A CU Medicine provider.

I am board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine. In my practice I use all of the tools currently available to help patients lose weight in a healthy way and maintain their weight loss long-term.

• Completed a half Iron Man with mom to celebrate her 70.3-year birthday
• Loves to run, bike and ski
• Likes to cook vegetables

Locations

UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus (Primary)

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1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
5th 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
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism, Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity, Gastroenterology, Wellness and Prevention
Gender
Female
Education
Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis (2007)

Internship
Washington University in St. Louis (2002)

Medical School
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)

Residency
Washington University in St. Louis (2004)

Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (1997)

Clinical interest for patients

My main clinical interest is in the treatment of obesity in a comprehensive program. I am also a national leader in non-surgical procedures done during an endoscopy for weight loss. Please see our UCHealth website to learn more about these procedures:

https://www.uchealth.org/services/weight-and-metabolism/metabolic-and-bariatric-endoscopy/

Research interest for patients

My research interest focus on treating obesity and obesity related diseases. I have been an investigator on seven FDA trials for endoscopic weight loss devices and procedures. I also study the metabolic effects of diet and exercise on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Insurance
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