Heather Bleacher, MD

Associate Professor, Family Medicine


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Medical School
  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine (2009)
Graduate School
  • MPH, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2017)
Undergraduate School
  • AB, Princeton University (NJ) (2004)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2010)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Family Medicine (2012)
Languages
English
Department
Family Medicine

Publications

  • Bleacher H. In the season for wheezing, Is it 1 or 3 days of steroids? Not Sure. Evidence-Based Practice. 2017;20(3):4.
  • Bleacher H, Lyon C. Pediatric pneumonia: scan or x-ray? Evidence-Based Practice. 2017 20(9):13
  • 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
  • Bleacher H, English A, Leblanc W, Dickinson LM. Associations Between Patients' Unmet Social Needs and Self-Reported Health Confidence at One Primary Care Clinic. J Prim Care Community Health. 2020 Jan-Dec;11:2150132720921329. PubMed PMID: 32410492
  • Bleacher H, Koerperich L, Malam N, DeSanto K. Are antipsychotics effective adjunctive Tx for patients with moderate-to-severe depression?. J Fam Pract. 2022 Jul;71(6):E13-E15. PubMed PMID: 35994758
  • Karamanis A, Bleacher H, DeSanto K. Effectiveness of ICS/LABA Compared With SABA as Relief Medications for Asthma. Am Fam Physician. 2023 Nov;108(5):515-516. PubMed PMID: 37983707

Practice Locations

UCHealth A.F. Williams Family Medicine Clinic - Central Park
3055 Roslyn Street
Suite 100
Denver, CO 80238
720-848-9000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Primary Care
  • Transgender Health
  • Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ PrEP
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Women's Health - Contraception
  • Women's Health
Care Philosophy
My relationship with patients is always a partnership. We will work together to decide on management and treatment strategies that fit with your values, preferences, and life circumstances.