Corey Lyon, DO

Professional Titles

• Associate Professor

Recognitions

• John McGuire Resident Advocate Award, Research Family Medicine Residency Program (2008)
  Awarded to a Family Medicine faculty physician by the residents of the Research Famiy Medicine Residency to the faculty member who they feel displayed the most commitment, advocacy and support to the residents during the academic year.
• Faculty of the Year, University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency (2011)
• Faculty of the Year, University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency (2012)
• Clinician of the Year, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado (2012)
• Family Medicine Teacher of the Year, Colorado Academy of Family Physician (2014)
• Special Recognition of Leadership, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado (2015)
• University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency’s Faculty Teacher of the Year, University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency (2019)
• University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency’s Faculty Mentor of the Year, University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency (2021)
• University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine Teacher of the Year, University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine (2021)
• University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine Mentor of the Year, University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine (2022)

Publications

• Lyon C. Urethritis, Clinics in Family Practice Special issue: Sexually transmitted Diseases, 2005 March; 7(1), 31-41
• Lyon C, Schnall J. What is the best treatment for nocturnal enuresis in children. J Fam Pract. 2005 Oct; 54(10): 905-9
• Lyon C, Clark D. Diagnosis of Acute Abdomen in Older Patients. Am Fam Physician. 2006 Nov 1; 74(9): 1537-44
• Lyon C. What is the best treatment for ingrown toenails? Evidence-Based Practice. 2008; 11(7): 3
• Stevens R, Lyon C. Nutritional vitamin D deficiency: a case report. Cases Journal 2009. 2:7000 http://casesjournal.com/casesjournal/article/view/7000
• Lyon C. DVT Prophylaxis in the hospitalized medical patient. Evidence-Based Practice. 2010; 13(6): 7
• Schauner S, Lyon C. Bivalent HPV Recombinant Vaccine (Cervarix) for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer. Am Fam Physician. 2010 Dec 15; 82(12): 1546-1547
• Kirchoff J, Lyon C. What is the best treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy? Evidence-Based Practice. 2008; 11(12):7-8
• Cooper T, Lyon C. What is the best medication for gastrointestinal stress ulcer prophylaxis? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009; 12(2):4-5
• Raina N, Lyon C. What clinical tools can help assess an elderly patient?s ability to drive safely? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009; 12(2):7
• Darnauer K, Lyon C. What level of bilirubin in a newborn requires therapy? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009; 12 (4): 6-7
• Punswick K, Lyon C. When should insulin be initiated for gestational diabetes mellitus to prevent poor maternal or fetal outcomes? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009 12(5): 6
• Levine M, Lyon C. What is the best way to prevent isoimmunization in an Rh-negative patient with frequent first trimester spotting? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009 12 (6): 9
• Bitar G, Lyon C. What are the benefits of treating subclinical hypothyroidism? Evidence-Based Practice. 2009 12 (7): 5
• Murray, C, Lyon C. Do you need to use heparin when initiating warfarin therapy in a patient with atrial fibrillation? Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13 (2): 9
• Machen S, Lyon C. Should you treat an upper extremity deep venous thrombosis with anticoagulation? Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13 (2): 10
• Bessey L, Lyon C. Should you use anticoagulation in an elderly patient with atrial fibrillation? Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13 (2): 10-11
• Bessey J, Lyon C. Is musculoskeletal ultrasound helpful in diagnosing meniscal tears? Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13(4): 5
• Mowry J, Lyon C. What is the best starting dose when initiating warfarin? Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13(4): 8-10
• McIntyre D, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Use of CT scans for diagnosing appendicitis. Evidence-Based Practice. 2010 13(10): 10
• Kumar A, Lyon C. How often do you need to change a PICC line? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(1): 8-9
• Darnauer K, Lyon C. Which systemic opioid is best for the management for labor pain? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(1): 9
• Garcia S, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; What is the minimum number of days that antibiotics should be given to a patient hospitalized with uncomplicated pneumonia? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(1): 12
• Armillo J, Lyon C. Is oral prednisone as effective as high-dose IV steroids as initial treatment in a patient with a COPD exacerbation? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(2):8
• Wada J, Lyon C. EBM on the Ward; What is the best initial antibiotic for patients hospitalized with MRSA cellulitis? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(3):6
