Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Individual: Child 0-18 $60/mo, College Student $60/mo, 19-49 $70/mo, 50-98 $80/mo, 99+ FREE | Couples or 1 Parent+Child: $10 OFF combined price/mo | Families: Parents + up to 2 dependents $160/mo, $10 each addtl child up to $180/mo | Snow Birds: $30/mo while out of town | $75 registration fee (individual/couple), $100 registration fee (family) | Pay annually and receive 1 month FREE |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | St. Joseph, Berrien County, SW Michigan, South Haven |
| Doctors | Brendan Barnes DO, Family Medicine, James Gendernalik DO, Family Medicine, Leanne Mancini DO, Family Medicine + 1 more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Telehealth Type | Phone, text, email, Skype/Facetime, Spruce App (secure messaging), Elation Passport App |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC, four physician-owners deliver full-spectrum family medicine to patients across Southwest Michigan. Drs. Michael Eggebrecht, Leanne Mancini, Allison Meadows, and James Gendernalik lead the practice, joined by Dr. Brendan Barnes. The practice traces its roots to 1986, when Dr. George Heenan and Dr. John Proos built it from the ground up in Berrien County.
In October 2017, the team made a pivotal move: they left their longtime building and became the first true Direct Primary Care practice in the entire region. Members pay $70 per month with no copays and no surprise bills. The physicians stay reachable by phone, text, and email around the clock, every day of the year. Appointments run at least 30 minutes, and same-day or next-day visits cover acute needs. The practice offers a wide range of in-office procedures, labs, imaging, and a medication dispensary. Families who joined in the 1980s still come in today, now bringing their children and grandchildren.
Details
Address
147 Peace Blvd, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone
(269) 429-5000Website
Visit websiteMembership
$70/monthly
Membership Details
Monthly membership with no copays or surprise costs. One-time registration fee of $75 (individuals/couples) or $100 (families). Pay annually and receive 1 month FREE. Snow Bird plan at $30/month while out of town.
Typical Appointment
30 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership costs $70 per month with no copays and no surprise costs. A one-time registration fee of $75 applies for individuals or couples, and $100 for families. Members who pay annually receive one month free. The practice also offers a Snow Bird plan at $30 per month for members who are out of town for extended periods.
The membership covers a wide range of services including annual physicals, well-child and newborn visits, chronic care, acute same-day or next-day visits, DOT and sports physicals, osteopathic manipulation therapy (up to 15 visits per year), EKGs, spirometry, skin biopsies, joint injections, cryotherapy, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, ear wash, vaccinations, and in-office lab tests. Members also have access to drastically reduced pricing on additional lab work, imaging, and wholesale medications, plus at-cost durable medical equipment.
Yes. All four physicians stay available by phone, text, and email 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For urgent after-hours needs, members use the Spruce App for secure messaging. For non-urgent questions, the Elation Passport App connects patients directly to their care team.
Yes. Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC offers same-day and next-day appointments for acute needs. Standard appointments run at least 30 minutes, and most non-urgent visits are available within 3 to 5 days.
No. The practice operates outside of insurance billing for membership services. Members pay a flat monthly fee and the practice handles their primary care needs directly. Carrying insurance for hospitalizations or specialist care is still advisable, and the practice can help coordinate those referrals.
Yes. Physicians offer telehealth visits for appropriate situations and make house calls when needed. Members can also communicate with their doctor by phone, text, or email as part of their membership.
Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC serves patients of all ages, from newborns through seniors. The practice has cared for multiple generations of the same families, with some patients who started in the 1980s now bringing their grandchildren.
New patients can download adult or pediatric new patient forms from the practice website, complete them electronically or in print, and bring them to their first visit. The Elation Passport App allows members to request appointments, review lab results, and message their physician directly.
Yes. Members of Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC who join either the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph or Niles YMCA receive discounted pricing at both facilities. The practice views physical activity as a core part of overall health and wellness.
Yes. Family Physicians of St. Joseph, DPC offers Botox and Xeomin aesthetic services. These services do not require a practice membership to access.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026