Grand opening March 2026
Direct Primary Care.
Putting people first.
Simple. Affordable. No insurance required.
Simple Monthly Pricing
One flat membership fee covers most primary care—no copays, no surprise bills, no insurance required.
We welcome every body, every identity, and every background in a safe, respectful space.
Less waiting, more access, and a doctor who’s easy to reach.
Inclusive and Accessible
More Time, Better Care
Primary Care that puts people first
Simple. Affordable. No insurance required. A doctor who treats you like family.
Direct Primary Care
We reject the corporate model of medicine that puts profit before patients, and instead embrace a simple monthly membership that supports extended visits, transparency, and enduring patient-physician trust.
We welcome you as you are because we all deserve compassionate nonjudgmental health care. We are an inclusive, justice-minded practice dedicated to serving everyone in our community.
Dr Shannon Connolly, MD is board certified in family medicine with years of experience in primary care, mental health, and sexual & reproductive health care. She is committed to your health and emotional wellbeing.
Welcoming
Relationship-Centered
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Welcome to Open Arms Primary Care!
We provide comprehensive primary care for people who haven’t always felt seen, heard, or well-served by the health care system. Many of our patients come to us frustrated by long waits, rushed visits, confusing bills, or care that feels impersonal or dismissive.
We do things differently. Visits are calm and never rushed. We take the time to listen, to understand you, and to build an ongoing relationship. Our care is trauma-informed and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience, identity, and time.
We are a fully evidence-based medical practice. We follow established clinical guidelines, practice high-quality preventive and chronic disease care, and partner with patients to make thoughtful, informed medical decisions.
What's direct primary care?
We are a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. That means we do not take money from any insurance plans. Instead, patients pay a simple monthly membership fee that covers most of their primary care.
For that membership, you get:
Direct access to your personal doctor by call, text, or email
Same-day or next-business-day appointments
Longer visits and unhurried care
Clear, transparent pricing — no copays, no billing surprises
Many people assume that care without insurance must be expensive. In reality, our monthly membership is often less than an urgent care visit or specialist copay.
Because we don’t answer to insurance companies, our only responsibility is to you — our patient. That’s how healthcare should be.
Comprehensive Care
Inclusive relationship-centered care tailored to your needs.
A Personal Relationship
Get same day or next business day access to your doctor. Dr Connolly is available when you need her. No wait, no hassle. Just a direct line to your personal physician.
Inclusive and Welcoming
We proudly serve the LGBTQIA community and will never ask about your immigration status. We have expertise working with people who have experienced trauma and we are sex positive.
Primary care without the hassle of insurance. This means less stress, less paperwork, and more time with your doctor. We work for YOU, not an insurance company.
Direct Primary Care
Location
438 E Katella Ave Suite G
Orange, CA 92867
Tel 714-583-6173 Text us for the fastest response!
Fax (administrative) 714-610-9373
Fax (for medical records) 714-439-5186
info@openarmsprimarycare.com
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