Desert River Family Medicine / Desert River Direct PLLC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $35/mo (Newborn-17 with member guardian/parent) | $70/mo (18-44 years) | $80/mo (45-64 years) | $90/mo (65+ years) | Family bundle: $180/mo (2 adults/2 children, $20 per additional child) | Couples 65+: $160/mo | Student (full time): $50/mo | Business of 3 or more: $70/mo per employee |
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Location | Cañon City, Fremont County |
| Doctors | Anna Chollet MD, Family Medicine, Ryan Rahman MD, Family Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Telehealth Type | Video visits, phone, text, email |
| Insurance Accepted | Most major insurance plans (Dr. Chollet only) |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Desert River Family Medicine, two physicians share a roof but operate under distinct models. Dr. Ryan Shumon Rahman runs a Direct Primary Care subscription practice. Dr. Anna Chollet sees patients through traditional insurance on a fee-for-service basis. Together, they offer Cañon City a flexible entry point into relationship-driven primary care.
Dr. Rahman opened the practice in April 2022 after relocating to Cañon City the previous fall. His approach draws on movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management alongside modern diagnostics and medicine. The practice runs an in-house pharmacy and on-site lab draws. Members access medications and labs at rates that often undercut insurance pricing. Monthly DocTalk lectures, open to the public, cover topics from metabolic health to neurodegeneration. Members also join monthly group visits and community walks along the Arkansas River.
Details
Address
1335 Phay Ave, Suite A, Canon City, CO 81212
Phone
(719) 285-8890Website
Visit websiteMembership
$70/monthly
Membership Details
Age-based monthly subscription covering all appointments, direct access to Dr. Rahman via phone/email, in-house pharmacy, lab draw, and more. No co-pays for visits. Dr. Chollet operates on traditional insurance (fee-for-service) with no monthly fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Desert River Family Medicine operates two distinct tracks under one roof. Dr. Rahman runs a Direct Primary Care subscription practice with a monthly fee and no insurance billing. Dr. Chollet sees patients through traditional insurance on a fee-for-service basis. Patients can choose the track that fits their situation, and both physicians practice at 1335 Phay Ave, Suite A in Cañon City.
Dr. Rahman's DPC membership starts at $70 per month, with pricing based on age. The subscription covers all appointments with no co-pays, direct access to Dr. Rahman by phone and text, use of the in-house pharmacy, and in-house lab draws. Members can cancel after the first three months.
The monthly membership covers all office visits with no co-pays. Members also receive direct phone and text access to Dr. Rahman, in-house lab draws, and access to the in-house pharmacy. Medications, labs, and imaging are available at rates that often run lower than through insurance. Members also join monthly group health visits and have access to a discounted on-site health coach.
Dr. Rahman does not bill insurance for his DPC patients. The monthly subscription replaces insurance for his services. However, members can use HSA funds to pay for medications, labs, and radiology. Per IRS rules, HSA funds do not cover the subscription fee itself.
Yes. Dr. Rahman offers same-day appointments for DPC members. Members can self-schedule through the Atlas MD app or contact the practice by text, email, or phone.
Yes. Dr. Rahman offers telehealth appointments for DPC members. Members can also reach him directly by text at (719) 602-7931 for non-urgent questions and care coordination.
Desert River Family Medicine runs several community programs. Monthly DocTalk lectures cover health topics from weight loss to neurodegeneration and are open to the public. The practice also hosts monthly community walks along the Arkansas River. DPC members receive access to monthly group visits focused on specific health topics such as metabolic health, sleep, hormones, and stress management.
Dr. Rahman does not accept Colorado Medicaid patients for the DPC membership. Patients interested in Dr. Chollet's insurance-based care should contact the practice at 719-285-8890 to discuss coverage options.
Dr. Rahman sees patients from pediatric through geriatric ages. His wellness and preventive services cover the full family. Dr. Chollet also sees patients of all ages and currently focuses new patient intake on prenatal and obstetrical care.
Prospective DPC patients can enroll through the Atlas MD platform linked on the Desert River Family Medicine website. The practice currently maintains a waitlist for new patients. com or call 719-285-8890 for waitlist information.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026