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Dr. Lisa Forman, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver transplant, and more.

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

1-844-945-2500

Dr. Lisa Forman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Lisa Forman, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Hepatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Lisa Forman, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	212
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	25
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	123

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	28
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	30
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	222

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	13
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	230
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
liver imaging	19
minimally invasive procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	23
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	207
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
liver imaging	34
minimally invasive procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	13
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

doctor visit	136
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
liver imaging	31
minimally invasive procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
liver imaging	41
minimally invasive procedures	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	282
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
liver imaging	65
minimally invasive procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lisa Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
liver imaging	38
minimally invasive procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	148
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	36
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	91
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Forman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lisa Forman, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	6
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Lisa Forman, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lisa Forman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Hepatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Retrophin, Inc.	$0 (820) Cholbam $0

**Types of Payments**
Education	$0

Research Payments

Dr. Lisa Forman, MD has received 61 research payments totaling $311,539.

Biography

Dr. Lisa Forman is an Aurora, CO physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Forman include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders, and liver transplant. She is professionally affiliated with UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. Dr. Forman studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Forman's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.