Dr.Kirsten Lin: Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh

At Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh (DCPP), we’re proud to do things differently. Our physician-owned practice follows the Direct Primary Care (DPC) approach, allowing us to spend all the time and energy necessary to educate patients on their bodies, be there when they need us, and help them to make decisions about their health in which they feel comfortable and confident. Most importantly, we practice preventative care, focusing on testing and lifestyle guidance to help patients be as healthy as possible before they get sick.

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 practice medicine at a large health system in Pittsburgh for 9 years. Increasingly frustrated with the lack of transparency and the short time available to spend with patients, she left to open a DPC.

Family Matters Direct Primary Care isn't like your typical healthcare practice. We are solo family doctors, striving to bring the “care” back to healthcare and putting the focus back on a strong doctor-patient relationship.