Soon Kwark, MD

"Dr. Kwark has also been in practice in the Raleigh area for over 25 years. She served as lead physician and medical director at both Duke Primary Care Wake Forest and Rex Family Practice in Wakefield before joining doctor direct in 2016. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the NC Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Kwark is originally from Korea but grew up in New Orleans. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and her medical degree from Louisiana State University. She completed her residency at Ghent Family Practice in Norfolk Virginia where she served as chief resident. Dr. Kwark believes that an individual’s health is composed of their physical, emotional, and mental health all equally important and intertwined. She feels that the patient-doctor relationship should be a partnership. Her role is to advise, encourage and educate; with the goal being a patient's optimal health. Dr. Kwark is married to George, an orthopedic surgeon; they have two grown, wonderful children and a Westie. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, running & weight training, playing piano and watching HGTV. You can often find her at the YMCA."

"As a Direct Primary Care practice, doctor direct focuses on you and your health without the unnecessary requirements mandated by insurance companies. We believe that the best primary care medicine is both personal and affordable, and that’s what we offer. Primary care is all we do, so join us and experience a doctor–patient relationship based on trust and respect. It's the type of relationship every patient deserves. Our patient benefits include full access to primary care: convenient office visits, extended appointments, and personal communication via text & email with your doctor. Your monthly membership fee covers general adult physicals, women’s healthcare, pediatric care, wellness education, chronic disease management, minor procedures and coordination of care with specialists when needed. We offer the added savings & convenience of prescription medicines dispensed on site and lab with discounted rates."