Journey DPC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $40/mo Child (0-18 with enrolled parent) | $99/mo Adult (19+) | $149/mo Executive ADHD Program | $99 one-time sign-up fee per family |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Hoover, Alabama |
| Doctors | JD Shugrue MD, Family Medicine |
| Panel Size | 600 patients per doctor |
| Telehealth Type | Virtual visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Journey DPC, Dr. JD Shugrue delivers whole-person primary care under the philosophy of "Old School Medicine. " He founded the Hoover, Alabama practice after a decade in traditional insurance-based systems. His goal was simple: build a practice where patients get a doctor who truly knows them.
Dr. Shugrue keeps his panel between 400 and 600 patients. Visits run 30 to 60 minutes, and same-day appointments are standard. Members reach him directly by call, text, or email with no phone trees or gatekeepers. Journey DPC also offers two specialized programs. The Executive ADHD Program serves busy professionals and students with flexible scheduling and FDA-cleared QBCheck diagnostic testing. 3% patient-reported pain relief rate. Membership fees start at $99 per month for adults and $40 per month for children, and they work with HSA and FSA accounts.
Details
Address
2341 John Hawkins Pkwy, Suite 133, Hoover, AL 35244
Phone
(205) 557-4450Website
Visit websiteMembership
$99/monthly
Membership Details
Child (0-18 with enrolled parent): $40/mo. Adult (19+): $99/mo. Does not include management of Schedule 2 controlled medications. $99 one-time sign-up fee per family. Any lapse in membership requires a $99 reactivation fee. Executive ADHD Program: $149/mo + $149 one-time enrollment fee. HSA/FSA compatible.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adult memberships run $99 per month. Children ages 0 to 18 enrolled with a parent pay $40 per month. Journey DPC charges a one-time $99 sign-up fee per family. Members who let their membership lapse pay a $99 reactivation fee to re-enroll. The Executive ADHD Program costs $149 per month plus a $149 one-time enrollment fee.
Yes. Journey DPC membership fees are compatible with HSA and FSA accounts. This applies to both standard adult and child memberships.
Journey DPC does not bill insurance for membership fees or visits. Members pay a flat monthly fee and receive direct access to Dr. Shugrue. Patients may carry insurance separately for hospitalizations, specialist visits, or other needs outside the practice.
Members call, text, or email Dr. Shugrue directly. Journey DPC does not use phone trees or after-hours answering services. After-hours access is available for members as needed.
Visits typically run 30 to 60 minutes. Journey DPC schedules same-day and next-day appointments as standard practice. First visits are comprehensive and may run closer to 60 to 90 minutes.
Yes. Journey DPC serves patients of all ages. Children ages 0 to 18 enroll at $40 per month when a parent holds an active membership.
Yes. Members have access to virtual visits as part of their standard membership. Telehealth is available for appropriate concerns and routine follow-ups.
The Executive ADHD Program serves busy professionals and students who need flexible ADHD care. It includes one in-person visit per year, three virtual visits per year, night and weekend appointment options, direct text access to Dr. Shugrue, and QBCheck FDA-cleared diagnostic testing. The program costs $149 per month plus a $149 enrollment fee and has a 50-patient limit. Patients over 30 with no prior ADHD diagnosis require a second opinion from a psychiatrist before joining.
Yes. Journey DPC offers a free meet-and-greet visit for prospective patients. This gives you a chance to meet Dr. Shugrue, ask questions, and decide whether the practice is the right fit before enrolling.
Yes. Journey DPC offers employer programs with custom group pricing. Plans accommodate small teams of 5 to 25 employees, medium groups of 26 to 100, and larger organizations of 100 or more. Employers interested in a consultation can contact the practice directly.
StemWave Therapy uses FDA-listed acoustic wave technology to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain. Journey DPC uses it for conditions including knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel. The technology stimulates the body's natural healing response without surgery or injections. A consultation costs $59, and individual sessions run $100 each, with packages available.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026