About
Dr. Monte Uyemura graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1989. He completed his internship at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia. His family medicine residency followed at Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis, Washington. After residency, he served four years as a family physician at Fort Riley, Kansas. He received an honorable discharge in 1996 as a Major in the United States Army.
Dr. Uyemura has practiced family medicine in Wray, Colorado since that discharge. He holds board certification in family medicine. In 2007, he submitted a proposal to the Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform in Colorado. His was one of only six of thirty-one proposals written by physicians. He believes strongly in thoughtful consideration before prescribing any medication. He views the family physician as a guide, friend, and occasional healer for every patient. His interests extend to community health and genuine listening as a clinical skill. He rides his bike between the hospital and clinic and remains an active voice on public health topics in rural Colorado.
Education & Training
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School (graduated 1989)
Residency
Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington
Additional Training
Internship at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia
Certifications
Who is Dr. Uyemura right for?
Dr. Uyemura serves individuals and families across all age groups in and around Wray, Colorado. Patients who value longer appointments and direct access to their physician find a strong fit here. He treats a wide range of primary care needs, from chronic disease management to minor procedures like laceration repair and joint injections. Adults seeking a physician who thinks carefully before prescribing will appreciate his deliberate approach. Patients who prefer reaching their doctor by text or phone rather than navigating a large clinic system will feel at home in this practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Uyemura practices full-spectrum family medicine for patients of all ages. He manages chronic conditions, handles acute illnesses, and performs a range of in-office procedures. His clinical scope includes EKGs, laceration repair, skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen ablation, joint injections, obstetric ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasound, and vasectomy.
Dr. Uyemura schedules appointments for 30 to 60 minutes. He designed the practice around this extended format so patients receive his full attention on every visit.
Yes. Dr. Uyemura holds board certification in family medicine. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1989 and completed his training at Army medical centers before practicing in Wray since 1996.
Members receive Dr. Uyemura's personal cell phone number at enrollment. Texting is his preferred routine contact method. He also accepts calls and emails. For urgent matters, a phone call is appropriate.
Dr. Uyemura believes in careful, thoughtful consideration before prescribing any medication. He prefers to understand the full picture of a patient's health before reaching for a prescription.
Yes. Dr. Uyemura has practiced in Wray, Colorado since 1996. He views his direct primary care clinic as a test of whether this model can work for rural communities. He has deep roots in Wray and a long history of caring for patients in this region.
Dr. Uyemura performs a broad range of in-office procedures. These include EKGs, laceration repair, liquid nitrogen ablation of skin lesions, skin biopsies, joint injections, obstetric and point-of-care ultrasound, and vasectomy. These services are included in the membership.
Dr. Uyemura trained at two Army medical centers after graduating from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship at Martin Army Community Hospital in Georgia and his family medicine residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington. He then served four years as an Army family physician before settling in Wray.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026