DPC 2024 “Reclaiming Full Scope Primary Care Through DPC”

Session 02 Track 02 – Amy Capoocia, DO, FACOFP – Part 2 + Q&A

Advanced learning from an advanced DPC practicioner. Dr Capoocia joins track 2 “Full scope primary care and direct specialty care” to teach her colleagues to practice at the top of their skill set by offering a robust array of services at the primary care level.

PowerPoint  < Specialty Care Part 01 of 02

Biography

Amy Capoocia, DO FACOFP (Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians) graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Reading, PA.  She graduated as Co-Chief Resident in 2006.   

Dr Capoocia has 20 years of direct patient experience, practicing inpatient and outpatient medicine in Spring Hill Florida. Dr Capoocia worked full time and volunteered with the local domestic violence shelter and the local free community clinic.  Most recently she has moved back to Pennsylvania and is now the owner and lead physician at Ludwig’s Village Family Medicine, LLC—a Direct Primary Care office.

Dr Capoocia’s focus is helping her patients achieve health with the least amount of medical intervention, focusing on lifestyle changes and mental health supports. 

With the help of her supportive spouse, she juggles a medical career and raises her family.

Dr Capoocia is also passionate about teaching and has worked with high school, medical school and residency students, she has taught ACOFP procedural medicine courses for over 10 years and more recently with AAFP via DPC Alliance. 

She has achieved a Health Policy Fellowship (HPF) with American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).  She has also been a guest on POMA podcast and MyDPC Story.

Dr Capoocia is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine through ACOFP since 2006. 

Dr Capoocia is an active mother of 5 children who believes in physical and mental balance.  She earned a black belt in Shotokan Karate in 2021.