• Shustek S, Lyon C. Can metformin be safely used in a patient with elevated creatinine concentration? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(4):5
• Lane M, Lyon C. EBM on the Ward; Dosing enoxaparin for DVT prophylaxis in morbidly obese patients. Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(4):13
• Mirza R, Lyon C. Is garlic effective in lowering lipid levels? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(6):11-12
• Ngar M, Lyon C. EBM on the Ward; Blood pressure management after acute stroke. Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(7):5
• So J, Lyon C. How safe and effective are TNF inhibitors for management of psoriasis? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(9):7
• Espirtu C, Lyon C. What is the best initial management for acute symptomatic hyperphosphatemia? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(9):10-11
• Toney H, Lyon C. Does the addition of ipratropium to albuterol improve outcomes in the treatment of an acute asthma exacerbation? Evidence-Based Practice. 2011 14(10):6
• Meeting RRC Requirements for Research & Scholarship: An Introduction to the FPIN Approach, Residency Program Solutions, 2009 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, March 2009, Kansas City, MO
• Help Desk Answers: Concise Answers to Physician Questions, Residency Program Solutions, 2009 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, March 2009, Kansas City, MO
• Help Desk Answers: Concise Answers to Physician Questions, 42nd STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2009, Denver, CO
• Development and Evaluating Outpatient Procedure Competencies Through Workshops, Residency Program Solutions, 2010 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, March 2010, Kansas City, MO
• Meeting RRC requirements for Research and Scholarship: An Introduction to the FPIN Approach, Residency Program Solutions, 2010 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, March 2010, Kansas City, MO
• Scholarship Workshop: Conquering Review Committee Requirements for Research with FPIN: Help Desk Answers, Residency Program Solutions, 2010 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, March 2010, Kansas City, MO
• Patient Cost of Urinalysis in Pregnancy, Research Poster Presentation, 43rd STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2010, Vancouver, BC
• STFM HelpDesk Answers Workshop: Concise Answers to Clinical Questions, 43rd STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2010, Vancouver, BC
• Womens Health Procedure Course, National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students, July 2010, Kansas City, MO
• Paving an EBM Trail: From Journal Club to Publication and Presentation, Residency Program Solutions, 2011 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2011, Kansas City, MO
• The FPIN Approach to Research and Scholarship, Residency Program Solutions, 2011 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2011, Kansas City, MO
• Scholarship Implementation Through Publication; Guide for Faculty and Directors, Residency Program Solutions, 2011 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2011, Kansas City, MO
• Development and Evaluating Outpatient Procedure Competencies Through Workshops, 44th STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2011, New Orleans, LA
• Scholarship Implementation Through Publication; Guide for Faculty and Directors, 44th STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2011, New Orleans, LA
• Scholarship Implementation Through Publication; Guide for Faculty and Directors, Program Director’s Workshop, June 2011, Kansas City, MO
• Contraception Update and Women’s Health Procedures, Kansas Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, June 2011, Wichita, KS
• Publishing Evidence-Based Medicine Writing Projects with Students, 38th Annual STFM Conference on Medical Student Education, February 2012, Long Beach, CA
• Paving an EBM Trail: From Journal Club to Publication and Presentation, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Teaching the Teacher: An EBM Writing Workshop for Faculty,Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Meeting Scholarly Activity Requirements through FPIN: An Interactive Session, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Meeting the Increased Demand of the Scholarly Activity Requirement Through FPIN, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Sledd A, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; When is it appropriate to remove vena cava filters? Evidence-Based Practice. 2013 16(1):4
• Teaching the Teacher: An EBM Writing Workshop for Faculty, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Paving an EBM Trail: From Journal Club to Publication and Presentation, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Meeting Scholarly Activity Requirements through FPIN: An Interactive Session, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Meeting the Increased Demand of the Scholarly Activity Requirement Through FPIN, Residency Program Solutions, 2012 Conference for Family Medicine Residencies, April 2012, Kansas City, MO
• Paving an EBM trail: From Journal Club to Publication and Presentation – A longitudinal Curriculum, 45th STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2012, Seattle WA.
• Using PURLs in Your Institution, 45th STFM Annual Spring Conference, April 2012, Seattle WA.
