Our Specialties

CSHP is a multi-specialty practice designed to provide the highest standard of care through a team approach to treatment.

Primary Care Providers

Family Practice Physician:

Takes responsibility for the health and medical care of the entire family group, regardless of age or gender. Certain types of care, such as obstetrics and surgery, are limited.

Internal Medicine Physician:

Specializes in comprehensive, non-surgical specialty care of adult men and women.

Pediatrician:

Trained in the treatment of children in health and disease from birth through adolescence.

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics:

Responsible for the comprehensive non-surgical care and treatment of both adults and children.

Specialists

Allergy/Immunology

Specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases, including asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, and drug and food allergies.

Bariatrics:

Specifically deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity, including surgery for the purpose of inducing weight loss.

Cardiologist:

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Cardio Thoracic Surgery:

The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest). Includes the treatment of conditions of the heart (heart disease) and lungs (lung disease).

Dermatologist:

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders.

General Surgeon:

Diagnoses and treats problems of the abdomen, lungs, breast, and thyroid. Does hernia repairs and removal of various skin and soft tissue tumors.

Gynecologist:

Addresses diseases of the female genital tract, and the endocrinology and reproductive physiology of women.

Hematologist:

Specializes in the study and treatment of the blood and blood-forming tissues.

Hospitalist (Hospital Medicine):

Serves as the physician-of-record for hospitalized patients as a specialist in inpatient care. Returns patient back to Primary Care Provider upon hospital discharge.

Neurologist:

Specializes in the treatment of the nervous system, including the the brain, spinal cord and all nerve tissue.

Obstetrician:

Cares for women during pregnancy and childbirth. At CSHP, our physicians address obstetric and gynecological issues or gynecological issues only.

Oncologist:

Studies and treats tumors and cancer.

Ophthalmologist:

Treatment of the eye, its diseases and refractive errors including medical and/or surgical treatment of the eye.

Orthopedic Surgeon:

Addresses preservation, restoration and development of form and function of the musculoskeletal system, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical methods.

Otolaryngologist:

(often referred to as an Ear, Nose, Throat Physician or ENT)
Treats combined diseases of the ear and larynx, including the head and neck, tracheobronchial tree and esophagus.

Podiatrist:

Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the feet.

Pulmonology:

The branch of medicine which is concerned with the function of the respiratory system, including lungs and bronchial tubes.

Radiologist:

Professional discipline of medical imaging using radiation to identify and assist in treatment of disease. CSHP offers x-ray, ultrasound, mammogram and nuclear medicine technology.

Rheumatologist:

Specialize in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions with pain or other symptoms related to the joints or other elements of the musculoskeletal system.

Sleep Medicine:

A medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders.

Urologist:

Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of problems involving the urinary tract in persons of all ages, both male and female. Includes medical and surgical care for problems of the male genital/reproductive system.

Vascular Procedures:

A specialty of surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.

If you're like most people, you've been going to a physician ever since you were born and perhaps were not aware whether you are seeing a D.O. (osteopathic physician) or an M.D. (allopathic physician). You may not even be aware that there are two types of complete physicians in the United States.
The fact is that both D.O. and M.D.'s are fully qualified physicians licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery. Is there any difference between these two types of physicians? Yes. And no.

D.O.'s and M.D.'s are alike in many ways:

Applicants to both D.O. and M.D. medical colleges typically have four-year undergraduate degrees with an emphasis on scientific courses.
Both D.O.'s and M.D.'s complete four years of basic medical education.
After medical school, both D.O.'s and M.D.'s obtain graduate medical education through such programs as internships and residencies. This training typically last three to six years and prepares D.O.'s and M.D.'s to practice a specialty.
Both D.O.'s and M.D.'s can choose a practice in any specialty area of medicine such as pediatrics, family practice, psychiatry, surgery, or obstetrics.
D.O.'s and M.D.'s must pass comparable examinations to obtain state licenses.
D.O.'s and M.D.'s both practice in fully accredited and licensed health care facilities.
Together, D.O.'s and M.D.'s enhance the state of health care available in America.

D.O.'s, however, belong to a separate yet equal branch of American medical care. It is the ways that D.O.'s and M.D.'s are different that can bring an extra dimension to your family's health care.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

The physicians at CSHP work with well-qualified staff to assist in meeting your health care needs most effectively. These health care professionals work with your physician to provide your medical care. CSHP has been working with Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners since the mid 1980's to provide services including:

Medical history and assessment, including ordering and interpreting tests
Diagnosis and treatment of medical/psychological issues, including prescriptions
Repair of lacerations, wound care, minor fractures
Gynecological exams, including pap smears
Delivery of certain technical procedures and therapies
Carrying out minor surgical procedures
Emergency case treatment including cardiac arrest, severe drug reactions, & uncomplicated deliveries
School sports physicals and complete physical exams
Emergency treatment of medical problems (in consultation with physicians)
Patient education and counseling regarding medical conditions

Below is a brief description of the two professions to help you become more familiar with their role in your health care.

Nurse Practitioner

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, many of whom have earned a masters degree. Nurse practitioners are health care professionals focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling and patient education in a wide variety of settings. One of the many important roles they can play in your health care is to provide immediate access for acute problems and manage chronic illnesses.
Nurse practitioners can work independently in their own offices or, as they do at CSHP, work in collaboration with physicians. Their role is to take the time to assess how your lifestyle affects your health, promoting disease prevention and early detection of illness.

Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants (PA) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. They are trained to conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, manage chronic illness, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions. PA's are licensed by the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Physician Assistants are educated in intensive medical programs averaging 111 weeks of curriculum, compared with the typical medical school of 155 weeks. PA programs are designed to complement the work of physicians and most physician assistants will see many of the same types of patients as the physician they work with. They too, are available to provide immediate access for your acute health problems.

What Does Board Certification Mean To You?

Ideally, you will have a long, mutually beneficial relationship with your physician, so selecting one is an important decision. Knowing that your doctor is qualified to provide the best care possible is equally important. Physicians who are board certificated in their area of specialty have taken additional steps to demonstrate they have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to provide high quality care. Board certification is not required in order to practice medicine, but most physicians take this voluntary step after completing their medical education and training. Board certifications are recognized throughout the world as an indicator of a standard, consistent level of training.
Before a physician is eligible to take board examinations, they must meet requirements including:
Completion of the required pre-doctoral and medical education
Completion of required training in an accredited residency program
Assessment and documentation of individual performance
Unrestricted license to practice medicine
Physicians can be certified in one specific medical specialty (such as Internal Medicine), dual specialties (such as Internal Medicine and Pediatrics) or in sub-specialties related to specific areas of interest (such as Internal Medicine, subspecialty Sleep Medicine or Cardiology). As medical knowledge continues to advance, new board certifications become available to physicians desiring additional training and expertise.
Two physicians at Colorado Springs Health Partners have dual certifications, and several have certifications in sub-specialty areas beyond their initial medical training. This information is listed on each physician's page as a resource for you.
Take the time to choose your physician carefully so that the two of you are able to establish a longstanding partnership in maintaining your health.