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)
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
Professional Memberships
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Specialty Information
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1977)
General Cardiology, Board Certification (1979)
Cardiology, Board Certification (1979)
Conditions & Treatments
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.
Personal Interests
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, General Cardiology
(1979)