Aaron Michels, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Adult Clinic
Aurora
1775 Aurora Ct
Suite A140
Aurora, CO 80045
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Phone: (303) 724-6755 (303) 724-6755
Fax: (303) 724-6779
Clinic Information:
The CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) specializes in type 1 diabetes research and care for children and adults. Clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic biomedical scientists collaborate at the BDC to find the most effective treatment, prevention, and cure for type 1 diabetes. The BDC was founded by Marvin and Barbara Davis in 1978 and is currently one of the largest diabetes institutes in the world. Housed in a dedicated building at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado, the Center is an independent institute within the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine.
BDC provides state-of-the-art diabetes care to over 7,500 children and adults with diabetes as well as provides inpatient care to patients with any type of diabetes who are seen at the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Center clinical faculty members teach medical, physician assistant, nursing, and dental students on campus. Residents and endocrinology fellows receive critical training at the leading edge of diabetes clinical care and research.
Our mission is to provide state-of the-art care to children and adults with type 1 diabetes and to teach our patients how to prevent or delay complications. Our research is devoted to finding prevention, cure, and most effective treatment of diabetes and associated disorders.
Clinical Care for Adult Patients
The Adult Clinic has 9 providers (6 Physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers) who provide care for approximately 3,500 patients per year. Each patient has the opportunity to receive diabetes education at any clinic visit. The education is provided by nurses, dietitians and social workers (all are Certified Diabetes Educators). The diabetes educators provide education on self-management of diabetes for patients on multiple daily injections or insulin pumps. The education includes instruction on topics such as carbohydrate counting, weight and life-style management and psych-social counseling.
Adult Clinic Services | Adult Clinic Phone: 303.724.6755
Director: Satish Garg, MD, MBBS, DM
Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine
Providers
Amy Stein, PhD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Philosphy
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Christie Beatson, MS, CDE, RD
Provider Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Master of Science
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Della D'Nicoula, FNP, MS
Provider Credentials:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Elizabeth Beck, MS
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Science
Specialty:
- Dietitian
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Emily Nease, MS, RD
Provider Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian
- Master of Science
Specialty:
- Dietitian
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Emma Maldonado, BSN, RN, CDCES
Provider Credentials:
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Halis Akturk, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Languages:
- English
- Turkish
Julie Slade, RN
Provider Credentials:
- Registered Nurse
Gender:
Other
Language:
- English
Kelly Ciesco, BSN
Provider Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Krystal Bosenbark, MPH, MS
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science
Specialty:
- Dietitian
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Monica Lanning, PA
Provider Credentials:
- Physician Assistant
Specialty:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Specialties
Conditions
- Child and Teen Health - Juvenile Diabetes
- Endocrine System (Hormones)
- Child and Teen Health
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Gestational Diabetes
- Women's Health - Contraception
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
- Women's Health - Menopause
- Women's Health
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
- Pregnancy and Reproduction
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Endocrine Disorders
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Policies and Procedures
How to Make an Appointment
Our clinics can see you in-person or via virtual visits. To schedule, call our clinics directly or visit our patient portal, My Health Connection, offered in partnership with UCHealth. Our Make an Appointment page has additional information and scheduling resources.
Canceling or Rescheduling an Appointment
If you need to cancel or reschedule, call your clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
Preparing for Your Visit
Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early and bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Your current insurance card(s) and payment for your co-pay
- A list of your current medications
- Any questions or concerns you want to discuss with your provider
Patients arriving more than 10 minutes late may be asked to reschedule their appointment.
Our Plan Your Visit page has more details on what to expect before, during and after your appointment.
Billing and Insurance
Our Billing and Insurance Information page has helpful information on paying your bill online, payment options and billing estimates.
If you have billing questions, contact CU Medicine’s billing department:
Phone: 303-493-7700
Email: BillingQuestions@cumedicine.us
CU Medicine accepts a wide range of insurance plans to help patients access care. Our Accepted Insurance page provides a full list of the plans CU Medicine accepts.
Check with your insurance provider before your appointment. This way, you can confirm your benefits and coverage, as they can change.
If you do not have health insurance, contact our billing department at 303-493-7700 before your visit to discuss payment options and estimate your costs.
Our Common Clinical Fees page lists fees for common clinical services provided at CU Medicine clinics.
Patient Responsibilities
Patients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete health and insurance information
- Bringing required documents and insurance information to appointments
- Meeting financial obligations related to their care
- Treating staff and providers with respect, including not using threatening or foul language
- Not smoking, vaping or using e-cigarettes inside the clinic or on clinic property
- Not bringing guns, knives or other weapons into the clinic or onto clinic property – this prohibition includes individuals with concealed weapons permits
Accessibility and Language Services
CU Medicine offers accommodations for patients with disabilities and free language assistance services. Auxiliary aids and accessible formats are available at no cost. Speak with clinic staff if you need assistance.