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UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry
8111 E. Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230

720-848-9500

Tyra Fainstad, MD

Internal Medicine

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Teaching Attending

  • Title(s)

    The term “visiting” is applied to all new faculty assigned a higher rank at the time of their recruitment and is not indicative of the provider's permanent status as a CU Doctor. The descriptor is removed once they have been formally reviewed by the University’s promotion committee.

  • Gender

    Female

  • Department

    Associate Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine

  • Specialty

    Internal Medicine

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    720-848-9500

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital
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Locations

Practice Locations

UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry
8111 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

720-848-9500

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include: medical education (specifically trainee wellbeing, feedback delivery and reception), managing chronic diseases, women’s care and LGBTQ care.


Care Philosophy

I believe practicing primary care truly encompasses lifelong learning. I am deeply fulfilled by long-term relationships with patients and enjoy the partnership that being a primary care doctor offers with people of all walks of life.


Specialties

  • Internal Medicine ( 2014 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Stress Management

  • Transgender Health

  • Women's Health

  • Primary Care

  • Wellness and Prevention

  • Symptoms and Manifestations

  • Substance Abuse

  • Urgent Care

  • Seniors' Health

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

I love cooking, theater and exploring the Rockies with my husband and kids. I'm a recovering approval addict and am a personal development and leadership literature nerd :).


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2011)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, University of California–Santa Cruz (CA) (2006)


Residency Program

University of Washington Program (2014)


Professional Memberships

Society of General Internal Medicine, Member


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests are primarily focused on optimizing the clinical learning environment for medical trainees. I am specifically interested in the delivery and reception of feedback, as well as the creation of a psychologically safe learning environment. My research program through the Society of General Internal Medicine is focused on internal medicine practitioner wellbeing, burnout prevention and overall engagement.

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Referral Contact Phone

720-848-9500

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include: medical education (specifically trainee wellbeing, feedback delivery and reception) chronic care management, women’s care and LGBTQ care.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests are primarily focused on optimizing the clinical learning environment for medical trainees. I am specifically interested in the delivery and reception of feedback, as well as the creation of a psychologically safe learning environment. My research program through the Society of General Internal Medicine is focused on internal medicine practitioner wellbeing, burnout prevention and overall engagement.