La Plata Family Medicine
Family Medicine • Durango, CO • Since 1981
About
La Plata Family Medicine is a private family medicine practice and hospital/healthcare provider based in Durango, Colorado. Founded in 1981, it operates three offices (all in Durango) with HQ at 316 Sawyer Dr. The practice offers a range of medical services including virtual consultations and hospital sports medicine, and emphasizes humankindness in care. Key details: - Address: 316 Sawyer Dr, Durango, CO 81303 (HQ) - Website: lpfma.com - phone: +1 970-259-3110 - Revenue: $1–5 million; Employees: about 6 - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; NAICS: 62, 621 - Services: Family medicine, virtual consultations, sports medicine - Ownership: Privately held; active status - Notable online presence: modest web traffic with a ~0.7% bounce rate and predominantly U.S. visitors If you’re seeking care in Durango, La Plata Family Medicine offers primary care with telehealth options.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
316 Sawyer Drive, Durango, Colorado 81303
Phone
970-259-3110
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Opening Hours
We offer in-person and telemedicine appointments Monday - Friday
Website
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Dial 911 for medical emergencies
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most types of insurance; details per plan.
Cash, Credit Card, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Care credit (if applicable), Insurance billed
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you offer telemedicine?
Yes, in-person and telemedicine appointments available Monday - Friday.
Do you test for COVID-19?
Yes, we test for and treat COVID-19, as well as flu, RSV, strep and other respiratory illnesses.
What services do you provide?
Comprehensive primary care for all ages, including preventive care and a wide range of services (including infant to elderly care, worker's comp, physicals, and more).
Do you offer extended hours?
Yes, extended hours for patient convenience.
Do you accept Medicare?
Yes, we assist with Medicare coverage and benefits.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Ready to schedule an appointment; contact via phone or online scheduling.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.0 out of 5 stars (Approximately 43 reviews (Yelp))
Patients praise
- efficient appointment scheduling and minimal wait times
- friendly and professional clinical staff
- providers praised for being attentive, thorough, and genuine
- convenient in-house laboratory services
Common complaints
- billing issues and communication challenges
- administrative staff perceived as cold or disorganized
- concerns about changing insurance acceptance policies
- occasional experiences of feeling ignored or rushed during consultations
"Dr Possner is truly amazing, he cares about each and every one of his patients."
— Yelp user via MapQuest"Dr Manford is everything a patient could hope for in a Primary Care Physician... warm, makes patient feel welcome and at ease."
— LocalityBiz user review"Billing and front desk are rude and cold and can't follow their own procedures... doctors make you feel like a number on a chart instead of a person."
— Yelp user via MapQuest / USCompanies user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Melissa Briggs joins Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic - The Durango Herald — Jun 26, 2026
- Brooke Cheatham joins Durango Primary Care - The Durango Herald — May 8, 2026
- Three team members taking new patients at Durango Integrated Healthcare - The Durango Herald — Nov 19, 2025
- New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties - The Durango Herald — Apr 12, 2026
- Building a rural health care workforce, one pathway at a time - The Durango Herald — May 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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