Sterling West, MD
Professor Emeritus, Medicine-Rheumatology

Professor of Medicine
Clinic (720) 848-7700
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Rheumatology

Practice Locations

UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-7700
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification
  • Rheumatology, Board Certification (1995,2005)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vasculitis.
Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine (1976)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, United States Military Academy (NY) (1972)

Internships:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (1977)

Residency Program:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1979)

Fellowships:
  • National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program, Rheumatology (1981)

Recognition & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2016)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?" Has received this award each year since 2001.
  • ACR Distinguished Fellowship Program Director Award, American College of Rheumatology (2016)
  • Master, American College of Rheumatology (2015)
  • Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award, American College of Rheumatology (2010)
  • Laureate, American College of Physicians (2008)
  • Full-time Faculty Physician of the Year Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2008)
  • Master, American College of Physicians (2005)

Professional Memberships

  • ABIM Subspecialty Board on Rheumatology, Member
  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Master
  • American College of Rheumatology, Master

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="West SG"[Author]
Grants
  • Fellowship Training Award (2012)
    ACR, $50000/yr
Research interests for Patients:
Major area of research interest is in the pathophysiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric lupus. Additional areas of interest are metabolic bone disease and clinical trials.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vasculitis.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Major area of research interest is in the pathophysiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric lupus. Additional areas of interest are metabolic bone disease and clinical trials.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-7700