Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Direct Primary Care Provider in Grapevine
Abundant Family Care has been serving the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas areas since 1998, providing personalized direct primary care to patients of all ages. Our practice prioritizes meaningful doctor-patient relationships through unhurried 30-minute appointments, same-day availability, and direct communication with Dr. Tod Heldridge during and after office hours. We eliminate insurance company barriers to focus on individualized care, offering transparent pricing for services including chronic disease management, preventive exams, urgent care, and in-office procedures. With over 30 years of medical experience, including 22 years in private practice and prior emergency medicine service, Dr. Heldridge combines deep expertise with compassionate care to address patients' needs comprehensively.Our commitment to affordability ensures patients receive cost-effective lab tests and procedures at wholesale prices, with no hidden fees or surprise charges. By maintaining a smaller patient panel, we guarantee personalized attention and continuity of care that adapts to evolving health needs. Our practice philosophy emphasizes preventive care, patient education, and accessible healthcare decision-making, empowering individuals to take control of their wellness journey. We serve as trusted health advocates, guiding patients through complex medical systems while maintaining strict confidentiality of health information. This approach has earned consistent recognition from long-term patients who value our dedication to ethical, patient-centered care.
Services
Direct Primary Care
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Exams
Urgent Care
Telemedicine Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 30-minute appointments for comprehensive care
- Our transparent pricing includes $5 in-office lab tests
- Direct access to Dr. Heldridge via phone or secure portal
- No insurance company barriers to treatment decisions
- Board-certified physician with 30+ years of experience
What people say
Personalized care
Listens and explains
Compassionate approach
Excellent care
Trustworthy physician
Services
Direct Primary Care
Our direct primary care model provides unrestricted access to Dr. Heldridge with no insurance limitations. Patients receive comprehensive medical care through extended 30-minute appointments, same-day availability, and after-hours communication via phone or secure portal. This approach emphasizes preventive care and personalized treatment plans while maintaining cost transparency.
Chronic Disease Management
We specialize in managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease through personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines regular monitoring, patient education, and lifestyle modifications to optimize health outcomes. Extended appointment times allow thorough discussion of treatment options and progress tracking for better disease control.
Preventive Examinations
Annual comprehensive wellness exams lasting up to 45 minutes focus on preventive care and early disease detection. These sessions include health risk assessments, immunizations, and personalized prevention strategies. Our preventive approach helps identify potential health issues before they become serious medical concerns.
Urgent Care
We provide prompt care for acute illnesses and injuries without requiring emergency room visits. Same-day appointments ensure timely treatment for urgent medical needs while maintaining continuity with your primary care physician for better health management.
Telemedicine Consultations
Patients receive medical advice through phone, text, or email consultations within 2-24 hours. This service addresses non-urgent health questions, medication refills, and follow-up discussions, reducing unnecessary office visits while maintaining quality care standards.
People
Tod Heldridge
Founder & Physician
Board-certified family physician with 30+ years of experience, including 22 years in private practice and 8 years as ER doctor. UT Southwestern graduate committed to personalized care through direct primary care model since 2017.
Questions
What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
DPC is a membership-based healthcare model providing direct access to your physician without insurance company involvement, offering transparent pricing and extended appointment times for comprehensive care.
How much does DPC cost?
Monthly fees range from $30-$90 depending on age and family size. Additional services like lab tests cost $5-$10 with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Does DPC replace health insurance?
DPC covers primary care services but doesn't replace health insurance for major medical events. We recommend maintaining catastrophic coverage for hospitalizations, surgeries, and emergencies.
What services are included?
Services include general medical care, chronic disease management, preventive exams, urgent care, telemedicine consultations, and in-office procedures with transparent pricing.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule appointments. We typically see new patients within a week of sign-up with same-day availability for urgent needs.
Reviews (1)
Chantilly
Dec 18, 2018
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A+++
I've never seen a physician be more attentive and empathetic. He takes the time to get to know you first, then provides exceptional treatment, and follow up! This type of office is becoming more and more extinct, I am so grateful to be under their care.
I've never seen a physician be more attentive and empathetic. He takes the time to get to know you first, then provides exceptional treatment, and follow up! This type of office is becoming more and more extinct, I am so grateful to be under their care.
