2011-2012 Flu vaccine is now available at Altitude. Unfortunately, the prior two flu seasons have been very active for both cases of flu and flu-related deaths, mostly in unvaccinated individuals. We anticipate this season to follow suit. This year's vaccine is similar to last year's covering the H1N1, H3N2, and influenza B. ALong with the CDC, we stongly recommend the vaccination for everyone age 6 months and above (who does not have a contraindication to the vaccine). You may call the...

We are so excited to bring you another great educational class.  It begins November 8th.  It is a 6 class series on How to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays.  Meagan Green RN, BSN, Dr. Doug Hansen, Dr. Jill Quigley, and Eric Adrid, PA-C will all be running the classes and will be available for questions during each session.   What...

We at Altitude believe there are multiple ways to help our patients.  We provide alternative therapies and additional offerings such as acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, nutritional counseling, group education classes, and herbal and medicinal supplements. If you have any questions about what we have here at Altitude, please feel free to contact us at (303) 730-2167 or discuss with your provider at your next visit.

  To support your health and wellness, we offer a variety of physican-designed nutritional supplements....   Mobilitæ: Complete JOINT support formula with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM.   Inflammatæ: Synergistic INFLAMMATION support formula.   Immunitæ: IMMUNE support formula with ingredients proven to support a healthy, balanced immune response.   Feminitæ: FEMALE and MENOPAUSE support formula.   Virilitæ: LIBIDO support formula for men and...

After nearly a year of exhaustive searching.  Altitude is excited to welcome our newest providers: Dr. Jill Quigley and Eric Adrid, PA-C. Doctor Quigley is from Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.  After finishing her Family Medicine residency at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, she moved to Denver to enjoy the Rocky Mountain lifestyle and has practiced in the area since 2008.  She is board certified in...

At Altitude we realize how important lifestyle and prevention is to you and your family.  With that in mind, we proudly announce that Dr. Hansen has recently completed a third board certification in Clinical Nutrition.  Dr. Hansen is now recognized as the only triple board-certified Family Physician, Clinical Lipidologist, and Nutrition Specialist in the United States.

Altitude offers lipoprotein testing, genetic screening, vascular ultrasound and more to agressively assess and treat your cardiovascular risk status.  Dr. Hansen is one of the only board-certified Lipidologists in Colorado.  All of our providers are trained in using the latest technology to help you slash your risk of cardiovascular disease, our nation's number one killer.  Call today to start your advanced cardiovascular assessment.

We have made it through the worst of influenza season for 2009/ 2010, although sporadic cases of H1N1 are still occuring.  Please contact us immediately if you are experiencing any symptoms of the flu, or if you have not yet been vaccinated. (2009-09-26)  Looking at data from New Zealand, where winter is nearing an end, it appears that H1N1 was the dominant influenza strain.  This is often a strong predictor for patterns in the U.S. as we approach our own flu season. ...

We are proud to announce that Dr. Hansen recently completed a second board certification in Clinical Lipidology, the medical specialty focusing on cholesterol disorders and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.  Dr. hansen is the only double board-certified Family Physician and Clinical Lipidologist in the area.

Did you know that Altitude offers acupuncture, nutrition therapy, wellness counseling, and much more.  And, of course, we continue to offer the best Primary Care Medicine in Denver.  Please see "Services" in the "ABOUT US" section of our website for more information.