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Dr. Joel Schaler, MD

Family Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Joel Schaler, MD
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Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Westcliffe, CO.
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Dr. Joel Schaler, MD

Family Medicine* Age 68
Westcliffe, CO
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30 years of experience
Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Westcliffe, CO.

About

Dr. Schaler graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1994 and completed a residency at St Mary's Hospital Medical Center.Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Westcliffe, CO and has 30 years experience. Dr. Schaler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Dr. Schaler has experience treating conditions like Strep Throat among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaler received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Schaler's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schaler is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
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    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
    704 Edwards Ave, Westcliffe, CO 81252
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 783-2380
  2. 2 327 Medical Prof Corp.
    910 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 539-6637

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaler
2.6
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Sep 20, 2024
Great doctor; sadly he is semi-retired now and only available part-time.
Kevin in Westcliffe, CO — Sep 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • St Mary's Hospital Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Schaler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaler's profile.

Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Schaler, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital

    1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO

  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

    1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO