Steven Ringel, MD

Professor Emeritus, Neurology

Faculty Photo
Medical School
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (1968)
Internship
  • Rush University Medical Center Program (1969)
Residency
  • Rush University Medical Center Program, Neurology (1972)
Fellowships
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neurology (1976)
Languages
English
Department
Neurology

Professional Titles

  • UCH Vice President, Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Safety
  • Vice Chair, Department of Neurology
  • Director, Neuromuscular Section

Recognitions

  • Denver's Top 250 Docs, 5280 Magazine (2014)
  • Denver's Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2013)
  • Denver's Top 250 docs, 5280 magazine (2012)
  • Denver's Top 250 docs, 5280 magazine (2011)
  • Denver's Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2010)
  • Denver's Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2009)
  • Denver’s Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2008)
  • Denver’s Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2006)
  • Denver’s Top 250 docs, 5280 Magazine (2005)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Neurology (1998)
  • Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, RWJ Foundation (1992)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine (1985)

Research Interests

My research interests include health policy for neurologists, practice patterns; cost effectiveness; outcomes research and neuromuscular disorders - multiuniversity ALS therapeutic trials.

Publications

  • The Changing View from Lookout Mountain. Neurology 2012;78:e55-e56
  • Birlea M, Braun C, Kern D, Jones W, Ringel SP and Tyler KL. Improved timeliness of neurology consults in the emergency department Ann Neurol 2012; suppl 16; S202; pS16
  • Adrian B and Ringel SP. Strategically aligned for Quality: an innovative interorganizational collaborative. Am J. of Med Quality. Suppl
  • Ringel SP. Restraints and Constraints. Neurology 2010;75:189-190. Rollins Y and Ringel SP. Motor Neuron Disease. Ch 36; pp 419-26. In Clinical Neurology of Aging. 3rd edition. ML Albert and JE Knoefel ed. Oxford University Press. Quan D and Ringel SP. Neuromuscular Disorders. Ch 17; p 344-374. In: Neurology for the Non-neurologist. 6th ed. Weiner WH, Goetz CG, Shin RK, Lewis SL ed Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2010. Oskarsson B, Quan D, Rollins Y D, Neville H E, Ringel S P, Arciniegas D B Use of the Frontal Assessment Battery to Identify Executive Function Impairments in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ALS and Motor Neuron Disorders in press Ringel SP. Book Ends. Neurology 2010;75:1393-5. Ringel SP. Efficient and Effective? Not Yet! Health Affairs (in Press) Holloway RG and Ringel SP. Getting to Value in Neurological Care: Progress Made and the Road Ahead. Annals of Neurology (in press)

Professional Memberships

  • Colorado Neurological Society, Member
  • American Neurological Association, Treasurer
  • American Academy of Neurology, Past President
  • University Health System, Clinical Evaluation Science Council

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology, Board Certification (1974)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain and Nervous System - Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
Clinical Interests
I sub-specialize in neuromuscular diseases. I see patients at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine at the Fitzsimons campus.

Care Philosophy
I am committed to establishing the highest possible quality care at the lowest possible cost.

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375