Liz Chamberlain, PhD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Philosphy
Specialty:
- Psychology
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
CU Medicine Weight Management
CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
12348 E Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80045
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Phone: (303) 724-9030 (303) 724-9030
Fax: (303) 724-9213
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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Clinic Information:
CU Medicine Weight Management Clinic specializes in Obesity Medicine, also called provider-directed weight loss. We treat overweight and obesity through pharmacological and behavioral interventions. We are a non-surgical weight loss clinic. At your first visit, you will meet with a medical provider. They may refer you to our registered dietitians for nutritional counseling or our clinical psychologist for mental health support related to your weight management goals. Please note that our registered dietitians and clinical psychologist do not accept external referrals. We offer telehealth visits. You must be in the state of Colorado at the time of your appointment.
Services
Physician Directed Weight Loss
- Provider-directed weight loss
- Expertise in use of weight loss medications plus behavior modification
- Nutrition consults with registered dietitians*
- Behavioral health support with clinical psychologists*
- Resting Metabolic Rate assessment to directly measure metabolism
- Body composition assessments at in-person visits using bioelectrical Impedance analysis*
- FibroScan to assess liver stiffness
*Not accepting external referrals. Must be established with a medical provider at CU Medicine Weight Management Clinic.
Providers
Adam Gilden, MD, MSCE, FACP, FTOS
Provider Credentials:
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Doctor of Medicine
- Fellow of The Obesity Society
- Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
Specialty:
- Obesity Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Jacinda Nicklas, MD, MPH/MSPH
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Public Health
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
John Michael Taormina, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Family Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Victoria Catenacci, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Aimee Herbert, FNP, MSN, BSN
Provider Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Kristin Stockman, NP, MS
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Science
- Nurse Practitioner
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Leslie Bauer, ANP-BC, MS, RN
Provider Credentials:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
- Master of Science
- Registered Nurse
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Cristina Rebellón, RD
Provider Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Kristen Bing, RD
Provider Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Marsha Miller, MS, BSN
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Mercedez Hernandez, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Family Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Specialties
Conditions
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
- Wellness and Prevention
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Eating behaviors
- Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
- Mental Health and Behavior - Weight management
- Mental Health and Behavior - Grief and loss
- Women's Health
- Women's Health - Menopause
- Wellness and Prevention - Exercise and Physical Fitness
- Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
- Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ Ally
- Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery
- Surgery - Long Term Care after Bariatric Surgery
- Surgery
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss Surgery
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
- Endocrine System (Hormones)
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
Treatments & Services
Policies and Procedures
How to Make an Appointment
Our clinics can see you in-person or via virtual visits. To schedule, call our clinics directly or visit our patient portal, My Health Connection, offered in partnership with UCHealth. Our Make an Appointment page has additional information and scheduling resources.
Canceling or Rescheduling an Appointment
If you need to cancel or reschedule, call your clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
Preparing for Your Visit
Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early and bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Your current insurance card(s) and payment for your co-pay
- A list of your current medications
- Any questions or concerns you want to discuss with your provider
Patients who miss their scheduled appointment or arrive more than 20 minutes after their scheduled appointment time may be asked to reschedule their appointment.
Our Plan Your Visit page has more details on what to expect before, during and after your appointment.
Billing and Insurance
Our Billing and Insurance Information page has helpful information on paying your bill online, payment options and billing estimates.
If you have billing questions, contact CU Medicine’s billing department:
Phone: 303-493-7700
Email: BillingQuestions@cumedicine.us
CU Medicine accepts a wide range of insurance plans to help patients access care. Our Accepted Insurance page provides a full list of the plans CU Medicine accepts.
Check with your insurance provider before your appointment. This way, you can confirm your benefits and coverage, as they can change.
If you do not have health insurance, contact our billing department at 303-493-7700 before your visit to discuss payment options and estimate your costs.
Our Common Clinical Fees page lists fees for common clinical services provided at CU Medicine clinics.
Patient Responsibilities
Patients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete health and insurance information
- Bringing required documents and insurance information to appointments
- Meeting financial obligations related to their care
- Treating staff and providers with respect, including not using threatening or foul language
- Not smoking, vaping or using e-cigarettes inside the clinic or on clinic property
- Not bringing guns, knives or other weapons into the clinic or onto clinic property – this prohibition includes individuals with concealed weapons permits
Accessibility and Language Services
CU Medicine offers accommodations for patients with disabilities and free language assistance services. Auxiliary aids and accessible formats are available at no cost. Speak with clinic staff if you need assistance.