Karin VanBaak, MD
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine

Sports Medicine Fellowship Associate Program Director
Family Physician - Boulder Health Center
Team Physician - University of Colorado Boulder
Clinic (720) 848-9200
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Gender: Female
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Department, Section/Division: Family Medicine
Orthopedics

Practice Locations

UCHealth Family Medicine Clinic - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Avenue
UCHealth Boulder Health Center
Boulder, CO 80303
720-848-9200
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CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
2150 Stadium Drive
2nd Floor
Boulder, CO 80309
303-315-9900
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification
  • Family Medicine - Sports Medicine, Board Certification
Clinical Interest for Patients
My many clinical interests include primary care for all ages, sports medicine, pediatric care, women's health, care of endurance athletes, and care of female athletes.

Care Philosophy
As a primary care and sports medicine physician, I believe in caring for my patients as a whole person, in focusing on injury and illness prevention, and in working with a multidisciplinary care team. I am passionate about physical activity promotion and in keeping my patients active throughout their lifetime.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2012)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Calvin College (MI) (2008)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Family Medicine (2015)

Fellowships:
  • University of Minnesota Program, Sports Medicine (2016)
  • University of Minnesota Program, Faculty Development Fellowship (2016)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), member
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), member
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), member

Teaching

  • Associate Program Director (2020)
    School of Medicine, Family Medicine
    Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • Assistant Professor (2016)
    School of Medicine, Family Medicine
  • Assistant Professor (2016)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Bone health in athletes, womens' health sports medicine, care of endurance athletes.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My many clinical interests include sports medicine, preventive medicine, pediatric care, women's health, care of endurance athletes, and care of female athletes.


Clinic Phone: (720) 848-9200
Fax Phone: (720) 848-9202