About Us
Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care
Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care is Colorado Springs' first Internal Medicine direct primary care clinic. COS DPC is led by Dr. Cornelia Willis, a board certified Internal Medicine physician with over 5 years of experience. Dr. Willis is a proud US Army Veteran, wife, and mother. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment. We are proud to help community members reach their independent health goals by providing affordable and accessible personal medical services. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the illness, and we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our patients.​ We offer a range of services, including preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute care. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest medical research and techniques, and we use evidence-based medicine to inform our treatment plans.
Dr. Cornelia J. Willis
MD, MPH
Hello, my name is Dr. Cornelia Willis. I am a board certified Internal Medicine physician. I received my medical degree (MD) from the University of Vermont and additional degree in Public Health (MPH) from George Washington University.
My personal and professional experiences with the US healthcare system opened my eyes to the health disparities and challenges patients face finding affordable and trusted healthcare services. I am motivated to do better for my patients and my community.
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I believe in 'wholistic' medicine, treating the whole person, not just the disease. I practice medicine based on continually evolving scientific evidence, safety, and efficacy while always taking into consideration the individual in front of me.
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Following my graduation from medical school in 2016 I commissioned into the US Army and in 2019 completed my Internal Medicine residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. I served as a military physician at Ft. Drum where I also spent time as a hospitalist in a community hospital until deploying to Afghanistan at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I gained valuable experience treating acute and chronic medical conditions during this time.
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After returning from my deployment, for my last tour of duty, I joined the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Italy where I ran a soldier centered medical home and trained medics.
Following my military service my husband, son, and I moved to be close to the beautiful Rocky Mountains here in Colorado Springs.
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I am a former US National Team Rower, avid mountain biker and skier, and love getting outside with my family.
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