Accepting New Patients
Primary Care in Portland
Appointments Available This Week
Welcome to DDCHealth
Healthcare Should Feel Personal
At DDCHealth, you aren’t just another appointment on the schedule. Our approach combines compassionate, evidence-based medicine with the accessibility and personal attention of an independent primary care practice. Whether you need a new primary care provider, preventive care, management of an ongoing health condition, or help with a new concern, DDCHealth works with you to develop a practical plan centered around your health and your goals. New patients are welcome.
Dustin Carlson founded DDCHealth with a simple belief: healthcare should be compassionate, evidence-based, accessible, and mindful of the individual needs of each patient. His approach emphasizes prevention, early identification of health risks, thoughtful management of chronic conditions, and shared decision-making between patient and provider. Instead of treating an isolated laboratory result or diagnosis, DDCHealth considers the bigger picture — your medical history, lifestyle, risk factors, and personal goals.
Our mission is to inspire people to become a better version of themselves so they may experience life to the fullest. We do this by delivering healthcare that is compassionate, evidence-based, and fiscally mindful for our patients and their families.
Primary Care Without the Long Wait
Finding a primary care provider shouldn’t take months. DDCHealth offers convenient access to comprehensive adult primary care with in-office and telehealth appointments available.
Primary & Preventive Care
Establish care with a provider who gets to know you and your health history.
New patient visits • Annual physicals and wellness visits • Preventive screenings • Medication management • Laboratory testing • Cardiovascular risk assessment
Accepted insurance
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oregon Medicaid, Medicare of Oregon, CareOregon, Cigna, Aetna, Moda, and UnitedHealthcare starting August 29, 2026.
Acute & Chronic Care
Get help managing both new health concerns and ongoing medical conditions.
High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Diabetes and prediabetes • Thyroid conditions • Same-day sick visits • Chronic disease management
Men’s Health & Weight Management
Confidential, evidence-based men’s healthcare and individualized medical weight-management care based on your health history, metabolic risk factors, and treatment goals.
Low testosterone • Erectile dysfunction • Prostate health • Cardiovascular risk • Metabolic evaluation • Prescription weight-management medications when appropriate
Choose in-office care, telehealth when clinically appropriate, and same-week availability whenever possible.
In-Office Care
Visit DDCHealth at our Portland-area office for comprehensive primary care, examinations, preventive services, and ongoing medical management.
Telehealth
Many follow-up appointments and appropriate medical concerns can be handled conveniently through secure telehealth visits.
Same-Week Availability
When possible, DDCHealth maintains appointment availability so patients don’t have to wait weeks to address a health concern.
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Accessible Care
Get appointments when you need them without navigating a massive healthcare system.
Personalized Attention
Build an ongoing relationship with a provider who knows your medical history and healthcare goals.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Recommendations are grounded in current medical evidence and individualized to your circumstances.
Convenient Options
Choose between in-office and telehealth appointments when clinically appropriate.
Transparent Access
Insurance and straightforward self-pay options make it easier to understand how to access your care.
Insurance Accepted at DDCHealth
Use your insurance for primary care. DDCHealth participates with multiple major health plans and continues to expand insurance access for patients throughout the Portland area.
