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Dr. Dunlop

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Eric Dunlop, DO

Family Medicine

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Residency

Mercy Medical Center Merced
Merced, CA
Family Medicine 2009-2011
Co-Chief Resident 2010-2011

Internship

Mercy Medical Center Merced
Merced, CA
2008-2009

Medical School

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, CA
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 2008

Undergraduate

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics 2004

American Board of Family Medicine
Osteopathic Medical Board of California

French Hospital
Sierra Vista Medical Center

Karen A. O'Connell, Robert K. Pelz, Jason B. Dinoso, Eric Dunlop, John Paik-Tesch, Thomas M. Williams, Joel N. Blankson. Prolonged Control of an HIV Type 1 Escape Variant Following Treatment Interruption in an HLA-B*27-Positive Patient.
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Volume 26 Number 11

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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$612.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,225.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,450.00 each year*

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Dr. Dunlop

Meet Eric Dunlop, DO


I believe good medicine stems from a close doctor-patient relationship that revolves around longer appointments, strong communication, proactive patient involvement, and educated discussions about medical decisions. As your private doctor, I encourage you to share in the decision making process when it comes to your health and I strive to find an individual wellness plan for you, as no two patients are alike. All too often in modern medicine I feel that doctors are forced to practice “cookie cutter medicine”. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, I am able to spend the necessary time needed to practice like an old-fashioned primary care doctor and develop a personal relationship with you.

As a family practice physician I am comfortable managing most conditions, but my special interests are in cardiovascular health, hypertension, dermatology, and hospital based medicine. I am one of a small number of primary care doctors in San Luis Obispo who has admitting privileges at both Sierra Vista Hospital and French Hospital. I regularly see and manage my patients when they are hospitalized, and because of this, I find they have a smooth transition to follow up care after being discharged from the hospital. I have numerous interactions and relationships with local specialists in San Luis Obispo to help you with your unique needs. I see patients from all over the central coast, including San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and the 5 Cities area, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Los Osos and Cayucos.

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This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call 866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Dunlop's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Dunlop quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Dunlop by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Dunlop when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$612.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,225.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,450.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Get Started | Today

This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call 866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

Testimonials from patients of Eric Dunlop, DO

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So Grateful
Almost every time my friends and I, ( all in our 80’s) get together, we end up talking about our ailments and our doctors. Everyone, without exception, complains about their “healthcare providers.” All except me. I am totally happy with Dr Eric Dunlop and his wonderful staff. I am so grateful to be under their care.
Jeanette
5

Almost every time my friends and I, ( all in our 80’s) get together, we end up talking about our ailments and our doctors. Everyone, without exception, complains about their “healthcare providers.” All except me. I am totally happy with Dr Eric Dunlop and his wonderful staff. I am so grateful to be under their care.

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Dr. Eric Dunloop
Can't say enough about how he looks after my wife and I. Goes above and beyond to get you answers quickly and efficiently. His staff is super friendly and efficient. Blessed to have him as our doctor.
David
5

Can't say enough about how he looks after my wife and I. Goes above and beyond to get you answers quickly and efficiently. His staff is super friendly and efficient. Blessed to have him as our doctor.

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Feeling good.
Just the fact that Dr. Dunlop is so positive and makes you feel as if you are his only patient. Getting in to see him on the day we call or the day after is a miracle in this day and age. He is also conscientious about checking to see if a patient has had shots and other necessary exams (mammography) etc.
The entire office is efficient and caring. What more can we ask?
Chris
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Just the fact that Dr. Dunlop is so positive and makes you feel as if you are his only patient. Getting in to see him on the day we call or the day after is a miracle in this day and age. He is also conscientious about checking to see if a patient has had shots and other necessary exams (mammography) etc.
The entire office is efficient and caring. What more can we ask?

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Lovely Man
Those words best describe my doctor, Dr. Dunlop. He is truly a lovely man, which means he is understanding, respectful, sweet and kind. His brilliance and sense of humor are understated as he is also modest and somewhat shy.
I feel I have watched him grow as a doctor as I have watched my own son grow as a person. He was just starting his practice here when I first met him! Now I have…
Jody
5

Those words best describe my doctor, Dr. Dunlop. He is truly a lovely man, which means he is understanding, respectful, sweet and kind. His brilliance and sense of humor are understated as he is also modest and somewhat shy.
I feel I have watched him grow as a doctor as I have watched my own son grow as a person. He was just starting his practice here when I first met him! Now I have grown older and he has grown into the kind of doctor that everyone wishes for, the kind that folks think no longer exists.
Also, I used to wonder if he purposely surrounds himself with staff that possess that same kind of goodness that he embodies or if it has been coincidence. But now I know that integrity and graciousness draw more of the same as his staff is warm and compassionate, as he is. And it is obvious how much they care for him.
Dr. Dunlop is all of this and more but as I think of all of the best moments, the ones that have made a difference, they mostly are about the doctor/patient relationship that he has created. It is nothing like other doctors I see or hear of where the doctor asks a few questions and hands down a diagnosis with little information about the patient as a person. Dr. D gets to know us as whole human beings, what our lives are like, what matters to us and he listens to how we want to proceed with treatment, medications, etc. In this way he has created a give and take that feels authentic. In the end I feel that he can make a good diagnosis or treatment plan that has the best chance of working because he has looked at a bigger picture. His own intuition is wonderful and I rely on that quite a bit.
It is too hard to find one moment that exemplifies all that I have said, but one moment that happened recently stands out. I was having a difficult time with my illness and I wanted him to help me find a way to get to New York to see our son. Naturally he understood how important this was to me and gave me several options and a lot of support. I was crying because I was afraid of not being to go and as I was leaving, I turned around and spontaneously reached out to him for a hug. In that moment I started to think "oh no, you can't go around hugging doctors" but my whole being knew that he is not just a guy who prescribes meds and treatment plans, but a lovely man filled with empathy and understanding as well. With no hesitation, he hugged me for a moment and in that moment, I felt comforted enough to know that I would be able to make that trip.

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

148 Casa Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Hours

Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$612.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,225.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,450.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Get Started | Today

This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call 866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

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