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Hours
Monday: 8am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8am – 5pm
Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Your team
Barbara DePriest, ANP-C
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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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Personalized care that exceeds expectations.

Endocrinologists specialize in treating disorders of the endocrine system such as lipid, metabolic, thyroid and pituitary disorders, menopause, hypertension, diabetes, and other hormonal or glandular problems.

At UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic – Firestone, endocrine specialists provide skilled, compassionate care using the latest proven techniques to diagnose and treat a broad range of endocrine-related conditions. It is our privilege to care for you.

If you have a persistent endocrine-related concern, discuss it with your primary care provider to determine if a referral to our specialists is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from you to schedule an appointment or answer any questions you have about our providers or services.

Services we provide

Experts in endocrine care

Our endocrinologists specialize in adult endocrine disorders, diabetes, and thyroid disease.

Special interests include:

  • Adrenal disorders and adrenal tumors.
  • Insulin pump and sensor therapy.
  • Male hormonal problems.
  • Menstrual disturbance.
  • Pituitary diseases and pituitary tumors.
  • Thyroid disease – including hyperthyroid, thyroid nodules, goiter and thyroid cancer.
  • Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

We look forward to meeting your health care needs. We welcome new patients with a referral from a primary care physician.

Diabetes care and education

The diabetes care team at our Firestone clinic is a nationally recognized program that meets the American Diabetes Association standards for care and education.

Our endocrinologists and certified diabetes educators (registered nurses and registered dietitians) provide individual and group education, support and counseling for adults and children with diabetes and their families.

Our program offers information and support that will increase your understanding and empower you to manage diabetes, including:

  • Access to support groups.
  • Community resources.
  • Community-wide educational programs (available upon request).
  • Individual care and education.
  • Individual consultation and classes (available with a referral from your primary physician).

Diabetes classes and individual consultations are a Medicare benefit

Our monthly Diabetes Day to Day classes are designed for people newly diagnosed with diabetes or who desire better control. Registered dietitians and nurses will help you learn about:

  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Correcting the highs and lows
  • Diabetes medications
  • Dining out
  • Exercise
  • Grocery shopping
  • Illness concerns
  • Monitoring tips and timing

Scheduling

To schedule a physician appointment, please call our office, 720.494.3119. A referral from your primary care provider is required.

Insurance

UCHealth participates with many different insurance companies. Since insurance plans, policies and laws often change, please contact your insurance company to see if we are a contracted provider.

Please notify us if you have an insurance plan change, coverage change or insurance loss, so we can properly bill your claims in a timely manner.