Darlene Kalford, NP

Internal Medicine

Briargate
2405 Research Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Phone: 1-719-522-1133
Fax: 1-719-268-2811

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

Darlene is excited to join Optum and jump back into a Nurse Practitioner position, so she can ensure the best quality of care for her patients. When she’s not in the office, Darlene enjoys reading, watching movies & sports and going to band activities with her twin sons.

Education

2007	MS, Nursing	University of Colorado
1989	BS, Nursing	California State University

Experience

Professional Memberships

American Nurses Association

PATIENT COMMENTS

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10/17/2022 She's a good PA. I wish I could stay with her all the time!
9/30/2022 Professional. Helpful. Knowledgeable.
8/17/2022 She is amazing, Fully explains all your blood work and goes over everything with you so that you understand!
9/16/2022 She does a great job.
7/12/2022 She is great. She includes the patient in the plan of care and wants to make sure they understand what is going on.
9/5/2022 She can figure what is wrong with you and come up with a treatment
9/12/2022 Relates to patients well. Shows she cares!
7/27/2022 She is thorough, relatable, has a good bedside manner, knowledgeable, and helpful.
7/12/2022 Because Darlene has always been very straight forward with me, honest with me and helpful to me.
9/9/2022 Because she listens to me
9/2/2022 Nurse practitioner is thorough, caring and she answers all my questions and concerns.
8/17/2022 Wow! She is a fantastic medical provider!! She has a very professional demeanor, yet coming across as a friend who cares about you. Extremely knowledgeable.
9/30/2022 Because she is a great PA.
9/10/2022 Darlene Kalford is the main reason I gave this facility a high rating. Very thorough, knowledgeable, well-prepared, caring and pleasant! Excellent communicator!
8/17/2022 I don't know who Borghild is but I love Darlene Kalford.
7/21/2022 I have received the most comprehensive care from NP Kalford. She is so thorough and cares about me as a whole person. She follows my care among my different specialists visits and she follows up with me immediately if something troublesome appears in my labs. She truly knows my medical history and recognizes abnormalities instantly. I have come to trust her with my care and I respect her as a truly knowledgeable and caring provider.
12/25/2020 she was awesome at listening and very knowledgeable re: recommendations
8/28/2020 I love Darlene, she takes good care of me.,
12/19/2020 darleen was amazing. she took the time to listen and figure things out and create a plan for me. she was caring and sensitive. she didnt seem rushed and was very thorough. i will return to her for my next appt.
11/18/2020 Darlene is excellent she explained every thing to me on my level, Thank you Darlene
8/18/2020 Darlene was very knowledgeable and helpful
1/14/2021 Darlene Kalford is very knowledgeable. She explains everything thoroughly and answers all of your questions. I believe she is one of the most proactive providers that I have been treated by. I have recommended her to others.
1/29/2021 *Darlene was excellent.
1/3/2021 Dr. Kalford is beyond wonderful-she not only makes sure we're on the same page but actively works to make sure goals are attainable and wants to make things as easy as possible. She is kind, smart and shows genuine empathy when working with me.
12/11/2020 All of those that attended to me were awesome. I'm grateful.
6/24/2020 Ms. Kalford is an excellent clinician and very caring. I felt she really cared about my health!
12/4/2020 I felt comfortable and informed during my visit. Darlene took a lot of time with me and answered all of my questions and concerns.