Business Details
14 Years
experience
Direct Primary Care Services in Durango, CO
Mountain View Family HealthCare is a Direct Primary Care practice dedicated to prioritizing patient well-being over insurance complexities. We focus on building long-term partnerships with individuals and families, emphasizing preventive care and comprehensive understanding of lifestyle factors. Our approach eliminates insurance billing, allowing physicians to spend significantly more time with patients during visits. By addressing health within the context of family, work, and community, we aim to proactively manage wellness rather than simply react to illness. Our services include preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health, and collaborative health coaching with specialists in nutrition and fitness.We serve both individuals and businesses, offering affordable monthly fee structures that provide reliable access to quality primary care. Our practice was founded on the principle of restoring the physician-patient relationship to its rightful focus on health outcomes rather than administrative constraints. With over 15 years of local experience, we combine clinical expertise with personalized attention to help patients achieve their wellness goals. Our integrated model connects patients with on-site specialists and community resources to create holistic health solutions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Preventive Care
Women's Health Exams
Chronic Disease Management
Mental Health Counseling
Health Coaching
Minor Procedures
School Physicals
Nutrition Assessment
Fitness Assessment
Hospice Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, comprehensive care without insurance constraints
- Our doctors spend 45 minutes per visit to address all health factors
- We partner with local businesses to provide affordable healthcare options
- Board-certified physician with over 15 years in Durango
- Integrated health coaching with nutrition and fitness specialists
Services
Direct Primary Care
Our Direct Primary Care model provides comprehensive healthcare through affordable monthly fees. By eliminating insurance billing, we offer extended appointments and personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. This approach enables thorough health assessments and proactive wellness management for long-term benefits.
Chronic Disease Management
We specialize in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension through continuous care partnerships. Our approach combines regular monitoring, lifestyle counseling, and coordinated specialist support to optimize health outcomes while minimizing complications.
Women's Health Exams
Comprehensive women's health services include annual exams, family planning, and menopause management. Our approach emphasizes preventive care and patient education to support reproductive health across all life stages with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Health Coaching
Our collaborative health coaching connects patients with specialists in nutrition, fitness, and behavioral health. This multidisciplinary approach provides practical tools for lifestyle changes, weight management, and stress reduction through personalized wellness strategies.
Minor Procedures
We perform various minor procedures including skin biopsies and laceration repairs in our office. These services eliminate the need for hospital visits while ensuring proper wound care and timely treatment for common injuries and dermatological concerns.
People
Kirsten Kicki Searfus, MD
Board Certified Family Physician
Dr. Searfus has practiced family medicine in Durango since 2006. She specializes in comprehensive primary care from pediatrics to geriatrics, with additional certification in hospice and palliative care. Her approach emphasizes preventive care and patient education.
Questions
What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Primary Care is a healthcare model where patients pay an affordable monthly fee directly to their physician, eliminating insurance billing and allowing more personalized, comprehensive care.
How does DPC benefit businesses?
DPC provides businesses with affordable employee healthcare options, including on-site nutrition assessments and fitness evaluations, while reducing absenteeism and workers' compensation claims through preventive care focus.
What services are included in your plans?
All plans include annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, preventive care, and access to health coaching. Business plans add on-site nutrition and fitness assessments for employees.
How much time do appointments typically take?
Our appointments typically last 45 minutes, allowing physicians to thoroughly address health concerns, lifestyle factors, and preventive care strategies in each visit.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance, focusing instead on direct patient care. This model allows lower costs through transparent monthly fees while maintaining high-quality, personalized medical services.
