Dr. Marcy Meyer, M.D.

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Get to know General Practitioner Dr. Marcy Meyer, who serves patients in Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. Meyer, a general practitioner, serves as the Owner & Medical Director of NET Health Direct Primary Care in Tacoma, Washington. 

“As a direct primary care provider, we focus on you and your health without the influence of unnecessary third party restrictions. We see far fewer patients than a traditional insurance-based practice so we can provide the best care possible. Our patient benefits include full access to care without barriers. You’ll have more time with your doctor, 24/7 access, no co-pays, and no limit on visits. This includes physicals, pediatric care, wellness education, chronic disease management, simple procedures, and more.” as stated on her website. 

Growing up in San Diego, California, Dr. Meyer attended San Diego State University, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine – Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2004 and continued her training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. After serving in the U.S. Army for over 21 years, she chose to embark on her civilian career by establishing NET Health Direct Primary Care.

In the medical profession, a general practitioner (GP) is a medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. A GP manages types of illnesses that present in an undifferentiated way at an early stage of development and may require urgent intervention.

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