Primary Care Providers

Rachel McDuffie, PA-C

Rachel McDuffie, PA-C

 

 

 

 

 

Rachel received her BS in Life Sciences and Pre-Health Professions at the Kansas State University, and Physician Assistant Studies at Witchita State University. She relocated to California in 2003, and has been caring for patients in the family practice setting, with a focus on the medically underserved, ever since. Rachel enjoys all aspects of primary care, with a special interest in women’s health.

Lawrence Cosner, M.D.Lawrence Cosner, MD

 

 

 

Dr. Cosner completed his medical training at UCSD School of Medicine with a residency at Mercy Hospital, San Diego. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, two important components of his practice are promoting prevention and wellness, and educating his patients on how to manage their health conditions.

Jo Litzinger, FNP

 

 

 

Jo has 7 years experience in United States Navy Nurse Corps as a Primary Care Provider, as well as 20 years experience as a behavioral health nurse. She received her Master’s in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Degree in 2005, and is currently earning a Masters in Psychiatry as a Nurse Practitioner. In addition to working in the Rural Health Clinic, Jo also serves as a Naval Reserve Officer in Primary Care. She has a passion for Women’s Health and the medically underserved, performing humanitarian medical missions to third world countries and medically underserved areas in the United States

Rural Health Clinic

Our Mission:

To provide comprehensive, quality primary healthcare. Ridgecrest Rural Health Clinic offers inexpensive alternatives to patients without insurance or those with minimal coverage, on a sliding scale based on income and family size. The clinic will also provide care to all Medicare and Medi-Cal program beneficiaries.

What We Offer:

  • Adult & Adolescent Healthcare
  • Annual Health Assessments
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Women’s Health & Family Planning
  • Adolescent Sport Physicals
  • Drivers Physicals
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology

Rural Health Clinic Staff

Hours:

Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where to find us:

The Rural Health Clinic is located at 1111 N China Lake Blvd.

Please call for an appointment:

Tel (760) 499-3855
Fax (760) 499-3870

Important Information for New Patients:

When you make an appointment, staff will ask about your health. This is to make sure you are scheduled for the right services. So that we may better serve you, you will be asked to bring with you a list of all your current medications. You will also be asked to bring your insurance card(s) and ID. Sliding scale patients will be asked to complete an application and provide proof of income. Please bring a recent pay stub or notice of benefits. Thank you for choosing Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Telepsychiatry

For more information on telepsychiatry, please see our flyer here.

 

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