• Utilizing the FPIN (Family Physician’s Network Consortium for Scholarship and Teaching Evidence Based Medicine)ACOFP 50th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars March 19, 2013
• Sledd A, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; When is it appropriate to remove vena cava filters? Evidence-Based Practice. 2013 16(1):4
• Breidenbach K, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; How effective and safe are IVC filters in preventing PE in patients with a DVT? Evidence-Based Practice. 2013 16(7):6
• Mader K, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Do you need to provide VTE prphylaxis for patients with end-stage liver disease and an elevated INR? Evidence-Based Practice. 2013 16(11):4
• Evaluating and Feedback of Residents in Clinic; Based on a Theory of Randomization, 2013 Program Director Workshop, April 2013, Kansas City
• Double Dipping with Tdap, 46th Annual Spring Conference, May 2013, Baltimore MA
• Scholarly Projects: How to be a Successful Faculty Mentor, 46th Annual Spring Conference, May 2013, Baltimore MA
• How to Engage an Online Learning Environment for Teaching Scholarship to Faculty and Residents, 46th Annual Spring Conference, May 2013, Baltimore MA
• Evaluating and Feedback of Residents in Clinic; Based on a Theory of Randomization, 46th Annual Spring Conference, May 2013, Baltimore MA
• Taking the Care Team to the Exam Room: The Shared Care Plan. STFM Conference on Practice Improvement. November 2013, San Diego CA
• A Comprehensive Training Strategy to Implement Self Management Support in a Patient-Centered Medical Home. STFM Conference on Practice Improvement. November 2013, San Diego CA
• Miller L, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Indications for corticosteroid use in the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis? Evidence-Based Practice. 2014 17(6):6
• Adragna J, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Is gabapentin effective in the treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal? Evidence-Based Practice. 2014 17(9):7
• Miller L, Spittler J, Khodaee M, Bravman JT, Lyon C, Hoffecker L. Management of acute achilles tendon rupture. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Jun 1;91(11):794-800. PubMed PMID: 26034858
• Khodaee M, Lombardo D, Montgomery LC, Lyon C, Montoya C. Clinical Inquiry: What's the best test for underlying osteomyelitis in patients with diabetic foot ulcers?. J Fam Pract. 2015 May;64(5):309-10, 321. PubMed PMID: 26009740
• Insel K, Lyon C. Clinical inquiry: Are inhaled steroids effective for a postviral cough?. J Fam Pract. 2015 Mar;64(3):189. PubMed PMID: 25789351
• Noble N, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Is BID vs TID dosing of unfractionaed heparin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized patients. Evidence-Based Practice, 2015 18(3):6
• Lyon C, Syfert J, Nashelsky J. Clinical Inquiry: Do corticosteroid injections improve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms?. J Fam Pract. 2016 Feb;65(2):125-8. PubMed PMID: 26977464
• Jarrett JB, Hogan L, Lyon C, Rowland K. PURLs: Monitoring home BP readings just got easier. J Fam Pract. 2016 Oct;65(10):719-722. PubMed PMID: 27846332
• Gawin A, Lyon C. Does adjuvant treatment with coenzyme Q10 improve statin tolerance?. Evidence Based Practice. 2016 19(4):5
• Kim, William, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Which patients with syncope should be admitted to the hospital? Evidence-Based Practice, 2016 19(6):5
• Gawin A, Lyon C, Khodaee M. Photo Rounds; Mildly pruritic palmer rash. J Fam Pract. 2016. November; 65(11): 823-826
• Lyon C, Mathern S, Devitt J, DeSanto K. Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Treatment of DVT and PE. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Oct 15;96(8):532-533. PubMed PMID: 29094900
• Lyon C, Reed A, Prasad S. PURLs: Direct oral anticoagulants or warfarin for A fib?. J Fam Pract. 2017 Aug;66(8):518-519. PubMed PMID: 28783771
• Smith PC, Brown Levey SM, Lyon C. Evaluating transformation with available resources: The influence of APEX on depression screening. Fam Syst Health. 2017 Jun;35(2):238-247. PubMed PMID: 28617024
