Dr. Rachael Degurse is a board-certified primary care physician who practiced for many years in Colorado Springs within large healthcare organizations, including Optum. During that time, she cared for a large and diverse patient panel and provided long-term primary care to thousands of patients in the community.
She also practiced within physician-led group settings, including Mountain View Medical Group, before founding and operating her own independent medical practices in Colorado Springs. Today, Dr. Degurse leads Pearl Primary Care and Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation, providing physician-directed care built around continuity, professionalism, and long-term patient relationships.
Dr. Degurse brings extensive experience in adult primary care, with a clinical background rooted in comprehensive, relationship-driven medicine. Her work has included preventive care, chronic disease management, and long-term patient partnerships across a wide range of health needs.
While practicing within system-based healthcare environments such as Optum, she managed complex patient panels and navigated the realities of modern primary care delivery, including coordination across specialties and long-term care planning.
This experience informs her approach today as an independent physician. By combining the clinical rigor of large healthcare systems with the flexibility of physician-led practice, Dr. Degurse provides primary care that is both thorough and personal, without sacrificing standards or continuity.
Dr. Rachael Degurse is a primary care physician in Colorado Springs with a long history of caring for patients in the community.
Dr. Degurse believes primary care works best when there is time to listen, continuity in care, and a strong physician-patient relationship. For many patients, that means having a doctor who knows their history, understands their goals, and can provide thoughtful guidance over time, not just during brief visits.
At Pearl Primary Care, this philosophy is reflected in a practice model designed around access, trust, and long-term care. By limiting patient volume and removing unnecessary barriers, Dr. Degurse is able to focus on preventive care, informed decision-making, and meaningful partnerships with the people she serves.
I want to take a moment to speak directly to those of you who may be looking for me, as well as those who are learning about my practice for the first time.
Practicing medicine in a way that allows for time, trust, and genuine connection has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Early in my career, I believed deeply in the importance of building long-term relationships with patients and being present for the full arc of their care. Over time, I found that protecting those values within traditional healthcare settings became increasingly difficult.
Over the last several years, while building and caring for patients through my medical spa practice, Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation, I had the opportunity to step back and truly listen in a different way. Being directly responsible for the experience, the time spent with patients, and the decisions guiding their care brought clarity to what people value most. They want to feel heard, understood, and treated as individuals, not as appointments moving through a schedule.
That experience reinforced something I had always believed as a physician. Time, autonomy, and thoughtful decision-making are not extras in medicine. They are essential. Pearl Primary Care was created so I could practice medicine in a way that centers those principles and allows me to be fully present for my patients.
If you are a former patient, I want you to know that this is a continuation of the care you knew, not a departure from it. And if you are new, I hope this gives you a clear sense of how I approach medicine and what you can expect from my practice.
— Dr. Rachael Degurse
Yes. Dr. Rachael Degurse previously practiced primary care in Colorado Springs while working within larger healthcare systems, including Optum and Mountain View Medical Group. She now sees patients through her independent practice, Pearl Primary Care, using a membership-based model.
Dr. Degurse is a board-certified physician with extensive experience in primary care.
Yes. Former patients are welcome to join Pearl Primary Care as members, provided there is availability. The practice was designed to support continuity of care and long-term physician-patient relationships.
Pearl Primary Care operates as a direct primary care practice. Membership is not dependent on insurance, and many patients choose to pair this model with Medicare or other insurance for services outside of primary care.
Pearl Primary Care is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and serves adults throughout the surrounding area who are looking for a more personalized and accessible primary care experience. Our address is 160 W. Fillmore St just of I25. We share a building with Springs Gastroenterologist .
Direct primary care is a healthcare model that emphasizes access, time, and continuity. Patients pay a monthly membership fee that allows for longer visits, easier communication, and a more personalized approach to primary care.
Yes. Many members of Pearl Primary Care are adults and retirees who value consistent care, thoughtful medical guidance, and a strong relationship with their physician. In fact, many tell us they couldn’t wait to get away from the modern healthcare system.
Absolutely. Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation continues to operate as a separate, established medical aesthetics practice. Pearl Primary Care is a distinct practice focused exclusively on comprehensive primary care. While both were founded by Dr. Degurse, each serves a different purpose and patient need.
If you feel that Pearl Primary Care may be a good fit, the next step is to review the membership details and determine whether the practice aligns with your needs. The button below will take you to the page that outlines how the membership model works, what is included, and how to request availability.
If you are a former patient, you are welcome to explore membership just as any new patient would. Availability is limited to ensure thoughtful, unhurried care for every member.
