Karin VanBaak, MD
Family Medicine
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Family Medicine Clinic - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Avenue UCHealth Bolder Health Center, Boulder, CO 80303720-848-9200
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Boulder
2150 Stadium Drive 2nd Floor, Boulder, CO 80309303-315-9900
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My many clinical interests include primary care for all ages, sports medicine, pediatric care, women's health, care of endurance athletes, and care of female athletes.
Care Philosophy
As a primary care and sports medicine physician, I believe in caring for my patients as a whole person, in focusing on injury and illness prevention, and in working with a multidisciplinary care team. I am passionate about physical activity promotion and in keeping my patients active throughout their lifetime.
Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Calvin College (MI) (2008)
Internships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2015)
Fellowships
University of Minnesota Program (2016)
University of Minnesota Program (2016)
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 & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
Bone health in athletes, womens' health sports medicine, care of endurance athletes.