Henry Colangelo, MD

Assistant Professor, Family Medicine


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Medical School
  • MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2015)
Graduate Schools
  • MS, Georgetown University (2010)
  • MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2014)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC) (2008)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (Denver Health Medical Center) Program, Family Medicine (2018)
Languages
English
Department
Family Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Family Medicine Physician
  • Director, Community Health Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

Recognitions

  • Outstanding Teacher, Community and Primary Care, CU School of Medicine (2022)
  • Teacher of the Year, Department of Family Medicine, CU School of Medicine (2023)

Publications

  • Lyon C, Colangelo H, DeSanto K. Antibiotic Prophylaxis for COPD Exacerbations. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):527-528. PubMed PMID: 29671491
  • Wells-Prado, Daniel R MD; Colangelo, Henry MD, MPH; Piggott, Cleveland MD, MPH. Is prednisolone an effective treatment of acute alcoholic hepatitis?. Evidence-Based Practice: September 2021 - Volume 24 - Issue 9 - p 11-12 doi: 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001323
  • Camello, Jennifer MD; Lehn, Charity MD; Colangelo, Henry MD, MPH. For patients with heart failure on a beta-blocker, is it safe to continue beta-blockers during a hospital admission for a CHF exacerbation?. Evidence-Based Practice: May 31, 2022 - Volume - Issue - 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001621 doi: 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001621
  • Radi, Roxanne MD, MPH; Beagle, Melissa MD, MPH; Colangelo, Henry MD, MPH. Are DOACs effective in patients with BMI >35?. Evidence-Based Practice: September 2021 - Volume 24 - Issue 9 - p 35 doi: 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001195
  • Colangelo, H. (2014). Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Moving Towards Less Dependence on the Emergency Department. https://doi.org/10.17615/qb8w-3c72
  • Walsh, Corey MD; Colangelo, Henry MD, MPH; Lindbloom, Allie MD; Radi, Roxanne MD, MPH. Does universal syphilis rescreening in the third trimester improve neonatal outcomes?. Evidence-Based Practice ():10.1097/EBP.0000000000002062, January 25, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/EBP.0000000000002062

Practice Locations

Aurora Wellness Community Health Center
1300 S Potomac St Suite 122
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 835-1125

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Primary Care
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction
  • Substance Abuse
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Transgender Health
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Women's Health
Clinical Interests
Preventive Medicine, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Use Disorders, Gender-Affirming Care including Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy, Obstetrical/Prenatal Care, Medical Education

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide holistic whole-person primary care by forming strong partnerships with my patients and actively involving them in their care plan.