Family Medical Care
& Aesthetics
Best of Both Worlds
We are sparkMD. We are an independent medical clinic, open in Boise since 2014.
We provide comprehensive family medical care in a direct primary care model along with physician-directed aesthetics.
We provide comprehensive family medical care in a direct primary care model along with physician-directed aesthetics.
Healthcare Reconsidered
No long waits, no unnecessary barriers, no inflated costs. We’re part of a movement that’s rejuvenating the foundation of the doctor-patient relationship through affordable, transparent, personalized care.
Direct Primary Care
Our patients are members. For a low monthly fee, we provide urgent care, wellness care, minor procedural care, pediatric care and much more.
Aesthetic Solutions
We offer physician supervised aesthetic solutions and have an in-house aesthetician. Services include: Coolsculpting, Juvederm filler, laser hair removal, Botox, microdermabrasion, IPL, and an exclusive line of skin care products.
CoolSculpting®
We are excited to offer our FDA approved CoolSculpting® technology. Freeze away unwanted fat with no surgery, and little to no down time.
Meet Our Team
We work together to provide you the highest quality, most up to date medical care and aesthetics services. We are here to transform healthcare.

Julie K. Gunther, MD, FAAFP
Owner, Founder

Tanya Kowitz, MA-C
Operations, Nursing, Aesthetics

Erin Love McDermott, PA
Physicians Assistant

Andrea Berry, MA-C
Nursing
What Our Clients Say
I love everything about Direct Care Medicine! I'm one of those that does not have insurance though my job, I can't afford marketplace pricing, just to meet astronomical co-pays and deductibles, so it just.makes.sense! I'm so impressed with the courage of these 3 ladies, I hope SparkMD lights a fire of change here in the Treasure Valley!
R.A.
Patient
So happy to find Dr. Gunther! A truly caring, compassionate doctor who is working to make affordable and excellent healthcare a reality!
D.P.
Patient
There are so many positive things to say about this office, where do I begin...
Often times when you sit down with someone in the medical field you can get an idea very quickly about the experience that you will have in their office. With Dr. Gunther you get a sense of enthusiasm, personality, and caring that can be a bit lacking within the health care arena. After a few minutes discussing health care with her, I am sure that you will get the same impression that I did, this...
Z.V.
Business Professional
What I most want to tell you is that I really appreciate your approach to treating patients and how well you take care of me. (I was going to say my health issues but the point is you are so holistic that limiting it to just that did not seem right.)
C.O.
Patient
Dr. Julie and all the staff here are amazing, caring and dedicated to giving the best care and helping you feel and look your best! I wouldn’t look any further for any kind of medical care and they take all their medical esthetic services to the next level. One trip into their office and you’ll see for yourself... so what are you waiting for--get in there!!!
A.R.
sparkMd aesthetics patient
Best doctors we have ever had! You can't beat the personalized attention and care. We love SparkMD!
N.H.
sparkMD patient
[I love their] level of care and how caring and compassionate all the staff are from Tanya and Andrea to the new therapy dog Maggie.
R.W.
Long term sparkMD patient
Amazing staff and such a wonderful environment. Highly recommend!
L.L.
Patient
Interested in Direct Primary Care?
How about healthcare without the drama of waiting rooms, insurance claims, and time constraints?
Traditional DPC Plan
$
20/79/89
/ Monthly
$79 one time join-fee per household. $20/month children ages birth-20. $79/month adults aged 21-34 and $89/month for ages 35 and up.
- No Visit Fees or Co-Pays
- Wellness Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Same and Next Day Visits
- Urgent Care/Minor Injury Care
- Wholesale Pricing: Labs, Meds, Imaging
- Telemedicine and much more...
Aesthetics Care
$
Varies
$79 one time join fee per household. $20 a month for children ages birth to 20, $79 monthly for people age 21 to 34, and $89 a month for ages 35 and up.
- Discounts for sparkMD Members
- Botox $10-$12/unit
- Filler: Cheeks, Chin, Lips
- Laser Hair Removal, Photofacials
- Medically licensed staff
- Physician & PA Injectors
- Obagi, Skin Medica, Alastin, More...
Comprehensive Health Analysis
$
800
/ One time
This is designed to be a ONE-time visit with intensive records review, history and exam for people who do not want to become members of sparkMD but who desire a through evaluation by Dr. Julie Gunther. This serves as a second opinion, a Q&A session and an option to consolidate complex care.
- Full medical record review
- 2 hour Extended Face-to-Face Visit and Physical Exam
- Comprehensive summary of healthcare history with explanations and recommendations for future care.
Our Latest News
Follow our latest news and thoughts which focus on family medicine, aesthetics and direct primary care.
Greenbelt Feature
We recently spoke to Greenbelt magazine. Here is a excerpt from the article: You mean there’s…
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Medical Economics on Dr. Julie Gunther and Direct Primary Care
Blogger Erica Sprey describes the newest, alternative direction of healthcare and how Dr. Julie Gunther has…
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Our Location
sparkMD
2402 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, Idaho
83702
Regular Business Hours
Mon-Thurs 9-5
Fri 9-12
Weekends and after hours by arrangement.
Holidays 2022
March 24th
July 4, 5th
September 5th
October 31st (1/2 day)
November 23-27th
December 23-27th