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Lowcountry Forever: Dr. Umbehr discusses DPC ahead of Palmetto Panel 2026
In this interview, Dr. Umbehr provided an explanation of Direct Primary Care and spoke of how it is being used in his practice. DPC deals with costs by eliminating the middlemen – insurance companies and big pharma. The doctor shares how that can happen, and spoke of the need for patients to be proactive in encouraging their doctors to join the DPC movement. (The interview begins at 16:50.)
The Doctor’s Lounge: Dr. Josh Umbehr on Making Healthcare Affordable Again
An insightful discussion on Direct Primary Care, physician autonomy, and healthcare reform. The conversation explores how alternative care models can reduce administrative burden, strengthen the doctor–patient relationship, and address rising healthcare costs.
Doctors Making A Difference: How DPC Fixes Healthcare by Removing Insurance
In this episode of Doctors Making a Difference, Dr. Peter Crane sits down with Dr. Josh Umbehr — board-certified family physician and founder of Atlas MD — to unpack the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Umbehr explains why insurance was never meant to cover routine primary care, how removing the middleman radically lowers costs, and why time — not technology — is the most powerful tool in medicine.
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Founder of Atlas.md, Dr. Umbehr is a board-certified family physician, based in Wichita, Kansas. After completing his residency, he set out to build the kind of medical practice he had envisioned for nearly a decade: one that removed the barriers of insurance and regulation so physicians could refocus entirely on patient care.
Since founding the company, Dr. Umbehr has become one of the early pioneers of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, helping shape a growing movement toward more transparent and sustainable primary care.
Through Atlas.md, he supports physicians in launching and scaling their own DPC practices, advancing a model that restores both access and autonomy in healthcare.
The son of a hospital administrator, Dr. Doug Nunamaker attended Pittsburg State University where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology with minors in chemistry and physics. He then graduated from KU Med and completed residency in Wichita, KS at Wesley Family Medicine. Afterwards, he joined Mid-Kansas Inpatient Physicians as a hospitalist before teaming up with Dr. Josh at Atlas MD. He had realized, quickly, that the long arm of insurance was a looming problem over contemporary medicine. However, upon meeting Dr. Josh Umbehr, he was able to cut ties with insurance companies and provide the medical care he’d dreamed of as a youth.
A Kansan through and through, Dr. Michael Palomino graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a degree in chemical science. He earned his doctorate in 2007 from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Like Drs. Doug and Josh, Dr. Michael completed residency at Wesley Medical Center. Seeking long-lasting relationships with his patients, he began practicing family medicine at a clinic affiliated with his residency program. But after frustrating experiences with insurance companies – including frequent denials of recommended medications and treatment plans — Dr. Michael sought a new way to connect with his patients. And, as Atlas MD’s third physician, he’s found the opportunity.
Dr. Shawn attended Avila University in Kansas City on a baseball scholarship. He also graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. He then graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. After residency he became Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and by the American Osteopathic Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Shawn believes in spending time with each patient and being available on a daily basis allows for the development of that patient-physician relationship. He is thrilled to be a part of the Atlas family and providing affordable, personalized family care in Wichita.
When you connect with Chris "Beau" Beaudin, you're not just getting a consultant – you're partnering with someone who has dedicated nearly a decade to helping physicians build Direct Primary Care practices. With 8 years at Atlas.md and hundreds of successful clinic launches under his belt, Beau has become a trusted advisor to healthcare providers across the nation.
Before joining Atlas.md, Beau served for ten years in the U.S. Navy as a naval engineer, traveling extensively around the world. The discipline, precision, and commitment to excellence he developed during his military career continue to shape his approach to supporting physicians today. Whether helping a doctor launch their first clinic or guiding an established practice through growth, Beau brings the insights, strategies, and hands-on support needed to succeed.
When he’s not working with physicians, Beau enjoys spending time with his partner of seven years, Stephanie, and his daughter, Adrina, in El Paso, Texas. As a proud father, Beau understands the importance of work-life balance – a priority he champions for every physician he works with.
Transition Expert
Kirk specializes in transitioning existing medical practices to Direct Care. In essence, he’ll make converting to DPC a downhill slide instead of an uphill battle. After graduating from K-State and earning a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics, he moved to Kansas City for the country club industry. Looking to expand his credentials, he accepted a position as Director of Sales for a commercial LED lighting company before joining Atlas MD. He knows relationships can be a very powerful currency and wants to help doctors expose their inner servant hearts to their patients.
Keen was born in Great Bend, Kansas, but grew up primarily overseas. His father worked for an oil company and the family lived in Africa and Singapore, where he met his future wife, Eileen. The couple have four sons and ten grandchildren, and will be celebrating their 48th anniversary this year.
Keen owned and operated a car wash and trash collection business for nearly eighteen years. During this time, Keen also became involved in a First Amendment lawsuit which would end up at the United States Supreme Court. On June 28, 1996, the Supreme Court handed down a 7-2 ruling in Keen’s favor in Board of County Commissioners, Wabaunsee County, Kansas vs. Umbehr, 518 U.S. 668 (1996), establishing First Amendment rights for private contractors: Board of County Commissioners, Wabaunsee County, Kansas v. Umbehr | Oyez
At the age of 40, Keen sold his business and returned to college to pursue his dream of becoming an attorney. In fact, Keen and his son, Dr. Josh, were both freshmen attending Kansas State University at the same time. Keen has been a licensed attorney for twenty years, and enjoys working for Atlas.md assisting doctors in navigating the transition to a Direct Primary Care practice.
Meet Asher Umbehr. He’s been part of the Atlas.md Support team for three years now and is always ready to help physicians with any issues they might have! Asher has seen just about every bump in the road you might hit and is ready to use that knowledge to guide you through any situation on your Direct Primary Care journey. Born in Kansas as the oldest of 6 and raised in southern Mississippi, he spends his time taking care of his fish, gaming with friends, and enjoying time with his fiancée, Savanna.
Gabe has been part of the Atlas.md Support team for five years, helping physicians build and grow successful Direct Primary Care practices while making the process of opening a clinic as smooth as possible. Gabe is passionate about supporting the DPC movement and the providers who make it possible. Born and raised in Southern Mississippi, he enjoys cooking, reading, and relaxing on the porch with his wife, Brayleigh, over a good cup of coffee.
Say hello to Nathan Harris, the newest member of our team! Nate is a Navy veteran with twelve years of service as a Seabee and has been deployed to Bahrain, Japan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Germany. When he’s not working, Nate loves hanging out with his wife, Jamie, and their three kids, Ryleigh, Katrina, and Anthony. He’s always happy to help, so feel free to reach out to him anytime at nate@atlas.md!
Founded in 2010 in Wichita, Kansas, Atlas.md is an industry-leading DPC EMR that empowers physicians to deliver affordable, personalized, subscription-based healthcare.
Created by Dr. Josh Umbehr and Dr. Doug Nunamaker, the business began as an insurance-free family medicine practice committed to providing accessible, patient-centered care.
Today, Atlas.md continues to help physicians strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and lead a growing movement to transform healthcare through the DPC model.