Dr. RICHARD RAWSON, D.O. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Richard Rawson, DO, is a board‑certified osteopathic physician and surgeon who serves as a concierge primary‑care (Direct Primary Care) physician at Temecula Medical Group in Temecula, California. He grew up in Mission Viejo, graduated from Mission Viejo High School, earned a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University, and received his D.O. degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. Dr. Rawson completed his residency in Family Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, part of the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network. He brings a military‑service background, having deployed to Afghanistan (2012‑2013) as a squadron surgeon, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He speaks English and Spanish and is passionate about providing personalized, low‑cost primary care through the DPC model, emphasizing preventive health, strong doctor‑patient relationships, and community service.
Education
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)
Residency: Family Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center (Tacoma)
- Residency Family Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center (Tacoma)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: D.O.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine
Designations: American Academy of Family Physicians|Fellow
Years in Practice: 15+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1174786016 Active
Primary License: California (CA) - 20A 10989
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Fellow
Community Involvement
Wounded Marine and Operation Underground charitable initiatives
International Experience
Deployed to Afghanistan in 2012‑2013 as a squadron surgeon