
South Shore DPC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $50/mo Ages 18-50 | $60/mo Ages 51-65 | $70/mo Ages 66+ | One-Time Enrollment Fee $100 |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Battle Creek, South West Michigan |
| Doctors | Bahram Elami M.D., Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Video chat, phone, text, email |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At South Shore DPC, Dr. Bahram Elami delivers direct primary care to adults and older adults in Battle Creek, MI. He brings over two decades of private practice experience across Southwest Michigan. His clinical focus spans family medicine and geriatric care, with a commitment to thorough, personal attention on every visit. Membership starts at $50 per month for adults aged 18 to 50. The flat monthly fee covers unlimited acute and routine visits, annual physicals with comprehensive labs, chronic condition management, weight management, mental wellness support, and smoking cessation treatment. Members reach Dr. Elami directly by phone, text, email, or video for same-day and next-day appointments. South Shore DPC also runs an IV Therapy Drip Bar with five formulations priced from $125 to $150. The practice offers wholesale lab pricing and radiology referrals at reduced rates. Employer memberships are available for small and large businesses.
Details
Address
395 South Shore Drive, Suite 203, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone
(269) 224-0088Website
Visit websiteMembership
$50/monthly
Membership Details
Flat rate monthly fee: $50/mo for ages 18-50, $60/mo for ages 51-65, $70/mo for ages 66+. One-time consultation/enrollment fee of $100 for all ages. Pay for 1 year upfront and receive 1 month free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Shore DPC charges $50 per month for members aged 18 to 50, $60 per month for ages 51 to 65, and $70 per month for ages 66 and older. All new and returning patients pay a one-time $100 consultation and enrollment fee. Members who pay a full year upfront receive one month free.
Membership covers unlimited acute and routine office visits, annual physicals with comprehensive labs, chronic condition management, sports physicals, weight management, mental wellness consultation, smoking cessation counseling and treatment, same-day appointments, and telemedicine. Members also receive access to wholesale lab pricing and reduced-rate radiology referrals.
Yes. South Shore DPC members can reach Dr. Elami after hours by phone, text, or email for urgent matters. Direct physician access is a core benefit of membership.
South Shore DPC operates on a direct membership model and does not bill insurance for membership services. Members pay a flat monthly fee with no copays or deductibles. Since DPC does not cover hospitalizations or specialist care, South Shore DPC recommends carrying separate coverage for those needs.
Call the South Shore DPC office to start the enrollment process. Your first consultation includes a health history intake, medication review, introduction to practice policies and privacy notices, and establishment of your electronic medical chart.
Yes. Dr. Elami conducts telemedicine visits for members. Members can also reach him by phone, text, or email, and he can address many concerns remotely, including locating pharmacies and sending prescriptions when a patient is away from home.
Yes. South Shore DPC memberships run month to month with no long-term contract. The practice asks for 30 days notice when possible, but members may cancel at any time. A cancellation form is available on the practice website.
Yes. South Shore DPC runs an IV Therapy Drip Bar with five formulations. Options include Immunity ($125), Quench ($125), Alleviate ($150), Recovery ($140), and Reboot ($125). Each formula delivers vitamins, amino acids, and minerals directly into the bloodstream at 100% bioavailability.
Yes. South Shore DPC offers memberships for both small and large businesses. Small businesses without existing health coverage can use DPC as an affordable primary care benefit. Larger employers can add a South Shore DPC membership to supplement an existing insurance plan.
Dr. Elami coordinates with hospitalists and specialists to help manage your care during hospital stays or specialist referrals. He exchanges information and tracks your progress to support continuity throughout your treatment.
Practice last updated June 11, 2026
