HOSPITALS, CLINICS, PEDIATRICS, DENTISTS AND MORE
With Our Top-Rated Healthcare Facilities, You Can Call This Place Home
Because of the nature of where La Plata County is located with an abundance of outdoor activities in close proximity, adopting a healthy lifestyle is easy here. But as with any place, accidents occur and people get sick. When healthcare is required, La Plata County offers top-rated facilities that are recognized for their outstanding patient services. You can find comfort in knowing that you and your family will be in good hands with our caring physicians and specialists.
Hospitals
Mercy Regional Healthcare Center
Nestled in a 650-acre valley east of downtown Durango, Mercy Regional Healthcare Center is the largest medical facility in the area. Mercy Hospital was founded in 1882 but has grown to become Southwest Colorado’s largest and most technologically advanced medical facility. It is the only hospital in the region to receive from Medicare a five-star rating for overall hospital quality. Mercy Hospital’s areas of specialty include orthopedic and spine surgery, cardiology, emergency, and trauma care, cancer care, and more.
Animas Surgical Hospital
Animas Surgical Hospital is known for its expertise in surgeries, occupational and internal medicine, short emergency wait times and diagnostic imaging. It’s located on the beautiful Animas River and is consistently awarded for excellence in patient care. It’s been ranked as Colorado’s number one hospital in patient satisfaction by Medicare.gov with a near zero infection rate, high nurse to patient ratio and personalized, friendly service.
Health Clinics
Axis Health Systems
Axis Health System’s Durango Integrated Healthcare Center offers comprehensive, whole-person care under one roof. With a long history as Southwest Colorado’s primary provider of behavioral health services, the clinic now brings together primary care, behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy support, and substance use treatment. Their wrap-around approach helps patients navigate community resources, coordinate care, and receive support for both routine health needs and more complex challenges.
Urgent Care Clinics
From an urgent care facility at Purgatory Resort to one at either end of Durango’s main thoroughfare, medical assistance for immediate healthcare needs is available for residents and visitors. In addition to walk-in treatments for injuries and illnesses, most of our urgent care clinics also provide convenient checkups, sports physicals, general exams, x-rays and labs.
Animas Urgent Care
Durango Urgent Care
Mercy Urgent Care at Purgatory Resort
Family Practice Clinics
There are many choices in medical practices in La Plata County, those that are smaller and family owned to larger facilities with a robust staff. While all clinics focus on treatment, most advise on prevention as well and offer suggestions for staying healthy. Some clinics also integrate natural medicine into their treatment and prevention plans.
Pediatrics
It’s said that to be a pediatrician takes heart and there’s no shortage of heart with the physicians who care for our children in La Plata County. Our pediatricians are deeply invested in the well being of our children so our kids can enjoy a healthy, happy and active life.
Mental Health
Many locals gather mental and physical strength by engaging in the beautiful outdoors; however, when life presents challenges, our accomplished mental health professionals offer counseling services to people of all ages. Each provider specializes in his/her own area of expertise to best serve individual needs.
Dentists and Orthodontists
La Plata County gives a person plenty of reasons to smile and be giddy. When you’re in the backcountry taking that perfect selfie, you’ll thank one of our skilled dentists or orthodontists for a smile as large as the mountain peaks and as bright as the bluebird day.
Alternative Healthcare
When it comes to alternative healthcare, La Plata County offers a variety of preferences from physicians practicing functional medicine to chiropractors and acupuncturists to homeopathic specialists and more. Having choices in healthcare reflects the overall essence of our diverse and well-rounded community.