Lawrence Hergott, MD
Professor Emeritus, Medicine-Cardiology
Medical School:
Department: Medicine-Cardiology
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School (1971)
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program (1975)
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Internal Medicine (1977)
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Cardiovascular Disease (1979)
Department: Medicine-Cardiology
Professional Titles
- Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Senior Scholar In Creative Writing, Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Recognition & Awards
-
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2012)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?" 2012-2015. -
Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in America
(2010)
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Teaching Award, U. of Colorado Internal Medicine Residents
(2006)
Research Interests
Writing philosophical essays and poems, mostly about how practitioners and their loved ones lead the medical life.
Publications
- Hergott LJ. A piece of my mind. The absence of something. JAMA. 2015 Mar 24-31;313(12):1215-6. PubMed PMID: 25803344
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1977)
- Cardiovascular Disease, Board Certification (1979)
- Cardiology, Board Certification (1979)
- Heart and Circulation
Clinical Interests
All of General Cardiology
Care Philosophy
Non-hierarchical approach to patient-doctor relationship. Doctor as expert counselor and servant to patient.
All of General Cardiology
Care Philosophy
Non-hierarchical approach to patient-doctor relationship. Doctor as expert counselor and servant to patient.
Personal Interests
Family, music, writing, swimming, working in garden.
Family, music, writing, swimming, working in garden.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School (1971)
Internships:
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program (1975)
Residency Programs:
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Internal Medicine (1977)
Fellowships:
- University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Cardiovascular Disease (1979)
Department: Medicine-Cardiology