Colorado Gastroenterology

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular patient arriving early one morning noticed something peculiar on the doctor’s reception desk—a small jar filled with colorful pills and notes scribbled in pencil. Curious, he picked it up and read one note that said, ‘Take two for indigestion, but only if you’re feeling brave today.’ Another note read: 'One for constipation, but ask your partner first!' Just then, a delivery driver arrived, muttering under his breath, 'What kind of gastroenterologist needs mood-boosting candy?'

2. A little girl visiting her dad for an appointment pointed excitedly at the sign outside Colorado Gastroenterology and asked, ‘Daddy, what does gastroenterology mean?’ Her father smiled and replied, ‘It means I look after your tummy, sweetheart.’ She nodded thoughtfully then said, “So you’re like a garbage man but for inside jobs?” Everyone in the waiting room burst out laughing.

3. A delivery driver dropped off some packages and overheard an unusual announcement over the hospital intercom: ‘Attention, patients and staff. Please be advised that our gastroenterologist has temporarily switched specialties—now offering consultations on perfect barbecue sauce recipes.’ The next day, a regular patient arrived for his checkup, only to find out he’d been referred to the new ‘barbecue guru.’ After a long discussion about marinades and grilling techniques, the doctor finally asked, ‘So how’s your colon these days?’ Everyone in the waiting room burst into laughter—and one man swore he’d never forget to thank his delivery guy.

4. While waiting for their turn in Colorado Gastroenterology, patients often glance around curiously. One day, a delivery driver dropped off some packages and heard an announcement that made him pause: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please note that our gastroenterologist has declared today as National Burrito Day!’ The delivery driver looked around puzzled, then grinned and whispered to himself, ‘Finally, somewhere I can get a burrito without leaving my job!’ The next patient over, a grumpy old man, scowled and muttered, ‘Great, now I’ll never get seen.’ But when the doctor finally emerged, holding a giant flour tortilla instead of his stethoscope, everyone burst out laughing—even the old man had to smile.