Ryan Candee, PA-C

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine

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Medical School
  • MPAS, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate School
  • BA/BS, Gonzaga University (WA) (2011)
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Internal Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Physician Assistant

Recognitions

  • Alumni Hero, University of Colorado Physician Assistant Program (2025)
  • Excellence in Education, University of Colorado (2025)
    Recognized for excellence in education of Physician Assistant students by the University of Colorado Anschutz.
  • Alumni Hero, University of Colorado Physician Assistant Program (2024)
  • Physician Assistant of the Year, Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (2023)
    Awarded as the PA of the year by the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants.
  • Clinical Instructor, American Academy of Physician Assistants (2022)
    Recognized by the AAPA for commitment to precepting PA students in the clinical setting.

Publications

  • Candee R, Wilkenson R, Schreiber M, DeCenzo M. The roles of neuroinflammation and glutamatergic excitotoxicity in treatment-resistant depression. JAAPA. 2023 Apr 1;36(4):12-17. PubMed PMID: 36913608

Professional Memberships

  • Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
  • LGBT PA Caucus, Fellow

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Internal Medicine - Cherry Creek
360 S Garfield St
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80209
303-333-5456

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2014, 2024)
  • Certified Asthma Educator, Certificate (2018)
  • BLS/ACLS, Certificate (2022)
  • PALS, Certificate (2022)
  • National PrEP Curriculum, Certificate (2024)
  • National HIV Cirriculum, Certificate (2024)
  • National Hepatitis C Curriculum, Certificate (2024)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ Ally
  • Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ PrEP
  • Transgender Health for Adults
  • Women's Health
  • Women's Health - Contraception
  • Primary Care
  • Digestive System - Abnormal liver enzymes
  • Digestive System
  • Digestive System - Celiac Disease
  • Digestive System - Fatty Liver Disease
  • Digestive System - Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Digestive System - Hemochromatosis
  • Digestive System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Allergic Rhinitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Infectious laryngitis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
  • Heart and Circulation - High Blood Pressure
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Infections - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Infections
  • Infections - Pneumonia
  • Infections - Viral Infections
  • Infections - Influenza
  • Infections - Fungal Infections
  • Infections - Bacterial Infections
  • Injuries and Wounds - Acute Wounds
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidneys and Urinary System
  • Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Lungs and Breathing - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Men's Health - Prostate Conditions
  • Men's Health
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Gender dysphoria for Adults
  • Mental Health and Behavior - LGBTQ+ related issues
Clinical Interests
I am interested in treating the full breadth of the primary care scope of practice, but in particular I have special interests in Asthma, Type 2 Diabetes, Preventative Health and Lifestyle Medicine, LGBTQ+ health, and behavioral health.

Care Philosophy
I believe in the importance of building a provider-patient partnership in which patients are able to express their health goals and expectations openly to me and, in return, I can use my medical expertise to help them achieve those goals.

Personal Interests
I enjoy skiing, golfing, traveling, swimming, and spending time with my family.

Volunteer Activities
Lecturing in local high schools, participating in health fairs, reviewing admissions applications at University of Colorado PA school, provide peer review for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375