About
Richard H. Rawson, DO is a board-certified osteopathic physician and surgeon who has led Temecula Medical Group since its founding in 2012. He grew up in Mission Viejo, California and earned his bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He went on to complete his medical degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa. His residency training in family medicine took place at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. That program belongs to the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network, which US News and World Report has ranked as the nation's top primary care school for over 18 consecutive years.
Dr. Rawson served a military deployment to Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine, diabetes care, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid conditions, hormone replacement therapy, and medical weight loss. He is passionate about men's health, women's health, and dermatology. Dr. Rawson speaks both English and Spanish, reflecting the diverse community he serves in Temecula. He holds board certification as an osteopathic physician and brings over a decade of hands-on primary care experience to every patient visit.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Medical School
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington (University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rawson right for?
Dr. Rawson is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a single provider for a wide range of primary care needs. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders benefit from his preventive focus. He is well-suited for patients interested in hormone replacement therapy or medical weight loss. His Spanish fluency makes him an excellent choice for Spanish-speaking patients in the Temecula area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rawson focuses on preventive medicine, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid conditions. He also has strong clinical interests in hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, dermatology, men's health, and women's health. His broad training in family medicine allows him to address most primary care needs under one roof.
Yes. Dr. Rawson holds board certification as an osteopathic physician and surgeon. He completed his medical degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and trained in family medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Rawson completed his family medicine residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. That program is part of the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network, which US News and World Report has ranked as the nation's top primary care school for over 18 consecutive years.
Yes. Dr. Rawson addresses anxiety, depression, and ADHD as part of his primary care services. He also offers pharmacogenomic testing, which helps identify which psychiatric medications are likely to work best for each individual patient.
Yes. Dr. Rawson speaks both English and Spanish. The practice also communicates with patients in Portuguese, reflecting the diverse community it serves in Temecula.
Dr. Rawson offers a structured medical weight loss program using FDA-approved medications. The program is available as a standalone membership at $119 per month for self-pay patients. He pairs medication with primary care oversight to support sustainable results.
Dr. Rawson founded Temecula Medical Group in 2012 and has practiced primary care medicine for over a decade. He served a military deployment to Afghanistan during that time, adding significant experience to his clinical background.
Yes. Dr. Rawson addresses both men's health and women's health as dedicated areas of focus. His services include hormone replacement therapy, preventive screenings, and condition management tailored to each patient's needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026