Dr. RHONDA CARLSON, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Rhonda Carlson is a Family Medicine physician born and raised in northern California. She graduated magna cum laude from Chico State University with degrees in chemistry and psychology, and earned her medical degree with High Honors from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the U.C. Davis‑Merced Family Medicine Residency Program, preparing her to serve as a rural family physician.
Dr. Carlson is the founder of a Direct Primary Care practice in Chico, California, launched on January 1, 2014. Her DPC model removes insurance barriers, offering patients a monthly membership that provides unlimited primary care visits, preventive services, and same‑day access. She emphasizes a personalized, “old‑fashioned” doctor‑patient relationship, focusing on continuity of care, price transparency, and spending ample time with each patient to address their unique health needs.
Education
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine - U.C. Davis-Merced Family Medicine Residency Program ()
- Residency Family Medicine - U.C. Davis-Merced Family Medicine Residency Program
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Licensing
NPI Number: 1710940044 Active
Primary License: California (CA) - G70283
DPC Experience
Started DPC: January 1, 2014