• Lyon C, Langner S. PURLs: Consider melatonin for migraine prevention. J Fam Pract. 2017 May;66(5):320-322. PubMed PMID: 28459893
• Lyon C, Asamoto L, Langner S, DeSanto K. Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Apr 15;95(8):514-516. PubMed PMID: 28409612
• Lyon C, Bello JK. PURLs: Steroids during late preterm labor: Better later than never. J Fam Pract. 2017 Feb;66(2):104-106. PubMed PMID: 28222458
• Wyncott D, Lyon C, Mounsey A. PURLs: Need an add-on to metformin? Consider this. J Fam Pract. 2017 Jan;66(1):42-44. PubMed PMID: 28188318
• Piggott, C. Lyon, C. EBM on the Wards; Do you need to stop metfromin in a hospitalized patient with diabetes? Evidence-Based Practice. 2017 20(11):5
• Waugh M, Voyles D, Shore J, Lippolis C, Lyon C. (2017). Telehealth in an Integrated Care Environment. In Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care (p 121-133) Oxford University Press: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/integrating-behavioral-health-and-primary-care-9780190276942?q=lyon%2C%20corey&lang=en&cc=us#
• Waugh M, Calderone J, Brown Levey S, Lyon C, Thomas M, DeGruy F, Shore JH. Using Telepsychiatry to Enrich Existing Integrated Primary Care. Telemed J E Health. 2018 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30394851
• Lyon C, Mullen R, Ashby D. PURL: Time to stop glucosamine and chondroitin for knee OA?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Sep;67(9):566-568. PubMed PMID: 30216397
• Lyon C, Kolar L, DeSanto K. Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Jul 15;98(2):115-116. PubMed PMID: 30215992
• Dalton AF, Lyon C, Parnes B, Fernald D, Lewis CL. Developing a Quality Measurement Strategy in an Academic Primary Care Setting: An Environmental Scan. J Healthc Qual. 2018 Nov Dec;40(6):e90-e100. PubMed PMID: 30113366
• Crotty BH, Anselmo M, Clarke D, Elmore JG, Famiglio LM, Fossa A, Flier L, Green J, Klein JW, Leveille S, Lin CT, Lyon C, Mejilla R, Moles M, Stametz RA, Thompson M, Walker J, Bell SK. Open Notes in Teaching Clinics: A Multisite Survey of Residents to Identify Anticipated Attitudes and Guidance for Programs. J Grad Med Educ. 2018 Jun;10(3):292-300. PubMed PMID: 29946386
• Lyon C, Radi R, Staff T, Nashelsky J. Clinical Inquiries: Does prophylactic azithromycin reduce the number of COPD exacerbations or hospitalizations?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Jun;67(6):384-385. PubMed PMID: 29879240
• Tate CE, Matlock DD, Dalton AF, Schilling LM, Marcus A, Schommer T, Lyon C, Lewis CL. Implementation and Evaluation of a Novel Colorectal Cancer Decision Aid Using a Centralized Delivery Strategy. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018 Jun;44(6):353-360. PubMed PMID: 29793886
• Lyon C, English A. PURL: A new protocol for RhD-negative pregnant women?. J Fam Pract. 2018 May;67(5):306;308;319. PubMed PMID: 29726855
• Lyon C, Fields H, Langner S, DeSanto K. Diabetes Education and Glycemic Control. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Feb 15;97(4):269-270. PubMed PMID: 29671523
• Lyon C, Colangelo H, DeSanto K. Antibiotic Prophylaxis for COPD Exacerbations. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):527-528. PubMed PMID: 29671491
• Lyon C, English AF, Chabot Smith P. A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction. Fam Pract Manag. 2018 Mar Apr;25(2):6-11. PubMed PMID: 29537246
• Lyon C, Mullen R, Deffenbacher B, Reed A, Nashelsky J. Clinical Inquiries: Does exercise relieve vasomotor menopausal symptoms?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Mar;67(3):175-176. PubMed PMID: 29509823
• Lyon C, Piggott S, Langner S, DeSanto K. Clinical Inquiry: How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Feb;67(2):110-111. PubMed PMID: 29400903
• Lyon C, Spencer E, Spittler J, Desanto K. Clinical Inquiries: How do hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections compare for knee OA relief?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Jan;67(1):E13-E14. PubMed PMID: 29309475
