Megan (Machek) Creighton, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about getting to know my patients as individuals and partnering with them to reach their functional goals. Using a comprehensive care model, I collaborate closely with physical therapists, use imaging and electromyography, as well as ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided interventions to help patients return to the activities that bring them joy.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include non-operative spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
Title(s)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scheduling Phone Number
720-718-8288
Gender
Female
Hospital Affiliation
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
CU Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Longmont
Phone: 720-718-8288 720-718-8288
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Boulder
2150 Stadium Drive, 2nd Floor Boulder, CO 80309Phone: 303-315-9900
Provider Information
Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2026,2026)
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Patellofemoral pain syndrome , Sprains and Strains , Spine Injuries , Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Bertolotti's syndrome , Knee osteoarthritis , Biceps tendinitis , Hamstring strain , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Neck Disorders and Injuries , Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) , Back Pain , Hip osteoarthritis , Cervical radiculopathy , Rotator cuff bursitis , Compression fracture of spine , IT band syndrome , Pars fracture , Patellar tendinitis , Parsonage turner , Hip bursitis , Rotator cuff tendinitis , Knee bursitis , Facet arthropathy (lumbar thoracic or cervical) , Hip impingement , SI joint pain , Scoliosis
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Spine - Dorsalgia
Dorsalgia , Spinal Stenosis , Facet Arthropathy , Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures) , Degenerative neck conditions , Lumbar disc herniation , Shoulder pain , Post-laminectomy Syndrome , Sciatica , Myelopathy , Cervical spinal stenosis , Hip pain , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervicalgia (Neck Pain) , Arthritis and rheumatologic disorders of the spine , Radiculopathy , Osteoporosis and compression fractures , Peripheral nerve injury , Lumbar spinal stenosis , Disc Protrusions , Intervertebral Disc Disorder , Disc Prolapse , Scoliosis , Sports-related neck and back injuries , Facet Syndrome , Bursitis , Neurogenic Claudication , Sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) injuries , Back Pain , Post-surgical shoulder, spine, hip, and knee pain , Cervical disc herniation , Back Sprain Injuries , Piriformis syndrome , Thoracic Pain , Cervical Myelopathy , Ruptured Discs , Disc Extrusions , Failed-back Syndrome , Synovial cyst , Lumbago , Spondylolisthesis , Bulging Discs , Degenerative Scoliosis , Annular Tears/Fissures , Sacroiliac Joint , Low-back Pain , Tendon disorders , Degenerative back conditions , Lumbalgia , Herniated Discs (HNP) , Slipped Disc , Whiplash
Treatments and Services
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
When not working I enjoy spending time outside in the sun with family and friends.
Department
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member International Pain and Spine Intervention Society, Member North American Spine Society, Member
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (2021)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of San Diego (CA) (2017)
Internships
Creighton University Program (2022)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2025)
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program (2026)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-718-8288