DPC can look freeing from the outside, but few people talk about the uncertainty that comes with DPC. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cindy Ojevwe, a family medicine physician and owner of Dr. Cindy Care in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We talked about her burnout in employed medicine and why she built her own Direct Primary Care practice. She shared the realities of starting solo, the unexpected challenges of growth, and the mindset shifts required when every decision - clinical and business - becomes your own. This conversation reflects on what it really takes to build a practice that aligns with our values while learning to give ourselves time and grace in the process.

This episode is for:

• Physicians considering leaving employed medicine or transitioning into DPC

• Solo practice owners navigating early growth and uncertainty

• Women in DPC who feel isolated in decision-making or leadership

  
  

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Growth in DPC takes time - patience matters.

• Community and mentorship reduce isolation.

• Financial support during early growth lowers pressure.

• Boundaries are necessary for long-term sustainability.

• Practice models can evolve as community needs change.

Building a solo practice takes courage, patience, and a willingness to grow through uncertainty. The freedom DPC offers comes not from doing everything alone, but from building systems and a community that support you along the way. Give your practice - and yourself - the time and grace to grow into the vision you started with.

Resources & Guest Information

• Website: www.drcindycare.com

• Instagram: @drcindycare

• Facebook: Dr. Cindy Care LLC

• Podcast: The Care Room with Dr. Cindy

• YouTube: youtube.com/@drcindycare