• Hughes P, Lyon C. PURLs: Tamsulosin for patients with ureteral stones?. J Fam Pract. 2018 Jan;67(1):37-38. PubMed PMID: 29309472
• Neuman M, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Does bedside ultrasound of the inferior vena cava (IVC) accurately predict a patient’s volume status? Evidence-Based Practice. 2018 21(5):5
• Bleacher H, Lyon C, Mims L, Cebuhar K, Begum A. The Feasibility of Screening for Social Determinants of Health: Seven Lessons Learned. Fam Pract Manag. 2019 Sep Oct;26(5):13-19. PubMed PMID: 31502814
• Lyon C, Leggott K, Langner S, DeSanto K. Gabapentin for Treatment of Radicular Low Back Pain. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Sep 1;100(5):309-310. PubMed PMID: 31478629
• Smith PC, Lyon C, English AF, Conry C. Practice Transformation Under the University of Colorado's Primary Care Redesign Model. Ann Fam Med. 2019 Aug 12;17(Suppl 1):S24-S32. PubMed PMID: 31405873
• Simpson M, Lyon C. PURL: Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients?. J Fam Pract. 2019 Jul Aug;68(6):351;352;354. PubMed PMID: 31381623
• Lyon C, Utter B, DeSanto K. How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?. J Fam Pract. 2019 Jun;68(5):E11-E13. PubMed PMID: 31287449
• Davis S, Piggott C, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Effectiveness of dermoscopy in skin cancer diagnosis. Can Fam Physician. 2020 Oct;66(10):739-740. PubMed PMID: 33077451
• Hoss M, Lyon C. PURL: Do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening?. J Fam Pract. 2020 Jul Aug;69(6):306-308. PubMed PMID: 32724910
• Devitt J, Lyon C, Swanson SB, DeSanto K. What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?. J Fam Pract. 2019 Apr;68(3):E18-E19. PubMed PMID: 31039222
• Devitt J, Lyon C. PURL: Immediate or delayed pushing in the second stage of labor?. J Fam Pract. 2020 May;69(4):207-208. PubMed PMID: 32437485
• Piggott C, Lyon C. PURL: Aspirin, Yes, for at-risk elderly-but what about the healthy elderly?. J Fam Pract. 2020 Apr;69(3):E16-E18. PubMed PMID: 32289133
• Ashby D, Lyon C. PURL: Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS?. J Fam Pract. 2019 Apr;68(3):162;164. PubMed PMID: 31039217
• Lyon C, Zha J, Devitt J, DeSanto K. Bridging Warfarin Before Colonoscopy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Apr 15;99(8):519-524. PubMed PMID: 30990290
• Hopley C, Andrews E, Klem P, Jonjak M, Grothe A, Ten Eyck P, You Z, Billups SJ, Lyon C, Kennelty K, Dixon B, Jalal D. Evaluating the feasibility of a pharmacist-guided patient-driven intervention to improve blood pressure control in patients with CKD. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2019;5:23. PubMed PMID: 30805198
• Lyon C, Claus LW. Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain. J Fam Pract. 2019 Jan Feb;68(1):41-42. PubMed PMID: 30724903
• Waugh M, Calderone J, Brown Levey S, Lyon C, Thomas M, DeGruy F, Shore JH. Using Telepsychiatry to Enrich Existing Integrated Primary Care. Telemed J E Health. 2019 Aug;25(8):762-768. PubMed PMID: 30394851
• Lyon C, Eldred SV, Desanto K. What is the best treatment for wrist ganglion cysts?. J Fam Pract. 2020 Jan Feb;69(1):E23-E24. PubMed PMID: 32017840
• Lyon C, Holmstrom H, McDaniel M, Serlin D. What Can a Scribe Do for You?. Fam Pract Manag. 2020 Nov Dec;27(6):17-22. PubMed PMID: 33169957
• Spencer E, Lyon C. FIT leads to more colorectal screening. Evidence-Based Practice. March 2020; 23(3):1-2
• Niblock, F. Lyon C. Are triptans effective for acute cluster headaches? Evidence-Based Practice. 2020 Aug; 23(8):1
• Schiller M, Lyon C. Are repeated doses of steroids more effective than a single dose for patients still at risk of preterm labor after 7 days? Evidence-Based Practice. 2020 June. 23(6):16-17.
• Utter J, Piggott C, Lyon C. EBM on the Wards; Does Caloric restrictions decrease refeeding syndrome and mortality in critically ill hospitalized patients? Evidence-Based Practice. 2020 May. 23(5):10-11.
• Spadafore S, Lyon C. Are intra-articular steroids as effective as oral steroids for treating gout attacks? Evidence-Based Practice. 2020 Sept. 23(9):37-38.
