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Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Trauma Surgery, Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine) and General Practice

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2005)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, acute care, gastrointestinal surgery, and more.

1400 E. Boulder Street Suite 500
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 364-6487

Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD is a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in trauma surgery, critical care (intensive care medicine) and general practice. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central.

Office Locations

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

1400 E. Boulder Street Suite 500
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 364-6487

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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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	21
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	37
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344
minimally invasive procedures	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	59
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
hospital care	464
inpatient care	464

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	72
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	222
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	92
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	375
inpatient care	375

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	51
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	54
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	287
inpatient care	287

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	36
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	41
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	35
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	37
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	153
inpatient care	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and anastomosis.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	24
doctor visit	18
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	277
inpatient care	277
minimally invasive procedures	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	46
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2005. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care (2013)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathaniel R. Poulin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$213 Thoracic ReconstructionFixation $121	MATRIXRIB $92
Ethicon US, LLC	$118 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $67	$51
ACell, Inc.	$115 $115
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$67 $67
KCI USA, Inc	$39 FISTULA SOLUTION $27	VAC VERAFLO $12
Other	$260 SURGICAL $47	Synthetic Mesh $35	OFIRMEV $33	Kcentra $20	CROFAB $19	Other $106

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$783
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Nathaniel Poulin is a medical specialist in trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). His clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), pancreas problems, and acute care. Dr. Poulin is affiliated with UCHealth. He attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Poulin has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.