Jack Spittler, MD

Associate Professor, Family Medicine

FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (2010)
Graduate School
  • MS, Georgetown University (2006)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Notre Dame (IN) (2005)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Family Medicine (2013)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Sports Medicine (2014)
Languages
English
Department
Family Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director
  • Chief Medical Officer - Colorado Rapids
  • Team Physician - Denver Nuggets
  • Team Physician - Colorado Avalanche
  • Medical Director - Aurora Public Schools Athletics
  • Head Team Physician - Rangeview High School

Recognitions

  • Resident Scholarship Award , American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) (2012)
  • Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarship, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) (2013)

Research Interests

My research interests include endurance race medicine, medication/supplement use in athletes, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Publications

  • Khodaee M, Spittler J, Hill J, Hoffman M.Impact of injury pattern during training on ultramarathon performance. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;48(7):619.
  • Khodaee M, Spittler J, Basset P, Vanbaak K, Hill J, San Millán I, Hoffman M. Reasons for inability to complete ultramarathons: a multicenter study. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;48(7):618-9.
  • Spittler J, Hill J. “Why Does My Ankle Hurt When I Run 100 Miles?" Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2014 - Volume 46 - Issue 5S - p 135–137. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000451122.64546.49
  • Spittler J, Khodaee M, Hill J. “Impact of Foot Strike Pattern and Shoe Type on Ultramarathon Performance and Stress Fracture” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2014 - Volume 46 - Issue 5S - p 759–769 doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000451265.18187.db
  • Khodaee M, Jones D, Spittler J. Obturator Internus and Obturator Externus Strain in a High School Quarterback. Asian J Sports Med. 2015 Sep;6(3):e23481. PubMed PMID: 26448844
  • Khodaee M, Spittler J, VanBaak K, Changstrom BG, Hill JC. Effects of Running an Ultramarathon on Cardiac, Hematologic, and Metabolic Biomarkers. Int J Sports Med. 2015 Nov;36(11):867-71. PubMed PMID: 26134662
  • 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, Amir M, Spittler J, Abdollahi M. Multiple painless cutaneous nodules. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 Mar-Apr;60(2):206-8. PubMed PMID: 25814721
  • Spittler J, Keeling J. Water Polo Injuries and Training Methods. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2016 Nov Dec;15(6):410-416. PubMed PMID: 27841812
  • Khodaee M, Edelman GT, Spittler J, Wilber R, Krabak BJ, Solomon D, Riewald S, Kendig A, Borgelt LM, Riederer M, Puzovic V, Rodeo S. Medical Care for Swimmers. Sports Med Open. 2016 Dec;2(1):27. PubMed PMID: 27747782
  • Khodaee M, Edelman GT, Spittler J, Wilber R, Krabak BJ, Solomon D, Riewald S, Kendig A, Borgelt LM, Riederer M, Puzovic V, Rodeo S. Medical Care for Swimmers. Sports Med Open. 2016 Jul 25;2:27. PubMed PMID: 27512647
  • Khodaee M, Amir M, Spittler J, Abdollahi M. Multiple painless cutaneous nodules. Indian Journal of Dermatology. Currently in press.
  • Khodaee M, Spittler J, VanBaak K, Changstrom BG, Hill JC. Effects of Running an Ultramarathon on Cardiac, Hematologic, and Metabolic Biomarkers. International Journal of Sports Medicine. Currently in press.
  • Spittler J, Miller L, Khodaee M. Osteochondritis Dissecans. In The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. 2014, 22nd Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a Wolter Kluwer Business. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Khodaee M, Spittler J, Miller L. Clinical Inquiry: What are the indications for operative versus non-operative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture? Journal of Family Practice. Currently in press.
  • Spittler J, Burroughs K. Renal and genitourinary problems. In: Netter’s Sports Medicine. 2017,2nd Ed. Elsevier. Philadephia, Pennsylvania.
  • Spittler J, Seidl A. Elbow Injuries. In: Sports-related trauma: on and off-field management. Springer. In publication.
  • Spittler J. Aquatic Sports. In: Sports-related trauma: on and off-field management. Springer. In publication.
  • Neuman M, Spittler J. Photo Rounds: Painful facial blisters, fever, and conjunctivitis. J Fam Pract. 2018 Sep;67(9):573-575. PubMed PMID: 30216398
  • 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
  • Buck K, Spittler J, Reed A, Khodaee M. Psychological Attributes of Ultramarathoners. Wilderness Environ Med. 2018 Mar;29(1):66-71. PubMed PMID: 29336959