• Ghanim D, Lyon C. What common medical conditions beside DVT/PE elevate D-dimer levels? Evidence-Based Practice. 2020 Nov. 23(11):14-15.
• Hungenberg M, Burke S, Hansen-Guzman A, Thompson S, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Dec 1;104(6):638-640. PubMed PMID: 34913642
• Marshall RC, Tiglao SM, Thiel D, Lyon C. Updated USPSTF screening guidelines may reduce lung cancer deaths. J Fam Pract. 2021 Sep;70(7):347-349. PubMed PMID: 34818167
• Piggott C, Lyon C, Hale K. Antibiotics and COPD: Time to order a C-reactive protein test?. J Fam Pract. 2021 Jun;70(5):244-246. PubMed PMID: 34410915
• Lyon C, Iruku S, Hoss M, DeSanto K, Guthmann R. Is NPH associated with fewer adverse events than analog basal insulin for adults with T2D?. J Fam Pract. 2021 May;70(4):E5-E6. PubMed PMID: 34339367
• Tiglao SM, Meisenheimer ES, Marshall RC, Lyon C. Automated office BP measurement: The new standard in HTN screening. J Fam Pract. 2021 May;70(4):194-196. PubMed PMID: 34339363
• Lyon C, Wong A, DeSanto K. Testosterone replacement and improved memory. Can Fam Physician. 2021 Jan;67(1):e9. PubMed PMID: 33483406
• Gilens J, Hoss M, Lyon, C. Does Light Therapy Decrease Depression in Older Adults? Am Fam Physician. 2021 Oct:104(4); 417-418
• Lyon C, Vosooney A, Bird MD. Should Routine Screening for Colorectal Cancer Start at 45 Years of Age? Insufficient Evidence to Support Lowering the Starting Age. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Feb 1;105(2):118-119. PubMed PMID: 35166492
• Llewellyn S, Neuman M, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Patient Education Interventions Improve A1C Values. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Apr 1;105(4):428-429. PubMed PMID: 35426637
• Lyon C, Vosooney A, Bird MD. AAFP Clinical Preventive Services Recommendation Development Process Explained. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Apr 1;105(4):343. PubMed PMID: 35426649
• Lyon C, English AF, Cebuhar K, Emerick J. Don't Leave Me! Strategies for Medical Staff Retention. Fam Pract Manag. 2022 May-Jun;29(3):5-9. PubMed PMID: 35536301
• Hungenberg M, Houss B, Narayan M, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old?. J Fam Pract. 2022 Jul;71(6):E16-E17. PubMed PMID: 35994761
• Shmerling A, Hoss M, Malam N, Staton EW, Lyon C. Prenatal Care via Telehealth. Prim Care. 2022 Dec;49(4):609-619. PubMed PMID: 36357065
• Coles S, Fisher L, Lin KW, Lyon C, Vosooney AA, Bird MD. Blood Pressure Targets in Adults With Hypertension: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AAFP. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Dec;106(6):Online. PubMed PMID: 36521481
• Radi R, Huang H, Rivera J, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Is low-dose naltrexone effective in chronic pain management?. J Fam Pract. 2023 Sep;72(7):320-321. PubMed PMID: 37729143
• Holligan D, Radi R, Lyon C. Should you treat prediabetes? It's complicated. J Fam Pract. 2023 Sep;72(7):E23-E25. PubMed PMID: 37729142
• Lehn C, Chipman C, Augustine S, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Trigger Point Injection for Low Back Pain. Am Fam Physician. 2023 Jul;108(1):85-86. PubMed PMID: 37440745
• Gates M, Beagle M, Bull L, Radi R, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Does hormone replacement therapy prevent cognitive decline in postmenopausal women?. J Fam Pract. 2023 May;72(4):E10-E11. PubMed PMID: 37224546
• Radi R, Ng W, Simcoe R, Lyon C, DeSanto K. Dry Needling for Low Back Pain. Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):299-300. PubMed PMID: 36920827
• Rabaza C, Piggott C, Lyon C. Put down the electronics after a concussion?. J Fam Pract. 2023 Jan;72(1):E10-E12. PubMed PMID: 36749976

Professional Memberships

• AAFP, Member
• STFM, Member

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Family Medicine, Board Certification (2004, 2014)

• Primary Care