Primary Care, Built Around People

At Pearl Primary Care in Colorado Springs, our physician-led team focuses on unhurried conversations, clear communication, and personalized care for each person.

Physician-Led Care

At Pearl Primary Care, medical decisions are guided by physicians who are directly involved in the care they provide.

Physician-led care means experience, clinical judgment, and accountability remain central to every decision. It also means care is not rushed, delegated without oversight, or shaped by volume-driven systems.

This practice was designed intentionally to support thoughtful medicine, clear communication, and long-term relationships built on trust.

Meet the Team

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Dr. Rachael Degurse, M.D.

Physician

Dr. Degurse is a board-certified physician who believes patients deserve clarity, agency, and a genuine partnership in their care.

She leads with conviction and thoughtfulness, combining modern medical knowledge with a grounded, human approach. Her work is guided by the belief that people are at their best when they feel heard, respected, and supported in making informed decisions about their health.

By choosing a direct primary care model, Dr. Degurse created a practice that allows her to focus on meaningful relationships, continuity of care, and medicine practiced with integrity rather than urgency.

☕ Favorite coffee order:
Grande Brown Sugar Caffe Latte w/Oatmilk
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Rebeca

Medical Assistant

Rebeca is a highly attentive medical assistant who approaches her work with care, precision, and pride in her craft.

She is known for her vigilance, follow-through, and commitment to doing things the right way, even when no one is watching. Rebeca brings a calm, reassuring presence to the clinical experience and is deeply invested in creating an environment where patients feel supported and respected.

Always refining her skills, she plays an essential role in the delivery of thoughtful, organized, and patient-centered care at Pearl Primary Care.

☕ Favorite coffee order:
Iced Chestnut Praline Latte w/ Oatmilk

How Our Primary Care Team Works

As a physician-led primary care practice in Colorado Springs, how our team works together shapes every visit and every conversation.

Check-in & Arrival: When you arrive, you will be welcomed and checked in by our front desk team in a calm, unhurried environment.

Off we go: A medical assistant will then bring you to our vitals room, where we take time to review your information, answer initial questions, and ensure you are comfortable before your visit.

Time for Appointment: When the physician is ready, you will be guided to your exam room for an unrushed conversation focused on your concerns, goals, and overall health.

After your visit: After your visit, follow-up steps, questions, and next actions are coordinated thoughtfully so nothing feels unclear or left hanging.

Patient Visit Experience in Colorado Springs Primary Care

  • Visits are structured to allow time for thoughtful primary care conversations rather than rushed appointments.
  • Communication stays within a consistent care team, so patients are supported by people familiar with their history.
  • Medical decisions remain physician-guided, accessible, and accountable throughout care.

This approach allows our primary care team to deliver organized, relationship-based care for patients across Colorado Springs.

Interested in learning more?

A brief meet and greet is a simple way to see if Pearl Primary Care is the right fit for you.