Ronald Colson, MD
Internal Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I strive for a genuinely collaborative relationship between doctor and patient, ideally one that grows over many years. I believe that mutual trust and understanding are powerful forces to improve health outcomes in my patients. I love to teach; the better my patient understands what I am recommending, the more likely he/she will adhere to those directions.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I greatly enjoy the challenge of general internal medicine. I am stimulated by the breadth and depth of medical knowledge and interpersonal skills needed for success in primary care internal medicine. It is very rewarding to build lasting relationships and to experience various life events—good and bad—with my patients. I am particularly interested in helping patients to maintain excellent health, as this approach is much more effective than managing chronic medical problems. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach students and residents at the Anschutz Medical Campus in various capacities.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Provider Information
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Conditions
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Wellness and Prevention
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Primary Care
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy physical activity, including hiking, biking, running, skiing, playing tennis and softball. I love to read, mostly history, biographies and other non-fiction.
Volunteer Activities
I supervise health care students at the DAWN Clinic, a student-run free medical office in nearby Aurora that serves uninsured individuals. Giving back to this very needy segment of our community is an honor. I have also volunteered to be substitute medical staff at an overnight summer camp on Mount Evans.
Department
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Medicine-Internal Medicine
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine (1990)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Northwestern University (IL) (1986)
Internships
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program (1991)
Residency Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program (1993)
Information for referring providers
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