A CU Medicine provider.

My goal is to help patients understand their pain and feel supported throughout their care. I believe high-quality pain care should be individualized, evidence-based, and focused on improving function. My approach combines careful diagnosis with medical and interventional treatments when appropriate, along with practical strategies such as movement, healthy habits, and lifestyle-based care that support long-term health. I work closely with each patient to ensure their treatment plan aligns with their personal goals—whether that’s returning to work, staying active, or enjoying time with family. Through education and shared decision-making, my aim is to build confidence and self-efficacy so patients can remain engaged in meaningful parts of their lives.

Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Interventional Spine Care, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Evidence-Based Medicine

Locations

UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion (Primary)

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12605 E. 16th Avenue
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
1st floor
Aurora, CO 80045
Monday: 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Qualifications and experience

Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bones, Joints and Muscles, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains, Pain Medicine, Spine - Sacroiliac Joint, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fibromyalgia, Spine, Spine - Radiculopathy, Spine - Sciatica, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Scoliosis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), Bones, Joints and Muscles - Biceps tendinitis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip osteoarthritis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip bursitis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee osteoarthritis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Bones, Joints and Muscles - SI joint pain, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Facet arthropathy (lumbar thoracic or cervical), Bones, Joints and Muscles - Bertolotti's syndrome, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Pars fracture, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Brachial plexopathy, Spine - Annular Tears/Fissures, Spine - Disc Extrusions, Spine - Intervertebral Disc Disorder, Spine - Neurogenic Claudication, Spine - Spinal Stenosis, Spine - Failed-back Syndrome
Gender
Male
Languages spoken
English
Education
Internship
St Vincent Hospital Program (2020)

Fellowship
University of Colorado (2025)

Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (2024)

Undergraduate
Illinois Institute of Technology (IL) (2016)

Clinical interest for patients

Non-operative Spine Care, Interventional Pain Medicine, Lifestyle Treatments for Chronic Pain

Research interest for patients

My research is focused on pain medicine and spine care, with an emphasis on evidence-based treatment strategies. Areas of interest include optimizing interventional pain procedures, improving diagnostic accuracy, and evaluating patient-reported outcomes related to pain, function, and quality of life. The goal of this work is to improve clinical decision-making and deliver more effective, patient-centered pain care.

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