Dr. Ryan RahmanMD
Family Medicine
at Desert River Family Medicine / Desert River Direct PLLC — Canon City, CO
About
Dr. Ryan Shumon Rahman earned his medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine in 2012. He then served as an active duty US Air Force physician from July 2012 through April 2016. His residency in Family Medicine took place at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where he earned board certification upon graduating. From 2018 to 2021, he served on the teaching faculty at the University of Tennessee, training medical students and residents and developing educational curricula.
Dr. Rahman brought nine years of obstetrical experience to his training before shifting his focus to longevity, integrative medicine, and metabolic health. He holds deep clinical interest in sports medicine, mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and the emerging science around aging as a treatable condition. Outside the clinic, he hikes, bikes, backpacks, cooks, gardens, and plays music. He lives in Cañon City with his wife, Dr. Anna Chollet, and their two children, Sarabi and Hakeem.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane School of Medicine (M.D., May 2012)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Additional Training
US Air Force physician (active duty July 2012 - April 2016); Teaching faculty, University of Tennessee 2018-2021
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rahman right for?
Dr. Rahman works well with adults and families seeking a primary care physician who integrates lifestyle medicine with modern diagnostics. Patients managing metabolic conditions, chronic pain, hormonal disorders, or mental health challenges benefit from his broad clinical background. He sees patients across all ages, from pediatric to geriatric. Those interested in longevity, healthspan optimization, or an integrative approach to chronic disease will find his perspective well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rahman treats a wide range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes metabolic disorders, obesity, hormonal conditions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, back pain, gut health conditions, and cancer screening. He also emphasizes longevity and healthspan optimization as a core part of his practice.
Yes, Dr. Rahman holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned that certification upon graduating.
Dr. Rahman prioritizes the body's natural levers first. He focuses on movement, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and social connection before layering in medical interventions. He describes his model as a partnership between patient and physician built around a whole-human, data-driven vision of health at a fair and transparent cost.
Yes. After completing his residency, Dr. Rahman joined the teaching faculty at the University of Tennessee from 2018 to 2021. He trained medical students and residents and developed educational material and curricula during that time.
Yes. Dr. Rahman offers telehealth appointments for DPC members. Members can also reach him directly by phone or text at (719) 602-7931, making it easy to address concerns without scheduling a formal visit.
Dr. Rahman is particularly passionate about longevity and healthspan optimization, integrative medicine, metabolic health, sports medicine, and mental health. He follows current research on aging and interventions that may slow or reverse its effects.
Dr. Rahman earned his medical degree in 2012 and began practicing immediately after graduation. He brings over a decade of clinical experience spanning military medicine, academic teaching, and private practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026