News and Events

"Report Affirms Lifesaving Role of Colonoscopy" - New York Times article

Friday, February 24, 2012 - 14:00

On February 23, The New York Times published an article detailing "the best evidence yet" that colonoscopy prevents deaths.

Click here to read the article:

Report Affirms Lifesaving Role of Colonoscopy

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

Friday, February 24, 2012 - 13:15

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer and how it can be prevented and diagnosed in its early stages.

Dr. Montbriand and local physicians discuss the benefits of Health Information Exchange

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 13:45

CORHIO's Health Information Exchange is designed to improve quality patient care.

Click here to learn more.

Saturday colon screenings now available through 2012

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 14:00

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is proud to announce extended hours for colon screening appointments throughout the remainder of the year. For one Saturday of each month in 2011, we will be open for morning hours at one of our centers. 

To check availability, please call 303.604.5000.

"What I Learned from My Cancer Scare." Time magazine's article on Dr. Oz

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 15:30

In June of 2011, Time magazine featured a cover story on Dr. Oz's experience with his follow-up colonoscopy and the surprising results that followed.

Click here to read the article, and see what happened:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2075133_2075127_2075098-1,00.html

To view the video of Dr. Oz's follow-up colonoscopy, click here:

"Peak Performers Award" Awarded to Dr. Mahnke

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 14:45

One hundred and thirteen of the Rocky Mountain Region's top hospital-based providers were recognized for their work at the 8th annual Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium (RMHMS) held in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center on October 4, 2010. Dr. Daus Mahnke of Gastroenterology of the Rockies was a recipient of the Peak Performers Award for his work in gastroenterology.

Dr. Oz's colonoscopy findings (as seen on the "The Dr. Oz Show")

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 14:15

In September of 2010, Dr. Mehmet Oz (i.e "Dr. Oz") took viewers behind the scenes of his routine colonoscopy. The results of his colonoscopy revealed a precancerous polyp, further emphasizing the need for preventive screenings.

Below are videos of Dr. Oz's experience, as shared with his audience members on The Dr. Oz Show.

Part 1: Preparing for the Procedure

Dr. Montbriand receives 2010 Distinguished Service Award

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - 14:30

Montbriand at forefront of gastroenterology

Reprinted from: Davidson, M. (2010, October 1-14). Montbriand at forefront of gastroenterology. Boulder County Business Report, p. 4b.

The practice of gastroenterology does not look much like it did 20 years ago.

Dr. Montbriand Named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 12:15

Dr. Montbriand named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year (Rocky Mountain Region)

Inspired by his fathers' ambition and drive and his wife's strategic thinking, Joel Montbriand, M.D., propelled Gastroenterology of the Rockies/Medamorph to new heights when the original practitioner left in 1994. Reshaping the practice with his vision, Joel led the company through a complete "technological transition" to enhance the quality of his medical practice.

The Paperless Physician

Monday, October 2, 2006 - 12:00

The Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)

A visit to Gastroenterology of the Rockies in Boulder might seem different than most trips to the doctor.

The reception desk is free of stacks of file folders, nurses measure blood pressure without writing it down, and instead of clipboards, doctors carry small digital devices.