Pitkin county, CO

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Pitkin County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

  • Pitkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,767. The county seat is Aspen. The county is named in honor of the late Colorado Governor Frederick Walker Pitkin. Pitkin County has a total area of 973 square miles, of which 971 square miles is land and 2.5 square miles is water.

Healthcare in Pitkin County[edit | edit source]

Aspen Valley Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) is a twenty-five bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town, and the technical expertise of a major medical center. AVH is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is also a member of the Aspen to Parachute Comprehensive Health Community (The Health Community).
  • In addition to the hospital's acute care and emergency department services, AVH provides a network of care in collaboration with specialists, including the Aspen Valley Primary Care, Aspen Valley Orthopedics, and Aspen Valley Women's Health.

Mountain Family Health Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC) is a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that provide comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to the residents of Pitkin County and surrounding areas. MFHC operates several clinics in the region, including the Basalt Integrated Health Center in Pitkin County.
  • MFHC is committed to providing high-quality, integrated health care services to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. They offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients, and accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances.

Public Health in Pitkin County[edit | edit source]

  • The Pitkin County Public Health Department is responsible for protecting and improving the health of its residents and visitors. The department provides a variety of services, including disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, and environmental health services.
  • The department also works closely with other local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the health and safety of the community. This includes collaborating with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Pitkin County, Colorado, is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of services provided by Aspen Valley Hospital, Mountain Family Health Centers, and the Pitkin County Public Health Department. These organizations work together to ensure the health and well-being of all residents and visitors to the county.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Pitkin county, CO



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Check Michael 1326150335 M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1996 Family Practice Suite 23 Snowmass Village CO 81615
Locke Kelly 1376546002 MD M University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 1991 Family Practice Aspen CO 81611
Mass Ann 1598769358 MD F Harvard Medical School 1973 Internal Medicine 225 N Mill St Suite 116 Aspen CO 81611 9705441234
Murphy John 1235246653 M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1985 Internal Medicine 225 N Mill St Suite 116 Aspen CO 81611 9705441234



Pitkin county, CO - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Schuller Joseph 1144367434 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 2004 Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Aspen CO 81611
Shah Alana 1538546544 F University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine 2015 Hospitalist Aspen CO 81611



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Toth Noemi 1255658183 F Other 2010 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Aspen CO 81611
Kensinger Mowita 1780225821 F Other 2019 Physician Assistant Suite 2400b Aspen CO 81611


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