UCHealth CU Sports Medicine - Colorado Center
2000 S. Colorado Blvd, The Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 4500 Denver, CO 80222Phone: 720-848-8200
Jack Spittler, MD
Family Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide patient-centered care for all of my patients. This includes a strong emphasis on injury/illness prevention and healthy lifestyle choices including diet and exercise.
Clinical Interest for Patients
As a general practitioner, I care for all ages and types of patients. My main clinical interests include promoting and supporting healthy/active lifestyles for my patients. In addition, I can provide injections for many musculoskeletal ailments, such as arthritis and tendonitis. I also use musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of many injuries/illnesses.
Title(s)
Team Physician - Colorado Avalanche, Chief Medical Officer - Colorado Rapids, Head Team Physician - Rangeview High School, Medical Director - Aurora Public Schools Athletics, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director, Team Physician - Denver Nuggets
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-9000
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center
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Provider Information
Specialties
- Family Medicine (2013)
- Sports Medicine (2014)
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
My personal interests mostly revolve around athletics and exercise. These include skiing, running, cycling, golfing, and hiking.
Volunteer Activities
I am dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping people active. My volunteer activities include medical coverage for Rangeview High School (Aurora, CO) sports, endurance races (including the Bear Chase Race and Leadville Race Series), and high school athletics pre-participation physicals (Denver Metro Area).
Department
Associate Professor, Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests include endurance race medicine, medication/supplement use in athletes, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (2010)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Notre Dame (IN) (2005)
Graduate Schools
MS, Georgetown University (2006)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2013)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2014)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-9000
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include endurance race medicine, running medicine, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include endurance race medicine, medication/supplement use in athletes, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.