Dr. Lela Dougherty originally grew up in Massachusetts while her father was in the Navy. She later moved to West Virginia. During her time in the state, she went on to study biology at Fairmont State College, as well as receive her MD at Marshall University in Huntington, WV.
She later moved to Pittsburgh to complete her training at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. Following that, she went on to pract… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University | Bachelors Degree | BS - Biology | 2003 |
| Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine | Medical Degree | Medicine | 2007 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - UPMC St. Margaret | Family Medicine | 2010 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | 2010 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | UPMC Penn Plum Family Medicine Family Doctor | 2010 - 2018 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American College of Lifestyle Medicine | 2018 - Present |
My practice specializing in treating anyone who is fed up or has been left behind from our current system. I accept all patients, regardless of whether or not they have insurance, and deliver exceptional care. Direct Primary Care is growing nationally.
Years In Practice: 15 (started in 2010)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Dougherty specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: My patients pay a monthly fee of $68/adult and $38/child for all primary care services. This includes office visits with no copay, direct access to me via email, phone, text and video chat, and in-office testing at no additional cost. I have discounted cash pricing for blood work and dispense typical generic medications directly from my office to my patients. All costs are simple and transparent.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
At Family Matters DPC my patients pay a flat monthly fee for all primary care services offered at the office. They may choose to use their insurance for other things such as medications, blood work, imaging, specialist visits or hospitalization but they never have to worry about surprise bills from us.
