Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine: The Future of Primary Care with Dr. Natalie Gentile
Description
In this episode, discover the empowering journey of Dr. Natalie Gentile, a family and lifestyle medicine physician redefining what primary care can look like. From her early career at Mayo Clinic to founding Gentile Family Direct Primary Care and Rebel Wellness in Pittsburgh, Dr. Gentile shares how she has built a model of medicine centered on access, trust, and authentic relationships.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Gentile reflects on the barriers physicians and patients face in the traditional system and how the direct primary care model creates space for true continuity, transparency, and lifestyle-focused care. She offers candid insights into balancing entrepreneurship, family, and personal well-being while leading innovative solutions in healthcare.
By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how direct primary care and lifestyle medicine intersect, learn practical approaches for patient engagement, and hear how creativity and compassion can transform the future of primary care. Dr. Gentile’s story underscores the power of vision, courage, and community in reimagining healthcare.
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