Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- St. Mary's Regional Hospital
About Rachel A. DeFauw
About The Provider
Raised in Houston, Texas, Rachel attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She later pursued her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is accredited through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is passionate about living an active lifestyle and spending time outdoors in nature.
“I believe in decreasing weight stigma and eliminating barriers to healthcare to make a comforting, trusting environment for patients.”
When not working, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband mountain biking and skiing.
Locations
- Western Colorado Obesity Management Clinic
- 2440 North 11th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-298-6400
- fax: 970-298-6405
- Family Health West Primary Care
- 401 Kokopelli Boulevard, Suite 1, Fruita, CO 81521
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-858-9894
- fax: 970-858-1331
- Family Health West Primary Care
- 2237 Redlands Parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81507
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-243-1707
- fax: 970-858-1331
Expertise
Education
- Graduate: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2018
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- CorVel
- Coventry
- First Health/Coventry
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- InnovAge PACE
- Kaiser
- Meritain
- NaphCare
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- Tri West
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
130 ratings, 16 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
She is understanding to the lapses in following the program and talks to you throughly about issues and solutions to them. She is very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
She cares about me and getting things to work right for me. She's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Rachel listens carefully, asks probing questions that help uncover possible solutions to bumps along the way. She always offers helpful suggestions to meet goals!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Very sportive, good listener, great ideas to guide my weight loss journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
She explained things very well and easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Rachel and Dalia have very positive for the care that I have received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
She is very intuitive and well learned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
She takes time to understand your concerns and goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Rachel is so kind and patient. She listens and gives realistic and helpful suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I felt heard, was not judged, and felt supported. I feel like I have a chance at being successful now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Made me feel confident in my thoughts and decisions that I have regarding my issues, all around great, no complaints here! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
She is very professional, positive and very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
She is awsome! Very caring about my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
She listens and offers suggestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Rachel explains everything to me ! She answers all my questions!