Jeanie Youngwerth, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine

Fellowship Associate Program Director
Director of Palliative Care Curriculum
Program Director, Palliative Care Service
Hospitalist
Clinic 720-848-0000
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Internal Medicine
Medicine-Hospital Medicine

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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CU Medicine Palliative Care - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1089
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2008,2018)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2000,2010)
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include improving the quality of life and well-being of people living with serious illness. This physician treats inpatients only and does not make office appointments.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients and their loved ones. I believe in learning about each patient as a person in addition to their illness, their values and priorities, and matching what matters most to a person with treatment options to individualize the care of each person.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking.

Volunteer Activities
I am dedicated to improving the health care and well-being of people living with serious illness. I help to inform the community about palliative care and improving the quality of life of our patients and their loved ones.

Public Speaking
Yes
I do public speaking on various topics to improve the well-being and quality of life of people living with serious illness.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine (1996)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL) (1991)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (1997)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado, Internal Medicine (1999)

Recognition & Awards

  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 (2018)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2018)
    University of Colorado Hospital recognition for outstanding contribution to organizational performance improvement, patient safety and clinical outcomes, and enduring commitment and vision
  • Expert Council for Clinical Excellence and Leadership, Department of Medicine (2018)
    EXCCEL serves as a Department of Medicine resource to promote and model the culture of exceptional clinical care
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2017)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2016)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Kaiser Permanente Teaching Award: Outstanding Clinical Teacher, UCD School of Medicine (2015)
    Awarded by the School of Medicine students to recognize outstanding clinical teaching
  • Gold Headed Cane Award, Department of Medicine (2015)
    Awarded by the Department of Medicine faculty and residents for “your single devotion to the interests of your patients and the promise that you will uphold the tradition of your doctor position”
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2015)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Excellence in Clinical Innovation Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2014)
    University of Colorado Hospital recognition of major contributions to excellence in clinical care with the Palliative Care Service
  • Fellow Status from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, AAHPM (2014)
    Advancement to fellowship status within the academy honors dedication to and scholarship in the field of the hospice and palliative medicine
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2014)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2013)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Advanced Certification in Palliative Care, Joint Commission (2013)
    Recognizes hospital programs that demonstrate exceptional patient and family-centered care and optimize the quality of life for patients with serious illness
  • President’s Award - Rock Solid Economics, University of Colorado Hospital (2013)
    Recognition of the commitment and dedication to the University of Colorado Hospital and patients
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2012)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Safety Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2011)
    Recognition of major contributions to patient safety and the leadership and successes of the Palliative Care service
  • Denver's Top Doctors Award - Palliative Medicine, 5280 Magazine (2010)
    Regional top provider voted on by the region's physicians and published in the 5280 magazine
  • Peak Performer Award - Hospitalist, Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium (2010)
    Regional top inpatient provider voted on by the region's physicians, nurses, advance practice nurses, physician assistants and pharmacists
  • Humanism Award, Hospitalist Training Track (2008)
    Hospitalist Training Tract Attending Physician Role Model demonstrating outstanding achievement in Compassion/Sensitivity, Ethics, Bedside Manner, and Enthusiasm

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Member and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Task Force Committee
  • Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), Member

Teaching

  • Instructor (2017)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
    Master of Science in Palliative Care
  • Director of Palliative Care Curriculum (2010)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
    Palliative Medicine

Research & Grants

Grants
  • Outpatient palliative care creative arts therapy group intervention (2018)
    Department of Medicine, $25000
  • Caring About Cancer – Advance Care Planning Group Visit Intervention (2017)
    Department of Medicine, $22200
  • Developing a reporting structure for the Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Palliative Care mandatory performance improvement measures (2016)
    Palliative Care Research Cooperative, $00
  • Caring about Cancer in Advance Care Planning (2015)
    Department of Medicine, $9250
  • Developing Training Media to Detect and Address Demoralization in Patients with Medical Illness (2013)
    Department of Medicine, $4135
  • Improving Quality of Care, Long-term Outcomes and Cost in Neurologic Disease through an Interdisciplinary Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic (2013)
    Department of Medicine, $22389
  • Hearst Foundations Fellowship Grant (2013)
    American Academy of Hospice and Pallitive Medicine, $37750
  • Community Impact Project (2013)
    LIVESTRONG Foundation, $10000
  • Palliative Care in Rural Colorado Cancer Centers (2013)
    Caring for Colorado Foundation, $29275
  • Hearst Foundations Fellowship Grant (2012)
    American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, $37750
  • Palliative Care Faculty Development Program (2010)
    End of Life/Palliative Care Education Resource Center and the Harvard School Center for Palliative Care, $21500
  • A Palliative Care Needs Assessment of Rural Hospitals (2009)
    Program in Palliative Care Research, $5000
  • CARING About Prognosis Study (2007)
    Department of Medicine, $5000
Research interests for Patients:
My research interests include creative arts therapy for people living with serious illness, advance care planning and palliative care in rural settings.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include Palliative Medicine.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include palliative care creative arts therapy, prognostication, pain management in serious illness, advance care planning, and palliative care in rural settings.
Office Phone: (720) 848-8530