Direct Doctors
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $80/mo (ages 2-18 with parent member) | $119/mo (ages 18-64, or under 18 without parent member) | $135/mo (ages 65+) | $150/mo (newborns up to age 2) | $300+/mo (homebound care, pricing by location) | One-time sign-on fee: $100 per new patient | Re-joining fee for prior/returning patients: $300 |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | East Greenwich, Riverside, Rhode Island |
| Doctors | Sara Delaporta MD, Family Medicine, Lauren Hedde DO, Family Medicine, James Hedde DO, Family Medicine + 4 more |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Telehealth Type | Text, phone, email, remote visits (photo-based) |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Direct Doctors, seven physicians deliver direct primary care across two Rhode Island locations. Co-founders Lauren Hedde DO, James Hedde DO, and Mark Turshen MD launched the practice in August 2014. All three trained in family medicine at Brown. The practice has grown steadily since and now serves 1,800-plus Rhode Island patients.
Every physician at Direct Doctors holds a medical degree. The practice employs no nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Members pay a flat monthly fee of $119 with no copays. The practice does not bill insurance for primary care visits. Patients keep their insurance for labs, medications, specialists, and emergencies. Appointments run 60 minutes, same-day access is available, and doctors give patients their cell numbers for texts, calls, and emails. The practice also offers house calls at no added charge. Dr. Erin Kunkel leads a dedicated women's health program covering menopause, gynecology, and obesity medicine. Dr. Ashley Lakin runs Flora Family Health in Riverside, focusing on prenatal care and lactation medicine. Dr. Sara Delaporta and Dr. Laura Henseler round out the team with expertise in addiction medicine, reproductive health, and full-spectrum family medicine.
Details
Address
2639 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone
(401) 400-2699Website
Visit websiteMembership
$119/monthly
Membership Details
Monthly membership fee covers all primary care services with no copays or insurance billing. One-time sign-on fee of $100 per new patient. Gynecologic & Pregnancy Care priced separately.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The standard monthly membership fee at Direct Doctors is $119 for adults ages 18 to 64. Children ages 2 to 18 with a parent member pay $80 per month. Adults 65 and older pay $135 per month. Newborns up to age 2 pay $150 per month. A one-time sign-on fee of $100 applies to each new patient. Gynecologic and pregnancy care carry separate pricing.
The monthly fee covers all primary care services with no copays and no insurance billing for visits. That includes acute sick visits, wellness checks, chronic disease management, vaccinations, sports physicals, minor skin procedures, some joint injections, and basic gynecologic care. The practice also includes house calls and remote visits at no added charge beyond the monthly fee.
Yes. Direct Doctors does not bill insurance for primary care visits, but patients keep their coverage for everything else. Members use their insurance for prescriptions, lab work, specialist referrals, and emergency care. Over 95 percent of Direct Doctors patients carry health insurance alongside their membership.
Yes. As of January 2026, the IRS allows HSA funds to cover DPC membership fees up to $150 per adult or $300 per family. FSA eligibility depends on your employer's plan criteria, so check directly with your plan administrator.
Yes. Direct Doctors offers same-day direct access for acute concerns. Members can also reach their doctor by text, call, or email at any time. Online scheduling makes it easy to book ahead, and patients rarely wait when they arrive.
Yes. House calls are available at no additional charge beyond the monthly membership fee. Doctors also handle many issues remotely, including photo consultations and prescription requests, so patients can get care from home when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Every provider at Direct Doctors is a physician. The practice does not employ nurse practitioners or physician assistants. All seven doctors hold board certifications and trained at accredited residency programs.
Rhode Island allows physicians to buy and dispense medications directly, and Direct Doctors takes advantage of that to offer medications at wholesale pricing. The practice also partners with GoodRx and actively discusses cost management options with patients to help reduce out-of-pocket prescription expenses.
Yes. Members can connect with their doctor by text, phone, or video. Doctors handle many clinically appropriate issues remotely, including reviewing photos, renewing prescriptions, and answering medical questions without an in-office visit.
Direct Doctors cares for patients from newborns through geriatric age. Family medicine physicians on staff manage pediatric, adult, and senior care. Dr. Ashley Lakin at Flora Family Health in Riverside specializes in newborn and family care alongside prenatal services. Dr. Laura Henseler sees patients from early adolescence through end of life.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026