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Sentinel Primary Care

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$69/mo (ages 18-49) | $119/mo (ages 50+)
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationBrier Creek, Raleigh, North Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Research Triangle Park
DoctorsPatrick O'Connell MD, Internal Medicine
Year Founded2017
Telehealth TypeVideo visits, phone calls, text, and email
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Sentinel Primary Care, Dr. Patrick O'Connell delivers comprehensive internal medicine and primary care to adults in Brier Creek, Raleigh. He founded the practice in 2017 after spending 14 years at Duke Health. His guiding belief: the best primary care happens one visit at a time, between a doctor and patient who know and trust one another.

Sentinel operates on a flat monthly membership. Members pay $69 per month if under 50, or $119 per month at 50 and older. The fee covers unlimited visits, same-day appointments, virtual care, and on-site labs at wholesale prices. Dr. O'Connell treats a wide range of chronic conditions, from diabetes and hypertension to COPD and osteoporosis. The practice also reserves spots for uninsured patients, providing care at minimal fees as an expression of its faith-based mission. 9-star rating.

Details

Address

10208 Cerny Street, Suite #308, Raleigh, NC 27617

Membership

$69/monthly

Membership Details

Flat monthly membership fee covering unlimited visits. Ages 18-49: $69/mo; Ages 50+: $119/mo. No insurance billing. Free meet-and-greet visit for new patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sentinel Primary Care charges $69 per month for adults ages 18 to 49 and $119 per month for adults 50 and older. The flat fee covers unlimited office visits, same-day appointments, virtual care, and on-site labs at wholesale prices. The practice does not bill insurance for membership fees.

Members receive unlimited visits with no per-visit charges. The membership also includes same-day appointments, video visits, phone and text access to Dr. O'Connell, and on-site lab work at wholesale prices. Lab results typically arrive within 24 to 48 hours.

Yes. Sentinel Primary Care offers a free meet-and-greet visit for prospective patients. This gives you a chance to tour the Brier Creek office and meet Dr. O'Connell before committing to a membership.

Sentinel Primary Care does not bill insurance for membership fees or visits. The practice operates on a direct payment model. Many members pair their membership with a high-deductible health plan or a health-sharing ministry to cover specialist visits and hospitalizations.

Yes. Members contact Dr. O'Connell by phone, text, email, or video at no extra charge. Sentinel includes these communication options in every membership. Virtual visits work whether you are at home, at work, or traveling.

Sentinel Primary Care offers same-day appointments for members. Because Dr. O'Connell keeps his panel small, he can accommodate urgent needs quickly without long waits.

Sentinel Primary Care manages a wide range of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, BPH, and migraine prevention. Dr. O'Connell builds individualized care plans for each patient.

Sentinel does not manage long-term opioid therapy or complex psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. The practice does not provide birth control or sterilization referrals, and it does not prescribe testosterone replacement except in cases of clearly defined medical deficiency.

Sentinel Primary Care sits in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Raleigh at 10208 Cerny Street, Suite 308. The location offers easy access from I-540, Highway 70, and I-40. Ample free parking is available on site.

Yes. Sentinel Primary Care reserves patient spots specifically for uninsured individuals. The practice provides care at minimal fees as part of its faith-based mission to make quality medicine accessible regardless of insurance status.

Practice last updated March 23, 2026