Ethan Cumbler, MD
Professor, Medicine-Hospital Medicine

Medical Director Acute Care for the Elderly Service and 12W unit
President of the Medical Staff University of Colorado Hospital
Institute for Healthcare Quality Safety and Efficiency Faculty
Associate Chief of Hospital Medicine for Faculty Advancement
Clinic (720) 848-0000
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Hospital Medicine
Surgery

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Hospital Medicine, Board Certification (2006)
Clinical Interest for Patients
This physician treats inpatients only and does not make office appointments.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1999)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (1993)

Residency Program:
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Program, Internal Medicine (2003)
  • Phoenix Children's Hospital Program, Pediatrics (2003)

Recognition & Awards

  • Faculty Award for Excellence in General Internal Medicine Education-Elaine Cleary Award, Division of General Internal Medicine- University of Colorado School of Medicine (2015)
  • President’s Excellence in Teaching Award from School of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2015)
  • First Place Innovation in Hospital Medicine, National Award from Society of Hospital Medicine (2013)
  • Humanitarian Award, University of Colorado Hospitalist Training Program (2012)
  • Excellence in Education Award, University of Colorado Division of General Internal Medicine (2012)
  • National Excellence in Quality Improvement Award, Society of Hospital Medicine (2012)
  • Peak Performer Award- Colorado Top Inpatient Physician, Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium (2010)
  • Excellence in Education Award, UCDenver General Internal Medicine (2010)
  • Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Award, University of Colorado Hospital Medical Staff Awards (2010)
  • Peak Performer Award- Colorado Top Inpatient Physician, Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium (2009)
  • Excellence in Education Award, Hospitalist Training Track (2008)
  • Leadership and Management in Geriatrics Scholarship, Reynolds Foundation (2008)

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Fellow
  • Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), Member
  • Society of Hospital Medicine Rocky Mountain Chapter , Board Member

Research & Grants

Grants
  • “In-hospital Stroke Initiative” (2010)
    National Stroke Association, $
  • “Quality of Care for In-hospital Ischemic Strokes” (2009)
    Division of General Internal Medicine Small Grants, $
  • “Discharge Process Throughput in the General Medical Population: Improving admission to discharge process efficiency using LEAN methodology” (2009)
    Patient Safety Clinical Excellence Grants , $
  • “Active Patient Involvement in Ongoing Medication Reconciliation” (2007)
    Patient Safety Clinical Excellence Grants , $
  • “Measuring the Impact of a Medical Service Designed to Improve Processes and Outcomes of Care for the Hospitalized Frail Older Patient” (2007)
    Patient Safety Clinical Excellence Grants , $

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Use of interdisciplinary teams to improve systems of hospital care for vulnerable elderly patients with a specific focus on inpatient geriatric care and the in-hospital stroke.


Clinic Phone: (720) 848-0000
Office Phone: (720) 848-4289

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