The most common diseases in today’s America are the so-called “lifestyle” diseases, in which diet and exercise play a large role. I have an educational, collaborative approach to health care, and I emphasize healthy diet, regular exercise, and other healthy lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking and wearing seatbelts. I see myself as a cheerleader or coach, whose job it is to educate and motivate patients about diet and exercise, cheering their successes, and not to scold them.
I like to involve a patient as a partner in all phases of their treatment, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the various options. I am firmly grounded, however, in the principles of evidence-based treatment and I won’t hesitate to prescribe medication if the patient would benefit from them. I’m not afraid to say “I don’t know” and to order various diagnostic tests or to refer to experts in the various medical fields to assist with management.
This approach takes time, and I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I like to give each problem the focus and attention it deserves, and therefore discourage the evaluation and management of several problems in one visit. A patients’ problems are too important to deal with them hastily and in passing.
I like people and I like getting to know them over time, helping them live long, healthy lives. I like science and am fascinated by the latest developments in medicine. I enjoy reading medical studies and journals, not just as a duty, but out of sheer curiosity and interest.
¿Por qué elegir UCHealth?
Quite simple: UCHealth offers the highest quality of care available in Denver, with access to state-of-the-art treatments, testing, and specialty care.
Pasatiempos
I enjoy running with my dogs, swimming, writing poetry, and reading.
Ubicaciones
303.372.4010
303.372.4011Cualificaciones y experiencia
- Especialidades
- Medicina Interna, Sistema Endocrino (Hormonas) - Diabetes Tipo 2 en Adultos, Sistema Endocrino (Hormonas) - Cáncer de Tiroides, Endocrinología, Diabetes y Metabolismo, Corazón y Circulación - Enfermedades Cardíacas - Prevención, Corazón y Circulación - Presión Arterial Alta, Nutrición y Metabolismo - Pérdida de Peso y Dieta, Embarazo y Reproducción - Trastornos Endocrinos, Atención Primaria
- Género
- Masculino
- Idiomas hablados
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Inglés
- Educación
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Doctor en Medicina
Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Colorado (1992)
- Certificación de la Junta
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Agencia de certificación Junta de miembros Especialidad Año Junta Nacional de Examinadores Médicos Junta Nacional de Examinadores Médicos Medicina interna 1993 - Interés clínico para los pacientes
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Diabetes y prediabetes, presión arterial alta, problemas de colesterol y triglicéridos, enfermedad de la tiroides, problemas médicos durante el embarazo, como diabetes gestacional o problemas de coagulación de la sangre, asma y alergias, síndrome de ovario poliquístico, apnea del sueño, nutrición y ejercicio.
- Seguro
- UCHealth le recomienda encarecidamente que consulte con su aseguradora de salud para determinar información precisa sobre su cobertura y beneficios para un servicio de atención médica en particular proporcionado en un centro de UCHealth. Más información aquí.