Jean Kutner, MD, MPH/MSPH
Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine

Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Chief Medical Officer, University of Colorado Hospital
Clinic (720) 848-9500
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Internal Medicine
Medicine-Health Care Policy Research

Practice Locations

UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry
8111 E. Lowry Blvd
Denver, CO 80230
720-848-9500
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UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine, Board Certification (1998,2017)
  • Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2008,2018)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1994,2014)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Heart Diseases - Prevention
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Seniors' Health
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Exercise and Physical Fitness
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include wellness and prevention, management of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, care for older adults (geriatrics) and palliative care.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (1991)

Graduate Schools:
  • MPH, University of Colorado Denver (1996)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Stanford University (CA) (1986)

Internships:
  • University of California (San Francisco) Program (1991)

Residency Program:
  • University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine (1994)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Geriatric Medicine (1997)

Recognition & Awards

  • Presidential Citation, AAHPM (2019)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • Visionary in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2017)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2016)
  • Aspire Award: Denver's Women of Distinction, Trilogy Financial Services (2015)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2015)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2014)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2013)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2012)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2011)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2010)
  • Pioneer Award , University of Colorado Hospital (2009)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2009)
  • Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2008)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Past President
  • Society of General Internal Medicine, Past-President

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Kutner JS"[Author]
Research interests for Patients:
My research focuses on palliative care and hospice, particularly on the family caregiver experience and improving management of pain and other symptoms at the end of life.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include general internal medicine (prevention and chronic disease management), palliative care and geriatrics.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research focuses on palliative care and hospice, particularly on the family caregiver experience and improving management of pain and other symptoms at the end of life.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-9500
Office Phone: (720) 848-5130