I was raised in Colorado Springs and originally planned to pursue a career in sports medicine, but during my fist clinical experiences I was immediately drawn to oncology. I feel privileged to support patients both medically and emotionally, and I view our relationships as a strong partnership throughout the journey.
I believe that caring for the whole person requires medical expertise, clear communication, compassion, and empathy for the patient as well as their family, friends, and caregivers. My philosophy is to create an individualized care plan for each person I meet and to treat every patient as I would want my own family to be treated.
I enjoy teaching and research, and I was honored to serve as Internal Medicine Chief Resident at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and later as a Chief Fellow during my oncology training at the University of Colorado. After fellowship, I joined the faculty at Emory University, where I primarily treated head, neck, and lung cancers. Following the birth of our first child, my wife and I decided to return to Denver. I spent the next seven years practicing at Kaiser Permanente, where I served as Area Specialty Chief of Oncology. I was honored to be recognized as a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in 2019.
Given my passion for research, teaching, and patient-centered care, I am excited to join UCHealth and serve patients in the Denver metro area. As part of UCHealth, I collaborate with an exceptional team of primary care clinicians, medical and surgical specialists, pharmacists, and nurses. Together, we share a common goal: to combine knowledge, communication, and empathy to provide the very best care for patients in their fight against cancer.
My wife and I have two sons, and spending quality time with family is incredibly important to me. We enjoy downhill skiing in the winter, and during eh summer we can often be found running, biking, hiking, playing tennis, or untangling fishing lines together.
I value having time to reflect whether through physical activity or reading for enjoyment as it brings balance to my life and helps me be a better physician.
Locations
720.516.9413
720.516.9441Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology, Cancers - Anal Cancer, Cancers - Biliary Cancer, Cancers - Bladder Cancer, Cancers - Breast Cancer, Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver), Cancers - Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Cancers - Kidney Cancer, Cancers - Lung Cancer, Cancers - Pancreatic Cancer, Cancers - Prostate Cancer
- Gender
- Male
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Fellowship
University Of Colorado - Denver (2010)
Residency
University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine (2007)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (2003)
Masters of Science
University of Colorado - Boulder
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Specialty Year American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology 2010 - Clinical interest for patients
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My clinical interests center on providing excellent, compassionate care for every patient I serve. I continue to maintain a strong interest in breast, gastroenterology, neuroendocrine, lung, and genitourinary cancer. I value the multidisciplinary nature of oncology - not only collaborating with medical and surgical specialists, but also working closely with social workers and other support services to address the emotional needs of patients and their families.
I believe the most effective care comes from treating the whole person, both medically and emotionally, and ensuring that each patient feels supported throughout their cancer journey.
- Research interest for patients
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I have served as the principal investigator on multiple clinical trials and plan to continue my research efforts at UCHealth. I believe that a strong clinical trials program enhances the quality of cancer care we can offer, providing patients with access to innovative therapies and advancing the field as a whole. UCHealth has a robust and well-established clinical trials program, and I am excited to contribute to this work to help improve cancer care across the Denver-metro area and surrounding communities.
- Insurance
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