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Direct Primary Care
Family Medicine

Raphara Health

Quick Facts

Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
DoctorsLorraine Hoyos Kennedy MD, Family Medicine
Telehealth TypeVirtual appointments
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Raphara Health, Dr. Lorraine Hoyos Kennedy delivers direct primary care with a faith-based, community-first mission. The practice operates as a nonprofit DPC ministry in Florida, guided by a distinctively Christian lens. Its core conviction is simple: healthcare should be a relationship, not a transaction.

Dr. Hoyos Kennedy holds board certification in Family Medicine and conducts all visits virtually. Appointments run 30 to 60 minutes, and patients can reach her directly by call, text, or email. The practice offers same-day and next-day scheduling with no copays, deductibles, or surprise bills. For patients who need financial flexibility, the "The Good Neighbor" Sliding Scale Membership opens the door to membership. Raphara Health also hosts free health education workshops and partners with local organizations. Three physician-led intensive programs extend care into Interventional Lifestyle Medicine, Mental Health Rehabilitation, and Menopausal Hormone Therapy. The practice serves patients in both English and Spanish.

Details

Membership Details

Membership covers visits. No copays, no deductibles, no surprise bills. Sliding Scale Membership available.

Typical Appointment

45 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Raphara Health membership covers your visits with no copays, deductibles, or surprise bills from the office. You pay a recurring membership fee and receive access to primary care through intentional virtual appointments. The practice also offers a Sliding Scale Membership called "The Good Neighbor" for patients who need a more affordable option.

Appointments run between 30 and 60 minutes. That time allows Dr. Hoyos Kennedy to listen fully and address your concerns without rushing. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for urgent needs.

Yes, Raphara Health delivers all visits through virtual appointments. You can connect with Dr. Hoyos Kennedy online and also reach her directly by call, text, or email between visits.

Raphara Health is currently accepting new patients. You can schedule a Meet and Greet through the practice website to get started. That initial conversation helps you and Dr. Hoyos Kennedy determine if the membership is a good fit.

Raphara Health operates as a direct primary care practice and does not bill through insurance for membership. Your membership fee covers your visits directly. This model removes copays, deductibles, and the administrative delays that come with insurance billing.

The Sliding Scale Membership, called "The Good Neighbor," offers reduced membership pricing for patients who qualify based on financial need. It reflects Raphara Health's mission as a nonprofit ministry to make primary care accessible to the broader community.

The standard membership covers family medicine visits, chronic disease management, acute care, and annual wellness exams. All care is delivered virtually through scheduled appointments with Dr. Hoyos Kennedy.

Yes, Raphara Health offers three physician-led intensive program add-ons. These programs address Interventional Lifestyle Medicine, Mental Health Rehabilitation, and Menopausal Hormone Therapy. Each track combines medical management with frequent, high-touch coaching for patients with complex needs.

Yes, Dr. Hoyos Kennedy conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. Bilingual care is a built-in part of Raphara Health's community mission.

Yes, Raphara Health hosts free health education workshops and partners with local organizations. The practice also maintains the One Another Fund as a community program. As a nonprofit DPC ministry, serving the wider community beyond individual memberships is central to its purpose.

Practice last updated April 10, 2026