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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Marsha Alger, MD
3.9 (260 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dr. Marsha Alger, MD
3.9 (260 Ratings)
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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Dr. Alger graduated from University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO and has 28 years experience. Dr. Alger currently practices at Optum Medical Group Colorado and are affiliated with Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. Dr. Alger has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alger received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 260 times. Dr. Alger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alger also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alger is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Locations

  1. 1 Briargate Office
    2405 Research Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Foot Infection
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
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
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Colposcopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
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
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer 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
Immunization
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
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
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 Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alger
3.9
Based on 260 Reviews
5 Stars (161)
4 Stars (26)
3 Stars (18)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (50)

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Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Alger listened carefully, didn't lecture, and had a genuine caring aura. She did not speak in a condescending which some doctors have a tendency to do. I felt an instant connection to her as a person who cared for me as an individual not just another patient.
— Aug 30, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a family medicine physician in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Marsha Alger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alger's profile.

Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is affiliated with Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.

Yes, Dr. Marsha Alger, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Alger has over 28 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Optum Colorado

    1633 Medical Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO

  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

    1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO

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