Cindy Rakotz, DO
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
CU Medicine Internal Medicine
Cherry Creek
360 S Garfield St
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80209
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Phone: (303) 333-5456 (303) 333-5456
Fax: (303) 320-6910
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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- Closed
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- Closed
Clinic Information:
The internal medicine doctors, advanced practice providers and staff at CU Medicine Internal Medicine - Cherry Creek deliver compassionate, high quality health care to adults of all ages.
Our mission is to consistently provide high quality care that is evidence-based, accessible, and individualized to you. Our dedicated office staff will help you navigate the health care system so that you may receive timely, well-coordinated care.
For over 70 years, we have provided primary care services in the Denver community. Our board-certified internal medicine physicians specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of illnesses affecting young adults to the elderly.
By building a relationship with you over time, our practice can promote your health and well-being while treating acute illnesses and managing chronic health issues. To our long-standing patients, thank you for trusting us with your care. To our new and future patients, we look forward to being a part of your health care team.
Our Services
Preventative Wellness
- Annual physical exams
- Age-appropriate health and cancer screenings
- Vaccinations (please call for availability)
- Medicare wellness visits
Pre-operative Evaluations
Acute Illness and Minor Injury
Behavioral Health
Clinical Pharmacy
Nutrition
Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes care
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases
- Low thyroid and other endocrine disorders
- Evaluation and treatment of infections
Virtual Health
Women's Services
Taking care of oneself can oftentimes be confusing, complicated and consuming. This is precisely why we focus on trust, convenience, and security in our delivery of health care dedicated to the promotion and health of women. For you, we want to provide a clinic dedicated to the advancement of women's health care. A clinic focused on the complete woman. A clinic specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common medical diseases as well as those unique to and more prevalent in women. We partner with CU Medicine Gynecology providers on more complex issues.
- Annual gynecologic exams
- Pap tests
- Contraception
- PrEP
- Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Breast care
- Menopause management
Men's Services
At CU Medicine Internal Medicine - Cherry Creek, we specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems, as well as those unique to men. We offer men the convenience of a variety of required health services performed under one roof, including programs to achieve or maintain cardiovascular and prostate health.
- Physical exam
- Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Medical care for minor injuries and illness
- Prostate health
- PrEP
- Erectile dysfunction
UCHealth Clinically Integrated Network
UCHealth Clinically Integrated Network, in partnership with CU Medicine, is a physician-led organization, open to MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, clinical PhDs, hospital facilities and additional strategic partners, such as post-acute care providers. We share a common belief that collaboration and innovation are the surest way to put patients first and deliver lower cost at the same time. Our combined strengths create value for patients, providers, payers and our equity partners.
Our network is more than a series of loose affiliations. Instead, it’s more of a matrix, where the strengths of each of our members increase through the participation of all the others. In a rapidly changing industry, faced with real uncertainty, these connections are critical.
Providers
Sarah Van Duzer-Moore, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Stephen Alix, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Matthew DeCamp, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Annie Moore, MD, MBA
Provider Credentials:
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Phillip Hitchcock, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Catherine Spaulding, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Diana Francu, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Jamie Anderson, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Tracy Koller, FNP
Provider Credentials:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Gary Manko, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
Heidi Matus, MD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine
Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Gender:
Female
Language:
- English
Specialties
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacology
Conditions
- Primary Care
- Mental Health and Behavior - Substance misuse
- Mental Health and Behavior - Attention / Motivation / ADHD
- Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
- Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
- Mental Health and Behavior - Caregiver stress
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Chronic pain
- Mental Health and Behavior - Bipolar Disorder
- Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety / Worry / Panic Attacks
- Mental Health and Behavior - Relationship problems
- Child and Teen Health
- Stress Management
- Wellness and Prevention
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Transgender Health for Adults
- Women's Health
- Infections
- Symptoms and Manifestations
- Men's Health - Prostate Conditions
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
- Lungs and Breathing
- Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ PrEP
- Digestive System - Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Infectious laryngitis
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Chronic Kidney Disease
- Infections - Viral Infections
- Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
- Digestive System - Hemochromatosis
- Endocrine System (Hormones)
- Infections - Influenza
- Heart and Circulation
- Wellness and Prevention - LGTBQIA+ Ally
- Injuries and Wounds - Acute Wounds
- Mental Health and Behavior - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Digestive System - Fatty Liver Disease
- Heart and Circulation - High Blood Pressure
- Injuries and Wounds
- Men's Health
- Lungs and Breathing - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
- Digestive System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
- Mental Health and Behavior - Gender dysphoria for Adults
- Infections - Pneumonia
- Infections - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Digestive System - Celiac Disease
- Infections - Fungal Infections
- Mental Health and Behavior - LGBTQ+ related issues
- Digestive System - Abnormal liver enzymes
- Women's Health - Contraception
- Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
- Kidneys and Urinary System
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Allergic Rhinitis
- Infections - Bacterial Infections
Treatments & Services
Parking Information
Parking Information
- Our practice is located on the 5th floor in suite 550.
- Please allow enough time to find parking before your appointment as parking spaces are limited.
- Free designated CU Medicine patient parking is located on the west side of the building on the 3rd floor.
- Patients will receive an access code to our parking garage upon appointment confirmation.
- Handicap parking is located on the 1st floor in front of the elevators.
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.