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Professional Memberships
American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Fellow
UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-5300
UCHealth Radiology - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1986)
General Cardiology, Board Certification (1989)
national Board of Echocardiography, Board Certification
(2019)
National Board of Echocardiography, Board Certification
(2009)
Conditions & Treatments
Heart and Circulation
Heart and Circulation - High Blood Pressure
Heart and Circulation - Heart Valve Diseases
Heart and Circulation - Heart Failure
Heart and Circulation - Heart Diseases - Prevention
Heart and Circulation - Heart Diseases
Heart and Circulation - Heart Attack
Heart and Circulation - Coronary Disease
Heart and Circulation - Cardiomyopathy
Heart and Circulation - Arrhythmia
Heart and Circulation - Angina
Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Heart and Circulation - Aneurysms
Heart and Circulation - Circulatory Disorders
Clinical Interests
I would describe myself as a general cardiologist. I am comfortable treating a wide range of heart problems, including but not limited to: coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Care Philosophy
I want my patients to understand their medical issues and the treatment options, including lifestyle changes, necessary to control or cure them. I try to develop a treatment plan based on medical evidence, common sense, and compassion.
Personal Interests
I enjoy getting up to the mountains for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. I like to exercise and try to do some every day, and I still play in the occasional rugby game. My other interests include cooking, photography, reading, and traveling.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
(1983)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO)
(1979)
Internships:
University of Chicago Program
(1984)
Residency Programs:
University of Chicago Program, Internal Medicine (1986)
Fellowships:
University of Virginia Program, General Cardiology
(1989)