David has been in practice as a speech-language pathologist since 2001. His patient-centered approach focuses on treating the patient as a whole person and developing treatment goals that take into account the everyday needs and wants of patients and their families. David serves as supervisor of the speech pathology team at University of Colorado Hospital.

Why UCHealth:

UCHealth delivers advanced, life-saving and life-enhancing treatment to patients from a broad geographic region. Our medical, surgical and rehabilitation teams are skilled in the treatment of unusual and challenging diagnoses. David has chosen to make his career at UCHealth in order to be an integral part of an excellent, innovative professional team for the benefit of patients.

Certifications:

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)

Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders – The Ohio State University

Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations License

CPR/BLS from American Heart Association

Hobbies:

Road and mountain biking, dogs, camping, mindfulness practice.

 

Locations

UCHealth Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus (Primary)

720.848.2000
720.848.2058
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1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
4th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
Monday: 7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday: 7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday: 7am - 6:30pm
Thursday: 7am - 6:30pm
Friday: 7am - 6:30pm
Saturday: 8am - 6:30pm
Sunday: Closed

Qualifications and experience

Specialties
Rehabilitation Therapy - Speech Therapy
Gender
Male
Education
Graduate
Ohio State University (2000)

Bachelor of Arts
University of Kansas (1997)

Clinical interest for patients

He serves the needs of patients with problems related to swallowing, communication, cognition and functional breathing disorders. He has particular skill in treating patients with head and neck cancer, tracheostomy, and altered anatomy related to speech and swallowing.

Research interest for patients
  • Effects of intubation on safety for eating and drinking.
  • Use of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing for bedside assessment.
Volunteer activities

David has ridden 545 miles down the California coast each summer in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to raise funds in support AIDSLifecyle's work to end HIV. He will ride again in June 2018.

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