Heather Holmstrom, MD

Associate Professor, Family Medicine


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Medical School
  • MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (1996)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1991)
Residency
  • UCLA Medical Center Program, Family Medicine (1999)
Department
Family Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Associate Professor

Research Interests

I have experience researching work with medical scribes, practice transformation and EHR training. I am board certified in Clinical Informatics and do work in the value based care space.

Publications

  • Danak SU, Guetterman TC, Plegue MA, Holmstrom HL, Kadri R, Duthler A, Yoo A, Buis LR. Influence of Scribes on Patient-Physician Communication in Primary Care Encounters: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Med Inform. 2019 Jul 11;7(3):e14797. PubMed PMID: 31298218
  • Knierim K, Holmstrom H: Rapid Transition to Telehealth during COVID-19: Lessons Learned that can Move Primary Care. JABFM 04/19/2020
  • 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. PMID: 33169957
  • Knierim, K., MD, Bacak, B., MD, Brown Levey, S., PhD, Holmstrom, H., MD, Holtrop, J., PhD, MCHES, Kramer, E., DO, MPH, . . . Stanton, E., MSTC. (2020). Rapid Transition to Telehealth during COVID-19: Lessons Learned that can Move Primary Care. Rapid Transition to Telehealth during COVID-19: Lessons Learned That Can Move Primary Care
  • English EF, Holmstrom H, Kwan BW, Suresh K, Rotholz S, Lin CT, Sieja A. Virtual Sprint Outpatient Electronic Health Record Training and Optimization Effect on Provider Burnout. Appl Clin Inform. 2022 Jan;13(1):10-18. PubMed PMID: 34986492
  • Hall TL, Connelly L, Staton EW, Holtrop JS, Sieja A, Knierim K, Holmstrom H. Points of Concordance, Points of Discordance: A Qualitative Examination of Telemedicine Implementation. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 May-Jun;35(3):517-526. PubMed PMID: 35641043
  • Kramer ES, VanWyk J, Holmstrom H. Telehealth and Diabetes Management. Prim Care. 2022 Dec;49(4):631-639. PubMed PMID: 36357067
  • Sieja A, Kim E, Holmstrom H, Rotholz S, Lin CT, Gonzalez C, Arellano C, Hutchings S, Henderson D, Markley K. Multidisciplinary Sprint Program Achieved Specialty-Specific EHR Optimization in 20 Clinics. Appl Clin Inform. 2021 Mar;12(2):329-339. PubMed PMID: 33882586
  • Knierim K, Palmer C, Kramer ES, Rodriguez RS, VanWyk J, Shmerling A, Smith P, Holmstrom H, Bacak BS, Brown Levey SM, Staton EW, Holtrop JS. Lessons Learned During COVID-19 That Can Move Telehealth in Primary Care Forward. J Am Board Fam Med. 2021 Feb;34(Suppl):S196-S202. PubMed PMID: 33622838
  • 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

Practice Locations

UCHealth Boulder Health Center
5495 Arapahoe Avenue
Second Floor
Boulder, CO 80303
303-544-3900

UCHealth Family Medicine Clinic - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Avenue
UCHealth Boulder Health Center
Boulder, CO 80303
720-848-9200

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification
  • Clinical Informatics, Board Certification
  • American Board of Family Medicine, Board Certification (1999)
Clinical Interests
I enjoy the active lifestyle and family oriented community here in Boulder, Colorado. My Clinical interests include pediatrics, women's health and the care of the whole family. I care for patients through all stages of life. On a personal basis, I love spending time outside with my dogs and family, particularly enjoying the beautiful mountains in Colorado.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. I strive to help each patient live a healthy and happy life to the best of their abilities.