We treat all the health conditions commonly seen in adult populations such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We also refer patients to specialists for any complex health condition as needed. Our team specializes in health conditions commonly experienced in aging.

Conditions We Treat 

Some examples of geriatric conditions our experts treat include:

• Changes in cognition and memory
• Fall prevention and safety
• Bone health/osteoporosis
• Depression
• Medication management
• Benefits and resources review
• Capacity evaluations
• Culturally appropriate health care

We strive to provide the highest level of health care for all patients while focusing on quality of life, the patients’ goals of care, the psychosocial needs of our patients, and medication review and management. We are particularly mindful of the overuse of medications in older patients and the potential harm this can cause.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and heartburn
• Swallowing problems including strictures and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Hiatal Hernia
• Esophagitis
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal motility disorders (disorders of peristalsis) including achalasia
• Esophageal variceal management

• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Ulcers (including Upper GI Bleeding)
• Dyspepsia (“sour stomach”)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (“IBS”)
• Gastrostomy tube placement and removal

• Ulcers (including Upper GI Bleeding)
• Celiac Disease
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
• Crohn’s Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Strictures

• Colon Cancer Screening
• Colon Polyps
• Bleeding
• Diarrhea
• Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
• Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Colonic Strictures

• Hepatitis B and C (chronic viral hepatitis)
• Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD, formerly known as NAFLD or “fatty liver”)
• Autoimmune liver diseases (including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis).
• Alcohol related liver disease
• Abnormal liver tests

• Gallstones
• Bile duct and pancreatic duct strictures
• Pancreatic cysts
• Biliary and pancreatic tumors

Our ophthalmologists perform a wide variety of ophthalmic surgeries, including but not limited to:

• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma surgery
• Retina surgery
• Strabismus surgery
• Corneal transplantation
• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction surgery
• Blepharoplasty

We currently do not offer corneal cross-linking or low-vision services and will work on coordinating the appropriate referrals to our community partners for these services.

In Office Procedures

The Eye Clinic is set up to perform many procedures in clinic, including retinal injections and laser therapies for glaucoma and retina conditions. For certain procedures, we offer the option of performing your surgery under local anesthesia in our procedure room.

Diagnostic Testing

Our Eye Clinic includes a diagnostic imaging suite and we can perform most ophthalmic imaging including:

• Visual Field Testing
• Ocular Coherence Tomography
• Fundus Photography
• A-scan Biometry
• B-scan Sonography
• Corneal Topography

For the first part of your examination, one of our qualified ophthalmic technicians will perform preliminary testing requested by your doctor. For many appointments and all complete eye examinations, the technician will then dilate your eyes to help your doctor get the best view of all your ocular structures. You can expect temporary light sensitivity, enlarged pupils, and blurred near vision for several hours following. Your doctor will then review the testing performed by your technician, perform additional examination, and discuss the findings and treatment plan with you. Our friendly clerical staff will then give you your visit instructions and schedule any follow-ups indicated.

Please allow up to 2 hours for your appointment, including dilation and technician work-up.

Denver Health’s Eye Clinic accepts referrals to our ophthalmology services from community providers.

To streamline the outside provider process, Denver Health now has a secure Web-based application known as EpicCare Link. EpicCare Link allows outside providers to submit referrals and connect to their patient’s health history in real time, using an internet browser.

• Diabetes Program - The Endocrinology Division is an integral part of the Denver Health Diabetes Program, offering comprehensive services to prevent and manage diabetes and its associated complications. Our skilled team of Diabetologists, Certified Diabetes Educators, and Allied Staff provide multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art care for patients with complex, high-risk disease. Use of the latest technological tools including Continuous Glucose Monitors and Continuous Infusion Insulin Pumps allow us to optimize care for patients with complicated diabetes, frequent hypoglycemia, and/or type 1 diabetes.

• Thyroid Nodules and Cancer Program - The Endocrinology Division Thyroid Cancer Specialists work with a multidisciplinary team of colleagues to coordinate the care of patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for thyroid cancer. Services offered include review of thyroid ultrasound studies, ultrasound-guided thyroid nodule biopsies, genetic testing of biopsy sample, referral to experienced thyroid and neck surgeons, treatment with radioactive iodine, and post-treatment surveillance. We work closely with colleagues in the Departments of Radiology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, General Surgery, Ear Nose and Throat, and Oncology, to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

• General Endocrinology - In addition to Diabetes and Thyroid Cancer, the Endocrinology team provides services to patients with other Endocrine conditions including over- or under-active thyroid, obesity and metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol or high triglycerides, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, and calcium disorders.

• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Thyroid diseases: overactive, underactive, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer
• Hyperlipidemia: high cholesterol or high triglyceride levels
• Osteoporosis
• Reproductive endocrine disorders: low testosterone, PCOS
• Pituitary disorders
• Adrenal disorders
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Calcium disorders