About
Dr. Katherine McCrea is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of McCrea Family Practice PLLC in Bayfield, Colorado. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where her training carried a strong emphasis on rural medicine. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency in Grand Junction, Colorado. She holds a faculty appointment as Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School, where she mentors the next generation of primary care physicians.
Dr. McCrea grew up in Hinckley, Illinois, a small town close in size to Bayfield, and she brings a deep appreciation for community and rural practice to her work. Known to her patients as Dr. Katie, she built her practice around a single conviction: good medicine means knowing the whole person. She cares for patients across all life stages, with clinical focus areas that include chronic illness management, women's health, pediatric care, and general mental health medication management. Southwest Colorado is home to her, and she channels her passion for primary care into every visit.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine (with an emphasis on rural medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency, Grand Junction, CO
Additional Training
Senior Clinical Instructor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McCrea right for?
Dr. McCrea suits patients of any age looking for a physician who knows them well over time. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from her ongoing, relationship-driven approach. Families with children appreciate her full-spectrum pediatric and adult care under one roof. Patients who need mental health medication management or women's health services find both within her practice. Those who value direct access to their doctor, including by phone, text, or telehealth, will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McCrea treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes chronic illness management, acute illness, women's health, and general mental health medication management. She also provides full pediatric care, including well-child visits and acute visits for children.
Yes. Dr. McCrea holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Yes. Dr. McCrea offers full family care and welcomes patients from infants through older adults. Children under 18 with a parent or guardian qualify for a reduced membership rate.
Yes. Members receive Dr. McCrea's direct phone number for after-hours urgent needs. She is also reachable by email and text. The practice asks that members reserve after-hours contact for urgent concerns that cannot wait until the next business day.
Yes. Dr. McCrea holds a faculty position as Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School. She welcomes medical students to the practice from time to time, and patients may occasionally see a student present during a visit.
Dr. McCrea built her practice around the belief that good medicine requires knowing the patient as a whole person. She prioritizes a transparent, meaningful relationship between doctor and patient. Longer visit times and direct access to her support that philosophy in practice.
Yes. Dr. McCrea's medical education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine carried a specific emphasis on rural medicine. She also completed her residency in Grand Junction, Colorado, and now practices in the rural community of Bayfield.
Yes. Dr. McCrea offers both video and telephone telehealth visits to members. This option works well for routine follow-ups, medication management, and non-urgent concerns when an in-person visit is not practical.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026