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Dr. Gregory Austin, MD

(27 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Yale School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

9548 Park Meadows Drive 3rd Floor
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(720) 848-5146

Dr. Gregory Austin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Austin, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2777

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UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

9548 Park Meadows Drive 3rd Floor
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(720) 848-5146

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“Those bacteria are just now being understood," said Gregory Austin, MD, who is the head of the Luminal Section Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at University of Colorado, Denver.”—"Your Health: Maintaining good digestive health", Craig Press, November 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	40
gastrointestinal procedures	240
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	240
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	197

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	40
gastrointestinal procedures	261
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	261
preventive care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	191

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	41
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	230
doctor visit	38
gastrointestinal procedures	256
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	256
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	230

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	43
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	262
doctor visit	53
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	319
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	319
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	100
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	32
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	278
doctor visit	42
gastrointestinal procedures	325
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	325
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	278

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	247
doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	261
minimally invasive procedures	261
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	35
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	12
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	68
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	20
hydrogen breath test	11
inpatient care	20
methane breath test	11
minimally invasive procedures	281
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	236

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	20
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	67
hydrogen breath test	16
inpatient care	67
methane breath test	16
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	28
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	11
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	68
gastrointestinal procedures	139
hospital care	18
hydrogen breath test	22
inpatient care	18
methane breath test	22
minimally invasive procedures	139
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	126

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	210
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	210
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	197

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	15
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	12
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	11
gastrointestinal procedures	178
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	178
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	165

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	46
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	244
hospital care	38
hydrogen breath test	16
inpatient care	38
methane breath test	16
minimally invasive procedures	244
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	220
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	8
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	154

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Austin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Austin, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Austin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Austin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory Austin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Austin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actavis Pharma Inc	$38 NAMENDA XR $27	LINZESS $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$38

Biography

Dr. Gregory Austin's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Austin has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine. After attending Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Austin completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University.