About
Dr. Rachael Degurse is a board-certified primary care physician with 15 years of experience caring for adults in Colorado Springs. She trained and worked within large healthcare systems, including Optum, before moving into physician-led group practice at Mountain View Medical Group. She then founded and operated her own independent medical practices before launching Pearl Primary Care.
Dr. Degurse focuses on adult primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and long-term patient partnerships. She treats conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and complex chronic illness. She believes patients deserve clarity, agency, and a genuine partnership in their care. Her approach combines current medical knowledge with a grounded, human style that puts listening first. She also founded Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation Medical Spa and serves as an advocate for physician mental health. Medical podcasts regularly feature her as an expert guest. On a personal note, her go-to coffee order is a Grande Brown Sugar Caffe Latte with Oatmilk.
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Who is Dr. Degurse right for?
Dr. Degurse is a strong fit for adults who want a consistent, long-term relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes benefit from her focused, unhurried approach. She works well with retirees, couples, and individuals who prioritize continuity and direct access to their doctor. Anyone seeking thorough preventive care and clear communication will find her practice well-suited to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Degurse treats a broad range of adult primary care needs. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, chronic disease management, and preventive care. She also provides medication management, weight management support, and annual physicals. Members contact her directly for acute and sick visits as well.
Yes, Dr. Degurse holds board certification in primary care. She brings 15 years of clinical experience in Colorado Springs to her work at Pearl Primary Care.
Dr. Degurse has served Colorado Springs adults for 15 years. Her career includes time at large organizations like Optum, group practice at Mountain View Medical Group, and founding her own independent practices before launching Pearl Primary Care.
Dr. Degurse believes patients deserve clarity, agency, and a genuine partnership in their care. She leads with listening and takes a grounded, human approach to medicine. Her appointments give patients real time to discuss their health without feeling rushed.
Yes. Pearl Primary Care members reach Dr. Degurse directly by phone, text, or email. That direct access is a core part of how she practices.
Yes. Dr. Degurse built her career managing complex and large patient panels at organizations like Optum. She has deep experience with chronic disease, including hypertension and diabetes, and focuses on long-term patient partnerships.
Dr. Degurse also founded Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation Medical Spa, a separate entity focused on aesthetic medicine. Pearl Primary Care and Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation operate independently of each other.
Yes. Respected medical podcasts regularly feature Dr. Degurse as an expert guest. She also advocates publicly for physician mental health.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026