Memorial Regional Health Adds Two Doctors to Craig Primary Care Team

Steamboat Springs —Two new doctors are walking into the exam rooms at Memorial Regional Health this month. They aren’t just filling slots on a schedule. They’re bringing a specific kind of patience to Craig’s primary care landscape, one built on the idea that listening is the first step of healing.

Dr. Julian Carrier and Dr. Laurisa Webster have joined the Family Medicine/Primary Care team. Their arrival isn’t a sudden staffing fix; it’s a reinforcement of a strategy Memorial Regional Health has been pitching for years. The hospital says the addition strengthens a foundation built on preventive care and long-term relationships. It’s a pitch that sounds good on paper, but in a rural county where specialists can be hours away, having two new faces who actually intend to stay matters.

Carrier’s path to Craig wasn’t straight. He didn’t start in a med school dorm. He came home from military service in Iraq with a degree in aviation technology and a head full of other options. He served in the Colorado and Missouri Army National Guard, led soldiers in combat, became a commercial pilot, completed Army Jump School, and even worked as a wildland firefighter.

He could have stayed in any of those lanes. Instead, he went back to school.

“Medicine offered me the opportunity to give back to the world in a way the military did not,” Carrier said.

That desire to serve is the thread connecting his diverse resume to his current role. He isn’t just treating acute illnesses; he’s looking for continuity. He enjoys the variety of family medicine — caring for children, managing chronic conditions in older adults, and everything in between. But the real draw, he says, is the relationship.

“I like to get to know people,” Carrier said. “The continuity of care in family medicine was another draw.”

When you ask him what he hopes patients remember after an appointment, he doesn’t talk about diagnostic accuracy or speed. He talks about being heard.

“I hope they feel that I have listened to them.”

It’s a simple metric, but in a healthcare system often criticized for rushing through visits, it’s a distinct differentiator. Carrier says the most rewarding moments come when patients feel they’ve made progress together. He’s already planning to integrate into the local rhythm. He and his wife are looking forward to fly-fishing, camping, mountain biking, and learning to hunt big game. They want to become part of the community, not just pass through it.

Webster brings a similar outdoor ethos to the practice. She and her husband chose northwest Colorado because of their passion for mountain living. She enjoys hiking, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors. That connection to the land isn’t just a hobby; it’s a reason she’s here.

The two physicians share a belief that the best medicine begins with listening, educating, and building lasting relationships. They are caring for individuals and families through every stage of life. For the folks in Moffat County, this means two more names to look for in the waiting rooms, two more people who likely know what the local trails look like in July and what the winter commute feels like.

Carrier is honored to serve the people of Moffat County. He’s looking forward to caring for families for years to come. Webster is settling in. The clinic is open. The chairs are waiting.