UCHealth expands primary care options in Longmont

New cardiologist offers additional access to heart services in Fort Collins
Oct. 12, 2016
Dr. Stephanie Dettlebach

With the addition of two new providers, UCHealth expanded its primary care options in Longmont in September. Another new provider is boosting access to cardiology services in Fort Collins as well.

All three providers are now caring for patients as part of UCHealth’s provider group, Colorado Health Medical Group.

Dr. Stephanie Dettlebach joined the family medicine team at UCHealth Longmont Clinic, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave.

As a primary care provider, Dettlebach strongly believes in prevention and treating the person as a whole, not just the symptoms.

“I believe mental and physical health are intertwined,” she said.

She is interested in treating entire families, women’s health, child and adolescent health. She also is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance in diabetes management.

Dettlebach earned a medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.  She completed a residency in family medicine at Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, Ohio.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Family Medicine at Longmont Clinic, call 720.494.3121.

Mark Malone

Physician assistant Mark Malone joined the internal medicine team at UCHealth Longmont Clinic.

He believes in always putting the patient first, from involving patients in the decisions about their care to answering all of their questions in terms that they can understand.

“I understand that the process of medicine is often confusing to many and will do my best to provide a clear understanding of health problems and a plan of action,” he said.

Malone has a background in internal medicine, orthopedics and emergency medicine.

He earned an associate of applied science degree in physician assistant studies from Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Internal Medicine at Longmont Clinic, call 720.494.3126.

Dr. Jacob Chacko joined the team at UCHealth Heart Center, 2121 E. Harmony Road in Fort Collins.

He believes that with effective communication and transparency, all patients are able to make good decisions about their health.

Dr. Jacob Chacko

“I strive to form a collaborative relationship with all of my patients, so that together, we can determine the best plan of care for them as individuals,” he said.

Chacko is especially interested in helping patients with hypertension, vascular disease and valvular heart disease.

He earned a medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Chacko also completed a residency in internal medicine at Northwestern and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at University of Illinois at Chicago.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Heart Center, call 970.221.1000.

 


About UCHealth

UCHealth is a Front Range health system that delivers the highest quality patient care with the highest quality patient experience. UCHealth combines Memorial Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, Colorado Health Medical Group and University of Colorado Hospital into an organization dedicated to health and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Separately, these institutions can continue providing superior care to patients and service to the communities they serve. Together, they push the boundaries of medicine, attracting more research funding, hosting more clinical trials and improving health through innovation.

About the author

Kelly Tracer is a media relations specialist at UCHealth, based in northern Colorado. For nearly 20 years, she worked as a newspaper reporter, editor and designer before diving into the world of health care communications.

She believes there is an amazing story inside everyone and considers it an honor to get to meet and work with so many extraordinary people – patients, families, providers, volunteers and staff – every day. She is also fascinated by health care innovation and programs that empower and inspire people and families to live healthier lives.

A native of Nebraska, Kelly received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She and her husband have two children and enjoy paddle boarding all summer and skiing all winter.