Children 18 and under can join for $49 per month with an enrolled parent. The practice charges a one-time registration fee of $50 per patient.
Your membership fee covers all primary care visits with no copays. It includes wellness physicals, chronic disease management, and acute care. Members also receive direct access to Dr. Sahinoglu, same-day appointments, and wholesale prices on labs and medications.
Birmingham Direct Primary Care does not accept insurance for membership fees. This model removes insurance bureaucracy from the primary care relationship. We recommend patients maintain insurance for major medical needs like surgery or hospitalization. The practice can provide information on pairing your membership with a cost-sharing plan.
Typical appointments with Dr. Sahinoglu last up to 60 minutes. This extended time allows for unrushed and thorough conversations about your health. The practice guarantees no wait times in the waiting room.
Yes, the practice offers same-day or next-day appointments for members with urgent needs. Members also have direct access to Dr. Sahinoglu by phone, text, or email for quick questions and after-hours concerns.
Yes, Birmingham Direct Primary Care offers telemedicine services. Patients can connect with Dr. Sahinoglu through secure video chat for consultations. This provides a convenient option for many health concerns that do not require an in-person examination.
Yes, the practice offers several additional wellness services. These include a separate medical weight loss program for $99 per month. The practice also provides a men's health program for low testosterone and cosmetic services like Botulinum Toxin injections.
Prospective patients can enroll through the practice website. The sign-up process is simple and clearly outlines payment policies. A one-time registration fee of $50 per patient or a maximum of $100 per family applies upon joining.
Practice last updated April 5, 2026