Sandpoint Premier Direct Primary Care has a smaller panel of patients than a traditional practice, so Drs. Klaucke and Cooper are able to provide you the level of personal care you deserve.

About our Practice

Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care is a fast-growing area of medicine because patients and providers alike are frustrated with the current insurance-driven system. Drs. King, Cooper and Klaucke will focus on you and your health without the unnecessary encroachment of insurance companies. We believe that the best primary care medicine is both personal and affordable, and that’s what we offer, without the red tape.  We want you, as a member of our practice, to experience a patient-doctor relationship based on trust and respect, and get the care you deserve.

Our patient benefits are extensive. You will enjoy include full access to your physician, meaning you will have more time with your provider, 24/7 access, no co-pays, and no limit on visits. Your monthly membership fee covers general adult physicals, women’s healthcare, newborn and pediatric care, wellness education, chronic disease management, minor procedures and coordination of care with specialists when needed. We also offer the added savings and convenience of an onsite wholesale pharmacy and lab.

We still encourage patients to maintain an insurance policy, especially to cover catastrophic events. However, for your primary care needs, we offer low cost medical care (not insurance).

Have more questions on Direct Primary Care and Drs. King, Cooper and Klaucke’s practice? Go HERE for answers.

About our Physicians

Dr. Frazier King

Dr. Frazier King has been a physician with Sandpoint Premier Direct Primary Care since 2016, with a goal to practice full-spectrum primary care. Adopting the Direct Primary Care model allows Dr. King to focus on his patients’ needs without worrying about meeting meaningless requirements set by insurance companies and Medicare.

Dr. King has been in practice for 40 years. He received his MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Utah Family Practice at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Dr. King is passionate about understanding disease and working with his patients to fix their ailments.

Dr. King is happily married and has three sons. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, sailing and reading.

Dr. Jillian Klaucke

Jillian Klaucke, MD, FAWM, is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician and Sandpoint native. She joined Sandpoint Premier Direct Primary Care after gaining experience across the globe, beginning with medical school in Nevada, residency in Billings, Montana, work as an attending physician in Baltimore, Maryland, and traveling for general practice work in New Zealand.

Dr. Klaucke has received specialty training in Wilderness Medicine, and has been awarded Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM). Wilderness Medicine is the practice in resource-limited environments, but may also translate to the office environment for travel planning or recreation advice. As a lifelong lover of outdoor sports, she finds that her avocation and vocation meet perfectly under this educational focus.

Jillian is passionate about providing whole patient care and helping pioneer a new direction in healthcare, thereby allowing for meaningful, lifelong relationships to develop between doctor and patient. She loves taking care of whole families. She is very happy to return to Sandpoint with her husband and two children.

Dr. Joseph Cooper

Dr. Joseph Cooper took the long route to Sandpoint Premier DPC.  He grew up in a similar small town, in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.  After completing a degrees in Philosophy and Religion, he enlisted in the Army, eventually becoming an Infantry Officer and serving in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star among other recognitions.  He later attended medical school at the University of Virginia, graduating with Honors.  He returned to the Army, completing a residency in Family Medicine and then serving as a physician for elite athletes with 10th Special Forces Group in Colorado Springs.  His approach to medicine is patient-centered and holistic, truly functional in nature and supported by extensive training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.  He describes his approach as "I don't believe in 'cure-alls' -- there is no one specific approach or treatment that fits every patient. I find that if I listen closely, my patients will give me the clues to help us find the right path for them in their situation.  I don't have all the answers, no one does, but I do my best to use my knowledge to help patient's achieve their health goals -- whether it is running a half marathon, staying functional as we age, or simply using every tool possible to fight a chronic illness."  When he isn't practicing medicine, he is spending time with his wife and kids and many dogs, gardening or building something.    

Benefits of Sandpoint Premier DPC

Take a moment to explore the benefits of Sandpoint Premier Direct Primary Care’s Direct Primary Care practice so you can decide whether or not it is the right choice for you.

healthcare savings

Wholesale labs and prescriptions

Diagnostic and procedural benefits at no extra cost

Free annual physical

increased accessibility

Same day and next day service scheduling

Extended, relaxed visits

24/7 access to your physician via technology

coordination of care

Consultation with specialists

Pre- and post-hospitalization coordination

Health education and prevention

Save on your healthcare expenses…

We have negotiated wholesale lab prices for send-out testing, and we do not charge for in-house labs, such as urinalysis. We also provide wholesale, generic medications through our office pharmacy without a huge markup. For example, a common medication, such as your blood pressure medication, may only cost $2-3 for a 90 day supply.

Additionally, many procedures are included in your membership fee. For example, cryotherapy, simple lesion removal, and sutures/laceration repair are all included in your membership fee. If there is an extra charge for a service, you will know exactly what it is before proceeding. For a full list of services, click HERE.

We provide a yearly preventive exam (physical) that will be tailored to your personal medical needs. It’s all about you, and your specific goals for wellness. A physical exam will be done, and appropriate tests will be ordered. We will also make sure you are up to date with all recommended health screenings and preventive measures.

Communicate freely with your physician….

We don’t have a long hold times, or barriers to your doctor - we encourage you to get directly in touch with your personal physician. If you need help after hours, weekends, and even holidays, we will be there for you. And, you’ll be able to reach us via phone, email and text.

Because we have reserved our time for a smaller panel of patients, there will be no “squeezing you in.” In our practice model, you are a priority, and you’ll feel like one. We will do everything in our power to get you into the office the same day or next day when you need care.

You won’t feel rushed through an appointment, and there’s never a question you won’t have time to ask. Part of the relationship you’ll build with your doctor is based on your understanding of your care - personalized healthcare.

Let us be your health advocate….

If you require a consultant for specialty medical care, Dr. Cooper and Dr. Klaucke will work closely with that specialist. Because Sandpoint Premier Direct Primary Care is not affiliated with any other healthcare systems, we will all work together to make important decisions on your behalf.

If you need hospitalization, either urgently or electively, we will help arrange your care before and after. We coordinate with hospitalists, surgeons, and other health care professionals with your best interest in mind.

In the Direct Primary Care model, we have created time for health education. We look forward to your questions, and won’t cut you short or gloss over the details.