Dan Matlock, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe that my patients are experts in what is important to them and their lives. I believe that my it is your body and your life and I am a consultant there to help you live the best life you want to live. I reject paternalistic styles of medicine and try to work with and partner with my patients. I enjoy my job the most when I get to know patients on a personal level - I also think the more I understand their lives, the better I can help them.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Geriatrics, Cardiac disease, Shared decision making, Palliative Care, Hospice
Title(s)
Associate Vice Chair of Health Services Research – Department of Medicine
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Provider Information
Specialties
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2012,2012)
- Geriatric Medicine (2007)
Conditions
-
Seniors' Health
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I love spending time with my wife, three daughters, two dogs, and our parrot. I love
Department
Professor, Medicine-Geriatrics
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research is aimed at fundamentally changing and improving how patients make decisions around invasive cardiovascular technologies. I have been funded under an NIH career development award, three NHLBI RO1s (two Co-I, one PI), and three PCORI projects studying shared decision making among older adults making decisions around invasive technologies. I have participated in the American College of Cardiology’s shared decision making task force and I am an active participant of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards writing committee. Recently, I have been named Director of Implementation Research for the Denver Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2003)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Colorado School of Mines (CO) (1999)
Internships
University of Colorado (2004)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2006)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2007)
Information for referring providers
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