How DPC Can Help Manage Your Fatty Liver

Updated on: November 18, 2023

A fatty liver occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver cells, causing inflammation and damage. A fatty liver can be caused by obesity, diabetes, alcohol use, high cholesterol, or certain medications. It can lead to serious complications, including liver failure, cirrhosis, and cancer.

Treatment for fatty livers involves addressing the underlying cause and reducing risk factors, such as losing weight, controlling blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, avoiding alcohol, and taking medications as prescribed. Health care for people with fatty livers can be difficult to access due to long waiting times, high costs, limited options, and lack of personalized care. Some health care providers may also stigmatize, discriminate, or disregard their condition.

This is where Direct Primary Care (DPC) can make a difference. DPC is a model of health care delivery that gives patients direct access to their primary care physician without the involvement of insurance companies or other third parties. At a lower cost and with greater convenience, DPC patients pay a monthly or annual fee to their doctor, who provides comprehensive and continuous care.

The Benefits of DPC for Fatty Liver Patients

People with fatty liver looking for a better way to manage their condition can benefit from DPC. Some of these benefits include:

  • Doctors who specialize in DPCs have fewer patients, so they can provide more personalized care to each patient since they have fewer patients. As a result, fatty liver patients can receive faster diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care if they can communicate with them by phone, email, text, or video chat.

  • There are more options and alternatives to your treatment with DPC doctors since they are not bound by insurance rules or guidelines. As well as prescribing medications that may not be covered by insurance, they can refer patients to specialists or labs they trust, and recommend lifestyle changes or supplements. As a result, patients with fatty livers can find the best treatment plan.

  • You'll save money and be more transparent about your health care costs: DPC doctors charge a flat fee for their services, which includes a wide range of primary care services. Also, they negotiate lower prices for medications, labs, imaging, and other services they provide or refer to patients. Patients with fatty livers can avoid surprise bills and hidden fees by doing this.

  • A more empowered and supportive health journey: DPC doctors are not only providers, but also partners and advocates. They educate their patients about their condition, empower them to make informed decisions about their health, and support them throughout their journey. In addition, they foster trust and respect with patients, which can help them feel more comfortable and confident in their treatment.

Personalized Fatty Liver Management in DPC

The health care provider you choose should understand your condition, listen to your concerns, and respect your choices as someone with fatty liver. You deserve to have a health care provider who can help you manage your symptoms, improve your well-being, and prevent further complications. You deserve a healthcare provider who can offer you the best possible care at the best possible price.

This is what DPC can do for you. DPC helps you manage your fatty liver in a way that meets your needs and preferences. DPC helps you access quality health care without hassle or stress. DPC can help you take control of your health.

As Benjamin Franklin once said,

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Published on: November 18, 2023
Doctors that manage fatty liver
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    Michael Frank, MD
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    Janette Davison, MD
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    Excellent doctor: professional, calm, good listener, and expert. I had a laparoscopy to prepare for my future pregnancy. Doc Davison did an excellent job; she was sensitive and answered all of my questions.
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    Scott F. Gelman, MD
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    Michael A. Samach, MD
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    Henry Scott Dinneen, DO
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