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UCHealth Eye Center - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Ave Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80303

303-545-2020

Monica Ertel, MD

Ophthalmology

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Title(s)

    Residency Program Director

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

  • Specialty

    Ophthalmology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    303-545-2020

  • Hospital Affiliations

    Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center
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Locations

Practice Locations

UCHealth Eye Center - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80303

303-545-2020

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My interests include the medical management of glaucoma and the surgical management of both glaucoma and cataracts.


Care Philosophy

My clinical care philosophy is to provide patients with the best care with a personalized approach. I strive to develop a relationship with my patients so that we can work together to develop a care plan that best treats their eye condition.


Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions & Treatments

  • Eyes and Vision

    Cataract, Cataract Extraction, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy running, skiing, and spending time outdoors with my husband and two daughters.


Volunteer Activities

I currently volunteer at an ophthalmology clinic in Colorado Spring providing care for under-resourced patients.


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2015)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, Louisiana State University (LA) (2005)


Graduate Schools

PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2013)


Internships

Louisiana State University Program (2015)


Residency Program

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program (2019)


Fellowships

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2020)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member


American Glaucoma Society, Member


Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society, Member


Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member


Women in Ophthalmology, Member


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Referral Contact Phone

303-545-2020

Referral Contact Fax

303-544-3610

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My interests include the medical management of glaucoma and the surgical management of both glaucoma and cataracts.