  • Crellin CT, Gustafson K, Spittler J, Poddar SK, Bravman JT. On the Field Management of American Football Injuries. Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Currently in press.
  • Khodaee M, Jones D, Spittler J. Obturator Internus and Obturator Externus Strain in a High School Quarterback. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine. Currently in press.
  • Spittler J, Oberle L. Current Trends in Ultramarathon Running. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Nov;18(11):387-393. PubMed PMID: 31702720
  • Spittler J, Gillum R, DeSanto K. Common Injuries in Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 Oct;19(10):422-429. PubMed PMID: 33031208
  • Khodaee M, Spadafore S, Spittler J. Painful, swollen elbow. J Fam Pract. 2020 Jul Aug;69(6):311-313. PubMed PMID: 32724913
  • Khodaee M, Saeedi A, Irion B, Spittler J, Hoffman MD. Proteinuria in a high-altitude 161-km (100-mile) ultramarathon. Phys Sportsmed. 2020 Jun 23;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32529961
  • Brennan FH Jr, Rao AL, Myers RA, Ferderber M, Marcussen B, Mansfield L, Miller EM, Spittler J, Sylvester J. Suggested Curricular Guidelines for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine in Family Medicine Residency Training. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 May;19(5):180-188. PubMed PMID: 32358302
  • Kelley N, Pierpoint L, Spittler J, Khodaee M. Acromioclavicular joint injuries at a Colorado ski resort. Phys Sportsmed. 2021 Sep 16;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34514939
  • Oberle L, Pierpoint L, Spittler J, Khodaee M. Epidemiology of Clavicle Fractures Sustained at a Colorado Ski Resort. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 May;9(5):23259671211006722. PubMed PMID: 34026919
  • Khodaee M, Saeedi A, Irion B, Spittler J, Hoffman MD. Proteinuria in a high-altitude 161-km (100-mile) ultramarathon. Phys Sportsmed. 2021 Feb;49(1):92-99. PubMed PMID: 32529961
  • Oberle L, Spittler J, Khodaee M. Segmental clavicle fracture following a road bike injury. BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Sep 5;15(9). PubMed PMID: 36692531
  • Kelley N, Pierpoint L, Spittler J, Khodaee M. Acromioclavicular joint injuries at a Colorado ski resort. Phys Sportsmed. 2023 Feb;51(1):33-39. PubMed PMID: 34514939
  • Sidhar K, Baugh CM, Wilson JC, Spittler J, Walker GA, Armento AM, Howell DR. Socioeconomic status and injury history in adolescent athletes: Lower family affluence is associated with a history of concussion. J Clin Transl Res. 2022 Aug 29;8(4):292-298. PubMed PMID: 35975186
  • Liu RKK, Howell DR, Pierpoint LA, Little CC, Spittler J, Khodaee M, Provance A. SalterHarris fractures in paediatric skiers and snowboarders. Res Sports Med. 2023 May 24;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37221842
  • Kelley N, Pierpoint L, Spittler J, Khodaee M. Acromioclavicular joint injuries at a Colorado ski resort. Phys Sportsmed. 2023 Feb;51(1):33-39. PubMed PMID: 34514939

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member
  • American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Member

Practice Locations

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

UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park
3055 Roslyn Street
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80238
720-848-3668

CU Medicine Regenerative Medicine, Hand and Spine Center
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification (2013)
  • Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2014)
Clinical Interests
As a general practitioner, I care for all ages and types of patients. My main clinical interests include promoting and supporting healthy/active lifestyles for my patients. In addition, I can provide injections for many musculoskeletal ailments, such as arthritis and tendonitis. I also use musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of many injuries/illnesses.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide patient-centered care for all of my patients. This includes a strong emphasis on injury/illness prevention and healthy lifestyle choices including diet and exercise.

Personal Interests
My personal interests mostly revolve around athletics and exercise. These include skiing, running, cycling, golfing, and hiking.

Volunteer Activities
I am dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping people active. My volunteer activities include medical coverage for Rangeview High School (Aurora, CO) sports, endurance races (including the Bear Chase Race and Leadville Race Series), and high school athletics pre-participation physicals (Denver Metro Area).


School of Medicine

CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Aurora, CO 80045

303.724.5375

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