Primary Health Partners

04/21/2026

Your PHP physician listens to you about your health history, understands your goals, and is just a message away when something comes up via a call, text, or video chat.

Have questions? Skip the AI bot and talk to a real person. Call us at (405) 805-6341.

04/20/2026

Last week, the Primary Health Partners family gathered together to celebrate 10 years of inTENtional healthcare.

When Dr. Kyle Rickner, MD and Dr. Robert Lockwood opened the doors in January 2016, they were among the first physicians in Oklahoma's Direct Primary Care movement.

Today, PHP has grown to 11 clinics, nearly 30 providers, more than 30+ clinic staff members, and a network of 300+ affiliates across the country. The mission that started it all has never been more alive.

But the number that means the most isn't the clinics or the providers or the growth. It's the patients who finally found a doctor who knows their name, the employees whose companies gave them something better, and the physicians who rediscovered why they went into medicine in the first place.

Here's to the next ten years of Primary Health Partners! 💙

04/16/2026

The full episode is live. 🎙️

Dr. Kyle Rickner, MD, co-founder of Primary Health Partners, breaks down what it really takes to scale a DPC practice, including moral injury, the third location curse, and the business lessons that made 11 clinics possible.

Watch it now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezR3mKRk1o

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04/13/2026

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Dr. Isaac Ilaoa's patients in Norman say the same thing over and over — he listens, he cares, and he makes every visit feel personal. That's not an accident. That's exactly how he practices medicine.

A proud Okie from Muskogee and U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ilaoa brings a heart for service and a calm, genuine presence to every appointment. He's not just looking to treat symptoms — he's here to build real, lasting relationships with the people he serves.

He's now accepting new patients in Norman. Come experience the difference for yourself.

04/11/2026

Meet the team at Primary Health Partners NE Edmond. 💙

Dr. Brad Burgett, Dr. Kelsey Koeppel, and Dr. Doug Haynes chose Direct Primary Care because they believe healthcare is best when your doctor knows your name, medical history, and health goals.

Whether you're managing a chronic condition, focused on prevention, or just need a doctor you can, this team is ready for you.

Learn more: https://primary-healthpartners.com/ne-edmond-ok/

04/10/2026

We're delighted to feature Dr. Natalie Cochenour at our East Yukon clinic!

Dr. Cochenour is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages, with a special passion for women’s health and families.

If you’re looking for a primary care physician in the Yukon area who takes the time to truly understand your health needs, we’d love to connect you to Dr. Cochenour!

04/09/2026

Oklahoma's physician shortage. The moral injury breaking doctors in the traditional system. And what the new HSA rule change means for Oklahomans who have never had access to this kind of care.

One line that says everything:
"There's a difference between caring for a patient and a patient being a statistic on a panel."

Link in comments to listen.

04/09/2026

April 6-12 is National Public Health Week!

Healthy communities start with access to care, regardless of whether you're insured or uninsured. We believe every Oklahoman deserves personal healthcare with zero co-pays.

Learn how it works: https://primary-healthpartners.com/how-it-works/

04/08/2026

Did you know Oklahoma businesses can save 20–46% per employee on healthcare costs by switching to Direct Primary Care?

From predictable monthly membership costs and fewer ER/urgent care visits to stronger relationships with a primary care provider, DPC is helping employers protect their budgets and support a healthier workforce.

Read more at https://primary-healthpartners.com/how-direct-primary-care-saves-oklahoma-businesses-thousands-in-healthcare-costs/

04/07/2026

What does it actually take to grow a Direct Primary Care practice from two doctors and a dream to 11 locations and nearly 30 providers across Oklahoma? 💙

Dr. Kyle Rickner, co-founder and Chairman of Primary Health Partners, recently sat down with Jakub Grajcar from Talkie AI to share the full story.

From walking away from the fee-for-service model to navigating the very real operational challenges of multi-site growth, this conversation covers the ground that most healthcare leaders don't talk about publicly.

Here's a glimpse of what they got into:

🏥 The three core tenets of Direct Primary Care
🔥 The difference between burnout and moral injury and why the volume-based model puts physicians in direct conflict with their own oath
🤝 How PHP went from two doctors to 11 locations and the business partners who made it possible
⚠️ Why the third location is always the hardest and the stacking complexity that breaks practices trying to scale
🧑‍💼 What to look for in a great operator and why so many physicians never think to ask

If you're a physician considering DPC, a healthcare entrepreneur, or just curious about what it looks like to build something meaningful from scratch, this one is worth your time.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezR3mKRk1o

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04/06/2026

Get to know Dr. Krista Schwarz. 💙

Dr. Schwarz has spent her career doing what she loves most: helping patients live healthier, fuller lives through family medicine.

No rushed visits. No assembly line care. Just a doctor who listens, thinks, and genuinely cares about your long-term health.

Dr. Schwarz is accepting new patients in Edmond. We think you'll love her.

👉 https://primary-healthpartners.com/our-team/krista-schwarz/