Ignacio Family Medicine

Founded in 1998, Ignacio Family Medicine anchors primary care on the Western Slope with a focus on accessible, patient-centered health services. Dixie Melton, a masters-prepared nurse practitioner from the University of Colorado School of Nursing, leads the practice in Ignacio. The clinic accommodates appointment-only visits, ensuring personalized attention for acute illnesses and chronic condition management. Patients can choose between in-person consultations or telehealth sessions, with the latter available for established patients. The practice emphasizes preventative care through routine well exams, sports physicals, and DOT physicals. Operational hours run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, with a midday closure for lunch. The facility accepts insurance and offers wheelchair accessibility and parking. Current protocols include screening for COVID-19 symptoms, requiring masks for patients with upper respiratory issues and testing when necessary before visits. This long-standing local provider continues to serve Ignacio and surrounding communities with a broad spectrum of medical needs.