Longmont, I See You: A Week in the Community Before Metronome Family Medicine Opens Its Doors
I am not here to bash employed medicine. Nine years practicing family medicine with an incredible group prepared me for the leap I'm about to take — opening a solo Direct Primary Care micro-practice in Longmont on June 1. But this week, for the first time, I got to explore something I'd largely missed as a cog in an HMO machine: the town I actually live in.
My patient panel has always been full of Longmont people. But this week I attended community events that showed me a side of this town I hadn't seen from inside a corporate health system. Not a CME conference. Not a systems training. Just Longmont — and it did not disappoint:)
Monday: Red Carpets and Raising Awareness
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley hosted a Met Gala Watch Party at The Times Collaborative on Main Street — free admission, food by Spice of Life, spirits from Dry Land Distillers, live music by Queso Ra Band, and a big screen full of couture. Attendees dressed up, took red carpet photos, and raised money for local domestic violence resources. If you missed it, don't miss their upcoming Cornhole Tournament at Wibby Brewing on June 6.
Tuesday: Midlife and Margaritas
Flatirons Family Pharmacy — who for two years has been my patients' go-to for compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy — hosted an informal educational social they called Midlife and Margaritas. I ran into fellow direct care providers, had real conversations about unnecessarily marginalized treatment options, and left energized.
Thursday: Meeting the Hospital Neighbors
CommonSpirit and Longmont United Hospital gathered community providers at The Passenger downtown to meet hospital administration and each other. As a Longmont family doctor stepping outside my previous HMO network, this was valuable — these are the specialists and hospitalists who will care for my patients when they need more than I can offer. Less than two miles from where Metronome Family Medicine opens June 1.
Friday: The Happy Smackah 5K
Metronome Family Medicine sponsored the annual Happy Smackah 5K Fun Run, benefiting local families facing medical hardship — their largest event ever. The route around McIntosh Lake on a beautiful Colorado morning was as good as it sounds. Shoutout to Dr. Galatioto at Compassionate Chiropractic, fellow small business owner and sponsor, who clued me in to this one. After years of seeing my bands named on t-shirts, it was surreal to see the name of my clinic on this one. Followed it up with a visit to Rising Tiger at the Longmont Farmer's Market. Perfect day.
Oh — and when I got home, my new business cards arrived. So after a full week of meeting cool people and talking about Direct Primary Care across Longmont, I didn't hand out a single one. Honestly? Fine by me. That's not what the week was about.
Longmont, This Is Just the Beginning
This week felt like a prequel. A preview of the years ahead, when I get to be a visible, rooted part of this community as its doctor — not just someone who works here.
My wife grew up in Longmont. I've worked here on and off since my family medicine rotation took me to Salud Family Health Center in 2012, and I came back to moonlight in their urgent care, which helped to pay for my wedding at the end of residency. This town has been good to us.
In three weeks, Metronome Family Medicine plants its flag — at 2929 17th Ave, Suite 101, a five-minute walk from my house. Founding member slots are still open. Book a call or send me your info and let's talk about how Direct Primary Care is changing outcomes for patients across the country.
I can’t wait to meet you!
