106 Stone Street, Morrison, CO, 80465BIOTE PROVIDER
Ascend Medicine
Every day, millions of people experience a hormone imbalance. Imbalances in our hormones can lead to a myriad of symptoms including reduced libido, low mood, fatigue, and weight gain – but these changes don’t have to be permanent. Now, there is help to address these and other early indicators of aging through hormone optimization. We, as your Biote Certified Provider in Morrison CO 80465, will work with you to create personal care plans and precision treatments that can help patients stay healthy longer.
The Biote Method of Hormone Replacement Therapy is offered by us as your Certified Biote Provider in Morrison CO 80465. Biote has been developing its method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for over a decade, which may help men and women experiencing the symptoms of a hormone imbalance. To learn how the Biote Method may be able to address specific health issues by restoring hormones to their optimal level, reach out to us and schedule a consultation today.
Dr. Doug Hansen, M.D. is the CEO and Medical Director of Altitude Family and Internal Medicine, a multiple location, multispecialty, wellness-based medical clinic in Denver, Colorado.
In addition to being recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home, Altitude Family and Internal Medicine is one of fewer than 500 highly innovative practices nationwide to be recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services in the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative.
Dr. Hansen earned his medical degree with honors at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver.
Dr. Hansen is the only triple board-certified Primary Care Physician, Clinical Lipidologist, and Nutrition Specialist in the United States.
Dr. Hansen also has advanced training in Acupuncture and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement therapy for men and women.
Dr. Hansen has been practicing in Denver since 1999, and in addition to his clinical practice, serves as Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, on the board of directors for Colorado Health Neighborhoods, and on the medical executive board for Fullwell.
Dr. Hansen is a nationally-featured expert on heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, nutrition, and longevity.
He has been featured on NBC’s TodayShow.com and MSNBC and has contributed to many books and publications including Breakthroughs in Natural Healing 2012 and Building Foundations for Change from the bestselling “Wake Up and Live the Life You Love” Series.
For his clinical work, Dr. Hansen is proud to be distinguished as a Patients’ Choice Award winner, an honor bestowed to the top 5% of physicians in the United States as voted by patients, for the past 8 years.
Dr. Hansen is married to his childhood sweetheart and has 2 young daughters.
He enjoys spending time outdoors being active and spending quality time with his family.
Shara Hansen, FNP-C is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. Shara earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from the University of Colorado.
Shara has been practicing in family medicine for over 15 years.
She has advanced training in Clinical Nutrition, Acupuncture, Medical Aesthetics, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and in Executive Leadership.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy, from BioTE Medical, is a safe and effective way for women and men to regain a happier and healthier lifestyle. Shara joined Altitude in 2010 and has had a major role in influencing Altitude’s direction.
Shara believes in providing quality, patient- centered, holistic care to every patient. Shara is married to her childhood sweetheart and has 2 beautiful daughters.
She enjoys spending time with her family and spending time outdoors hiking, biking, running, swimming, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.
Dr. Ashleigh Sartor, MD is a graduate of Swedish Medical Center Family Medicine Residency. Prior to moving to Denver for residency, she received her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology from Hope College in Michigan.Dr. Sartor enjoys the opportunity that Family Medicine provides for forming therapeutic relationships with a large variety of patients. Dr. Sartor brings a broad scope of care to Ascend Medicine and active in all aspects of medicine including Women’s Health.
Dr. Sartor is currently completing a second board certification in Functional Medicine.
Functional Medicine uses a “whole person” approach to address the underlying causes of disease, engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership.
She embraces healthy living and healthy cooking and brings this expertise to her patients and as the director of the ‘Elite Medical Weight Loss’ program at Altitude Family and Internal Medicine and Ascend Medicine.