Megan (Machek) Creighton, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about getting to know my patients as individuals and partnering with them to reach their functional goals. Using a comprehensive care model, I collaborate closely with physical therapists, use imaging and electromyography, as well as ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided interventions to help patients return to the activities that bring them joy.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include non-operative spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
Title(s)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scheduling Phone Number
720-718-8288
Gender
Female
Hospital Affiliation
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
CU Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Longmont
Phone: 720-718-8288 720-718-8288
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Boulder
2150 Stadium Drive, 2nd Floor Boulder, CO 80309Phone: 303-315-9900
Provider Information
Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2026,2026)
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Patellofemoral pain syndrome , Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Pars fracture , Biceps tendinitis , Knee osteoarthritis , SI joint pain , Compression fracture of spine , Back Pain , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Rotator cuff bursitis , Scoliosis , Rotator cuff tendinitis , Parsonage turner , Knee bursitis , Cervical radiculopathy , Neck Disorders and Injuries
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Spine
Piriformis syndrome , Sacroiliac Joint , Post-laminectomy Syndrome , Sports-related neck and back injuries , Back Pain , Annular Tears/Fissures , Degenerative back conditions , Facet Arthropathy , Disc Protrusions , Neurogenic Claudication , Thoracic Pain , Sciatica , Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures) , Whiplash , Failed-back Syndrome , Slipped Disc , Arthritis and rheumatologic disorders of the spine , Bulging Discs , Lumbar disc herniation , Degenerative neck conditions , Disc Prolapse , Back Sprain Injuries , Hip pain , Myelopathy , Synovial cyst , Sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) injuries , Low-back Pain , Scoliosis , Herniated Discs (HNP) , Facet Syndrome , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervicalgia (Neck Pain) , Shoulder pain
Treatments and Services
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
When not working I enjoy spending time outside in the sun with family and friends.
Department
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member International Pain and Spine Intervention Society, Member North American Spine Society, Member
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (2021)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of San Diego (CA) (2017)
Internships
Creighton University Program (2022)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2025)
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program (2026)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-718-8288
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am especially interested in comprehensive non-operative spine care and musculoskeletal medicine including hip/spine and shoulder/spine syndromes. I am able to use EMG as well as diagnostic and therapeutic interventional techniques to help with diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal dysfunction.