About Saliglasa
At Saliglasa, we are driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to transform healthcare into a partnership where every patient feels heard, seen, understood and empowered. Founded by Dr. Kebede, a physician with over 20 years of experience and a passion for improving health outcomes, Saliglasa embodies a commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Kebede’s deep understanding of the challenges patients face in healthcare settings—often due to limited time patients have with their physicians and the complex nature of health systems—has shaped our unique approach to care.
As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice offering concierge-level services, Saliglasa is free from the restrictions of third parties like insurance companies and large healthcare systems. This independence enables us to focus entirely on what matters most: you. We prioritize meaningful time with each patient, building relationships that foster trust, understanding, and active engagement in your health.
Dr. Kebede’s passion for empowering patients stems from years of clinical practice and research. From uncovering complex diagnoses to addressing gaps in patient understanding, she has witnessed firsthand how empowering patients can transform their outcomes. At Saliglasa, we enhance health literacy, provide personalized coaching, and utilize innovative health technology to ensure every individual has the knowledge and support to thrive.
Saliglasa Direct Primary Care is an internal medicine clinic that provides scientifically proven medical care that includes the prescription of medications as needed. Although we are not a Functional Medicine clinic, our care is holistic and we happily support patients who may seek alternative clinical care.
Saliglasa redefines healthcare by combining quality expertise, compassion, and innovation. Here, good health outcomes are not just about treating conditions—they’re about creating a collaborative partnership where patients are equipped to take charge of their wellness journey.
We invite you to engage with us!
Why Patient Engagement Matters?
Patient Engagement is Saliglasa’s Brand
At Saliglasa, we believe patient engagement is just as vital as the quality of care we provide. Better health outcomes come from both quality care and active patient participation.
What is Patient Engagement?
Patient engagement refers to active collaboration between patients and healthcare providers to improve health outcomes. It requires both patient empowerment and a healthcare system that supports participation. Engaged patients make informed decisions, communicate effectively with providers, monitor their health, and achieve better results. They also experience higher satisfaction, adhere to treatments, and enjoy improved well-being.
A key factor in patient engagement is understanding health records and participating in decision-making. However, only 12% of Americans are fully health literate, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That is why at Saliglasa we spend a significant amount of effort in optimizing our patients’ health literacy.
Saliglasa’s Approach to Patient Engagement
- Forging partnership-We believe patients are experts in their own bodies and we respect their autonomy to make choices. We feel privileged that they trust our medical expertise to diagnose and treat illnesses using current scientific evidence and promote better health and wellbeing.
- Boosting Health Literacy – We empower patients with knowledge, helping them understand their health data, ask questions, and confidently participate in care decisions.
- Providing Health Coaching – Our coaching supports behavioral changes, self-management, and the use of health technology while guiding patients through reliable health information.
By empowering our patients to participate in shared decision making we have redefined the patient-physician relationship in our clinic. Come and see- you will not be disappointed.