John Ford Riopelle, DO
I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Originally from Michigan, I came to Colorado for my training and, like many people, the weather and active lifestyle. I stay busy with outdoor activities including mountain biking and skiing, as well as following my kids in all their activities.
About my practice
I believe that engaging patients to play an active role in their care is the key to the best experience and superior health outcomes. Clear and direct communication lays the foundation for the provider-patient relationship, and I pride myself on always trying to listen attentively with an open mind to understand all aspects of a symptom or issue. With an outstanding team of nurses, pharmacists and advanced practice providers, we provide excellent care to treat all facets of GI diseases and focus on maintaining GI health. I believe in treating illnesses with the long-term goal of achieving and maintaining wellness. A healthy diet, exercise and focus on balancing work life and personal time is essential to a long and quality life. I care for adults age 18-90, and most of the patients we see in the Gastroenterology department are referred by their primary care provider.
How I thrive
Part of Kaiser Permanente’s mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. I have been involved in helping provide specialty care advice to safety net clinics around the state. It is gratifying to know that we impact the care of patients who do not have access to specialty physicians.
Medical groups and plans
Colorado Permanente Medical Group
Contact information
- Appointments/information
- 303-338-4545
Hours:
- This location offers extended weekday hours.
- This location offers weekend hours.
Please call the office directly for information regarding hours.
Languages spoken by front-office staff:
English- Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
- Commercial
- KP Select
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado Option for Individual & Family
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado Option for Small Group
- Medicare-Denver Boulder
- Medicare-Northern Colorado
- Medicare-Southern Colorado
- Medicare/Medicaid Dual-Enrolled
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MBoard certification
Gastroenterology
Am Bd of Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Gastroenterology
University of Colorado Health Sciences CtrResidency
Internal Medicine
St Vincent HospitalJoined Permanente Medical Group
2003Provider ID
014326My hospitals
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