HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center
Walk-in clinics, primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, direct access testing and more

The HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center (BVHC) is a full-service rural health clinic dedicated to providing exceptional and personalized care to the residents of northern Chaffee County. Patients can call to schedule an appointment with their primary care provider.
The walk-in clinic treats minor medical issues. We strive to see patients
on a first-come, first-served basis, but ask for your patience as we do
prioritize patients with more urgent medical needs.
HRRMC also has a weekly Orthopedics walk-in clinic on Thursdays during
normal walk-in clinic hours. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ramon Perez sees patients
on a first-come, first-served basis.
BVHC Expansion Project
PHASE I
2020 has seen exciting new changes at the BVHC campus. Our 10,000 sq. ft. expansion project has been developing from the ground up with an expected completion date in winter 2020. The welcoming new facility will comfortably house expanded services in cardiac rehabilitation, imaging, and lab in addition to Solvista Health's Behavioral Health Center.
PHASE II
Once construction is complete, all offices will be moved into the new facility and the phase II renovation will begin on the old clinic.
Stay tuned for updates on this new HRRMC addition.
Verbal Consent Forms
Please read the following applicable consent form(s) below prior to your visit, as we are authorizing verbal consents. If you have a telehealth appointment, you must review and provide verbal consent to both forms below.
Consent to Treat & Conditions of Service
Informed Consent for Telemedicine Services
Address
HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center
28374 County Road 317
Buena Vista, CO 81211
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Phone Numbers
Phone: (719) 395-9048
Fax: (719) 395-9064
Hours of Operation
Health Center Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walk-in Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orthopedics Walk-in Clinic Hours:
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Direct Access Lab Testing:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The clinic is currently undergoing an expansion to accommodate the additional services and providers we have added. The construction began in December 2019, and is slated to be completed in fall 2020. To view the expansion plans, click here.
The Walk-in Clinic charges the same fees as the HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center charges during their normal business hours. The Buena Vista Health Center participates in Medicare and Health First Colorado (Medicaid). It is also a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) site.
As an NHSC and CHSC site, the clinic offers a sliding-fee payment scale for self-pay and uninsured patients based on income and family size. It is the policy of the HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center to provide essential services regardless of a patient's ability to pay. For more information about the sliding-fee payment scale and to download an application, click on the links below.
- Click here to download the Sliding Fee Scale.
- Click here to download our Discounted/Sliding Fee Schedule Application.
HRRMC has expanded its Direct Access Testing (DAT) program to the Buena Vista Health Center. Patients are able to order lab tests from a set menu of tests at discounted prices without a doctor's order. No appointment is necessary. Patients should register at the front desk. Cash, check or credit card payment is due at the time of service. Your insurance will not be billed. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Test results will be mailed to patients. It is your responsibility to share results with your medical provider. Click here to download our DAT brochure.
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Jennifer Buckwalter, FNP-C
- Primary Care, HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Family Medicine (Board Certified), Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)
- Walk-in Clinic
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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John Daugherty, BSN,MSN,APRN-CNP
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Primary Care, Family Medicine
- Buena Vista Health Center
- Accepting New Patients
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Karli Dimino, PA-C,MPAS
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Sports Medicine, HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center, Orthopedics
- HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
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Amy Hills, MD
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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Vanna Irving, MD
- Primary Care, HRRMC Salida Health Center, Family Birthing Center, HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Obstetrics, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- HRRMC Salida Health Center
- 719-530-2022
- Accepting New Patients
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Stewart Irving, FNP-C,DNP
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-530-2250
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E. Andrew Jonassen, MD
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion, Orthopedic Joint Replacement Center, Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified), Joint Replacement Surgery, Orthopedics
- Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus
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Janet Ommen, MSN,FNP-BC,RN
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Primary Care, Family Medicine
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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Craig Otteni, MD
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Primary Care, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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Ramon Perez, DO
- Joint Replacement Surgery, HRRMC Buena Vista Health CenterHRRMC Custer County Health CenterOrthopedic Joint Replacement CenterHand & WristHRRMC Outpatient PavilionSports Medicine (Board Certified)Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Orthopedic Sports Medicine CenterOrthopedics
- HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
- 719-530-2000
- Accepting New Patients
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Tiffany Rhodes, MD,FACOG
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Women's Health, HRRMC Custer County Health Center, HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion, Gynecology (Board Certified)
- HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
- 719-530-2000
- Accepting New Patients
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Jeremy Roderick, DO
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Primary Care, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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William Schroeder, DO
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine (Board Certified), HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
- HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
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Nika Starr, NP-C
- Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Family Medicine
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
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Linda Typer, MSN,FNP-BC,RN,WHCNP
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Women's Health (Board Certified), Family Medicine
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
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Thomas White, MD,FAAFP
- HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, Primary Care, Family Medicine (Board Certified)
- Buena Vista Health Center
- 719-395-9048
- Accepting New Patients
Nondiscrimination Policy Notice
Buena Vista Health Center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or publication in its programs, services, and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact: Peter Edis, Compliance/Grievance Officer, at (719) 530-8202.