Manage complexity without starting over
You're seen completely: your history, your patterns, your goals, not just today's symptoms. Care that accounts for the complexity of juggling responsibilities while respecting your time.
Washington State
Virtual-only, membership-based primary care for patients across Washington State, built for continuity and designed to know you deeply over time.
Enrollment begins soon. Join the Founders Waitlist at no cost. Does not create a doctor-patient relationship or guarantee enrollment. Washington State residents age 12 and older only.
Not for emergencies. Call 911 for immediate medical needs.
Why This Practice Exists
Good medicine takes time to listen, review what came before, and think carefully about what comes next.
Sankofa Family Medicine was built for continuity: a deliberately small panel, the same doctor every visit, and the time to know each patient deeply. Your history, biology, and goals inform every conversation, year after year.
Who We Serve
This practice is for people who want to be known deeply, consistently, over time. Whether you are building a career, raising a family, or managing your health for the long term, this was designed to work with your life, not against it.
Flexibility that fits your life
Your schedule matters. Virtual-only care designed to fit your life, not the other way around, without sacrificing depth or continuity.
Your family's care stays connected
The same doctor for your whole household, visit after visit. Your doctor knows each family member and how everyone's health connects.
Stay ahead of problems
You stay ahead. Your baseline is tracked, trends are monitored, and labs and genetic context give you clarity about where your health is headed.
How It Works
From first click to first visit, here is exactly what to expect.
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Join the Waitlist
Sign up at no cost. You will receive updates as we approach enrollment. No commitment, no payment, and no clinical relationship until you choose to move forward.
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Complete a Brief Questionnaire
As enrollment approaches, you will receive a short questionnaire about your health priorities and what you are looking for in a physician. This helps us determine if the practice is a good fit for your needs.
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Talk with Your Doctor
If the questionnaire suggests a good match, we will invite you to a brief introductory call so you can meet your physician, ask questions, and decide if the practice is right for you.
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Enroll and Build Your Baseline
Accepted members begin the Foundation Period. Over the first several months, we build a thorough understanding of your health through intake, labs, and a comprehensive first visit. This is how your physician gets to know you deeply.
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Care That Builds Over Time
After your baseline is established, your care settles into a steady rhythm. Regular visits, secure messaging, and a physician who knows more about you with every conversation.
The Difference You'll Actually Feel
Four qualities that define every membership, every visit.
You Have Time to Be Heard
Visits are designed so you can think, ask questions, and understand your options clearly.
You Don't Start Over
The same doctor carries your history forward. Every visit builds on the last, with a deliberately small patient panel so nothing gets lost.
You Get Clear Answers and Expectations
Messaging and scheduling support continuity, with clear expectations, clinical prioritization, and a transparent membership structure.
Your Body's Data Works for You
Labs, genetics, and trends give you clarity. Your doctor interprets what it means for you, so decisions are informed from the start.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
Whether you are managing a chronic condition, recovering from a health scare, or simply want a practice that helps you stay ahead, this was designed for people who want more from their primary care.
If you're managing a health condition:
- Your history follows you: You want a doctor who carries your history forward and builds on it visit to visit.
- Your biology is part of the conversation: You want a doctor who understands how your medications, labs, and genetics interact, and adjusts your plan as things change.
If you're focused on staying well:
- Know where you stand: You want a doctor who helps you understand your baseline - not just what's wrong, but where you stand.
- Built for the long view: You want to invest in a long-term relationship with a practice that tracks your trajectory over years.
If this sounds right for you, the Founders Waitlist is open. We'll be in touch when enrollment begins.
Membership
How Membership Works
Your membership is built around one thing: giving your doctor the time and structure to actually know you. Details are shared when we contact you from the waitlist.
When you join, your doctor learns your body in depth from the beginning. Foundational lab work and a genetics panel are included in your membership from day one, not billed as add-ons. Physician-led interpretation of your genetic health information and lab results, supported by carefully selected advisory tools when clinically appropriate, gives your doctor a deeper, more complete picture of your body from the start.
Founded by Dr. Yaw Nkrumah, MD, Board-Certified Family Physician.
Pricing and membership terms are confirmed before you enroll.
Does Sankofa Family Medicine accept insurance?
No. This is a self-pay membership practice. We do not bill insurance for membership services. If you have an HSA or FSA, those funds may be applicable, subject to your plan rules. We can provide a superbill upon request when clinically appropriate.
What does virtual-only mean for my care?
All visits take place via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. No special software is required. You can join from any device. You will always see the same doctor, and your visit will be designed for depth, not speed.
Is the Founders Waitlist a commitment to enroll?
No. Joining the waitlist is free and creates no obligation. It does not establish a doctor-patient relationship or guarantee enrollment. When enrollment opens, you will receive details on membership options and rates before making any decision.
Who is eligible to join?
Sankofa Family Medicine currently serves Washington State residents age 12 and older. All care is delivered via telehealth.
Limited Founding Membership
Ready for a Practice That Remembers?
Founding membership is intentionally small and reviewed for fit. Join the waitlist to be considered when enrollment opens.
Founders Waitlist only. No payment required. Joining does not guarantee enrollment or create a doctor-patient relationship. Washington State residents age 12 and older only.