Primary Care Without Insurance Hassles
Get unlimited access to your own doctor for a simple monthly fee, with no insurance paperwork, no surprise bills, and no waiting weeks for an appointment.
Same-Day
Appointments
30-60 min
Doctor Visits
$0
Copays or Deductibles
⚕ Port City DPC does not process Medicare or Medicaid claims. We welcome patients with any insurance or no insurance.
Same-Day
Appointments
30-60 min
Doctor Visits
$0
Copays or Deductibles
⚕ Port City DPC does not process Medicare or Medicaid claims. We welcome patients with any insurance or no insurance.
No Surprise Bills
Same or Next-Day Appointments
Direct Access: Call, Text, or Email Your Doc
Wholesale Lab & Pharmacy Pricing
Board-Certified Family Physicians
Accepting New Patients
Wilmington, NC · Est. 2024
About Port City DPC
Healthcare the Way It Should Be
At Port City Direct Primary Care, we’ve rebuilt the doctor-patient relationship from the ground up. Our board-certified physicians take the time to get to know you, including your health, your habits, and your goals, so they can provide truly comprehensive care.
We do not bill your insurance. This is by design: billing insurers would force us to raise prices, see more patients, and spend less time with you. Instead, you pay one simple monthly fee and get unlimited access to your doctor.
- Personalized care from physicians who know your name
- One affordable monthly membership covers all primary care visits
- No deductibles, no copays, no hidden fees, ever
- Decisions made by you and your physician, not an insurance company
Why Choose Us
Better Care Built on Three Pillars
Direct Primary Care is designed to put patients first, with real availability, genuine affordability, and total access to your physician.
Availability
We keep our patient panel small, so you won't wait weeks for an appointment when you're not feeling well. Same-day and next-day visits are the norm, not the exception. Our longer visits give you real time with your doctor.
Affordability
We've ditched insurance billing and offer all primary care services for one simple monthly fee. We also negotiate wholesale rates with labs and pharmacies, giving you savings you simply can't get with traditional insurance.
Access
Got a quick question? Text or email. Need a conversation? Call us. Want a face-to-face visit? Book same-day. We're accessible the way a doctor should be, fitting care into your life, not the other way around.
Getting Started
Joining Is Simple
Three easy steps stand between you and a doctor who actually has time for you.
Sign Up Online
Choose your membership plan and enroll in minutes at our secure patient portal. Pay a one- time enrollment fee and your first month's membership.
Schedule Your First Visit
Book a 60-minute comprehensive new patient exam. Bring a list of your medications, diagnoses, and any questions. We want to know you fully.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Primary Care
Your membership covers the full spectrum of primary care, all included in your monthly fee.
Preventive Care & Wellness
Annual exams, screenings, immunizations, and personalized wellness planning.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid conditions, and more.
Acute Illness Care
Same-day visits for colds, infections, injuries, and other urgent needs.
In-Office Procedures
EKGs, injections, minor procedures, wound care, and more, all on-site.
Discounted Labs & Pharmacy
Wholesale pricing on Quest lab draws and prescription medications.
Pediatric & Family Care
Care for the whole family, from newborns to seniors, under one roof.
What We Offer
Less Than Your Cable Bill. More Than You Expect.
You'll know exactly what you pay every month, up front. No deductibles, no copays, no insurance negotiation. Just unlimited access to your personal physician.
Why It Matters
Traditional Care vs. Port City DPC
See the real difference direct primary care makes for your health and your wallet.
| Traditional Primary Care | Port City DPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Visit cost | ✕Copay at every visit | ✓Included in membership |
| Wait time for appointment | ✕2–6 weeks | ✓Same or next day |
| Time with your doctor | ✕10–15 minutes | ✓30–60 minutes |
| Reach your physician | ✕Difficult | ✓Direct phone, text & email |
| Continuity of care | ✕Often see different providers | ✓Always your own physician |
| Lab pricing | ✕Billed through insurance | ✓Discounted wholesale pricing |
| Medications | ✕Retail prices | ✓Discounted generics in-office |
| Insurance paperwork | ✕Constant | ✓None for primary care |
| Approach to care | ✕Reactive | ✓Preventive & relationship-based |
$2,600+
estimated annual savings for uninsured patients
A typical uninsured patient spending ~$3,875/year on traditional healthcare costs can reduce that to around $1,195 with Port City DPC, through included visits, discounted labs, and lower-cost medications.
Example is for illustration purposes. Actual savings vary based on individual health needs and circumstances.
Patient Stories
What Our Patients Say
Real reviews from real Wilmington families.
“Super happy with this practice for our family! Dr. Collins is great with our 7 month old and super thorough and responsive to questions and concerns. Care is much more personalized than we are accustomed to. We are very happy and confident with the care we are receiving and highly recommend!”
Felecia Pro
- Google Review
“Dr. Cullura went above and beyond to care for our son, and we are incredibly grateful! He was exceptionally kind, patient, and accommodating. His compassion made a stressful situation so much easier for our family. We could not be more thankful for the care we received and will absolutely continue to rely on this practice.”
Cassie
- Google Review
“I love that there is a direct primary care in such a convenient location in Wilmington! We switched to Port City DPC and are SO happy we did. Dr. Collins is amazing! You can tell they truly care about their patients.
I couldn’t recommend this practice enough!”
Amber Henry
- Google Review
Meet Your Physicians
Board-Certified Doctors Who Know Your Name
Double-boarded in Emergency and Family Medicine, experienced, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your health.
Dr. Brian Collins, D.O.
Family & Emergency Medicine
Meet Dr. Collins, a proud member of the local healthcare community and current emergency medicine doctor here in Wilmington. He is the current ED director, as well as the chief of staff at Pender Medical Center. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, and did his medical training at Jefferson University Northeast Campus, in Philadelphia, PA. As with Dr. Cullura, he is double-boarded in Emergency and Family Medicine, and prepared to handle most medical conditions, regardless of age. A former college baseball player, and active rec coach here in Wilmington, Dr Collins has strong ties to, and enjoys the community he serves.
Dr. Michael Cullura, D.O.
Family & Emergency Medicine
Dr. Cullura holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition from Columbia University and graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City in 2016. After completing his residency in Philadelphia, he practiced both family and emergency medicine before relocating to Wilmington, NC in 2018. Most recently, he has been working in Emergency Medicine at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and ECU Health Duplin Hospital, where he previously served as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department. Dr. Cullura is dedicated to providing high-quality care to his patients and contributing to the medical community.
Find Us
Serving Wilmington, North Carolina
Office Address
7741 Market Street, Suite E
Wilmington, NC 28411
Phone
910-909-4561
info@portcitydpc.com
Text a Doc
Message your physician directly via secure text
Ready to Experience Healthcare on Your Terms?
Join Port City Direct Primary Care and discover what it feels like to have a doctor who truly knows you, with no insurance paperwork standing between you and great care.
Port City Direct Primary Care does not process Medicare or Medicaid claims. We welcome patients with any insurance or no insurance. Membership does not replace insurance and does not cover specialist or hospital care.