{"id":1808,"date":"2020-04-05T12:28:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-cardiology-memorial-hospital-central\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:15:22","slug":"uchealth-cardiology-memorial-hospital-central","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-cardiology-memorial-hospital-central\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Heart Clinic &#8211; Memorial Hospital Central"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Expert heart and vascular care in southern Colorado.<\/h2>\r\nOur expert team provides quality, compassionate and accessible heart and vascular care to patients in southern Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Renowned for advanced care, we manage everything from general cardiology needs to providing the region\u2019s leading care in several subspecialty areas. No matter what type of care you need, you will benefit from our personalized, multidisciplinary approach to treatment.\r\n<h3>Outreach locations<\/h3>\r\nWe have outreach clinic locations in Baca, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, and Prowers counties. Please call <a href=\"tel:719.365.7172\">719.365.7172<\/a> for more information.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"specialties\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"cardiac-surgery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-cardiac-surgery-memorial-hospital-central\/\">Cardiac surgery<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cardiothoracic specialists at UCHealth deliver world-class care to patients who need highly-skilled, cutting-edge surgical treatment. Expert surgeons team with well-trained cardiac professionals to care for you before, during and after surgery. Our surgical experience also allows us to provide patients with a full spectrum of care for elective and emergency procedures. Our surgical specialties include aortic and aortic root surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, valve preservation and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"electrophysiology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/locations\/uchealth-cardiac-electrophysiology-memorial-hospital-central\/\">Electrophysiology<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comprehensive program managing cardiac arrhythmias with treatment options ranging from medication to atrial and ventricular ablation to pacemaker and defibrillator implantation (ICD) and the WATCHMAN<sup>\u2122 <\/sup>device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"heart-attack-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart attack care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are in advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/heart-failure\/\">heart failure<\/a>, you want the best care fast. The UCHealth team treats coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, STEMI (myocardial), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/heart-attack-care\/\">heart attack<\/a>, chest pain and acute coronary disease. We offer interventional treatment (stents), medical management, angioplasty and surgical intervention. Our response and treatment of a heart attack is significantly faster than national guidelines suggest\u2014we get you in and into lifesaving care faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"structural-heart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural heart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest volumes in the region for advanced interventional valve treatments for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/structural-heart-and-valve-care\/\">valvular heart disease<\/a>, with outcomes better than the national averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therapies include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/heart-and-vascular-care\/the-tavr-program\/\">transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/watchman-device\/\">WATCHMAN\u2122<\/a>, PFO\/AS and MitraClip mitral valve repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"vascular-surgery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/locations\/uchealth-general-and-vascular-surgery-memorial-hospital-central\/\">Vascular surgery<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UCHealth, our team of general, trauma, vascular and critical care surgeons provide\u00a0expert evaluation and surgical treatment for a wide range of adult vascular conditions, including carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary embolism, renal vascular disease and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"support-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cardiac-rehabilitation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a heart event\u2014such as a heart attack, heart surgery or angioplasty\u2014you need to rebuild the strength of that muscle and improve your cardiovascular health. At UCHealth, our rehabilitation program is in three phases: inpatient, outpatient and maintenance. The third phase is open to the public and allows you to work out with others who are going through rehab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, call <a href=\"tel:719.365.5829\">719.365.5829<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"healing-hearts-academy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healing Hearts Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing Hearts Academy is a <strong>free<\/strong> education series designed to provide valuable information to people who are impacted by congestive heart failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us virtually the second Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/hha-2025-1-15-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule and topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"location\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central<br>\nEast Tower, Gold conference room<br>\n1400 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, call <a href=\"tel:719.365.3039\">719.365.3039<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"anticoagulation-clinic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anticoagulation clinic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re on anticoagulants and currently seeing a UCHealth provider, this clinic can help you manage your medications. Visit UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., or UCHealth Memorial Hospital North on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignright is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"my-health-connection-your-online-patient-portal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Health Connection: your online patient portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all our patients to <a href=\"\/access-my-health-connection\/\">sign up for My Health Connection<\/a>. This is your personal patient portal to request prescription refills, view your medical records or test results and to contact our office.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please call our office to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please provide all the following information at your scheduled appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To allow enough time to complete your check-in process, please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We require 24 hour advance notice if you cannot make it to your scheduled appointment. If you have young children who will be accompanying you to your appointment, please try to bring another adult with you to sit with the children during your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Give us a call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our office participates with many different insurance companies. Because insurance plans, policies and laws often change, please contact your insurance company to see if we are a contracted provider. Find information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/billing-and-pricing\/\">insurance and billing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"community-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have dedicated community resources for the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afib\/electrophysiology program coordinator: <a href=\"tel:719.365.6658\">719.365.6658<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chest pain program coordinator: <a href=\"tel:719.365.2296\">719.365.2296<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heart failure program coordinator: <a href=\"tel:719.365.8106\">719.365.8106<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"awards-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards &amp; recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 id=\"acc-heartcare-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACC HeartCARE Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American College of Cardiology has recognized UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. Memorial Hospital Central is the first hospital in Colorado to earn this designation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h3 id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6565 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/14183556\/HeartCARE-Center-2025.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 id=\"acc-tavr-certification\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACC TAVR Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American College of Cardiology has recognized UCHealth Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. UCHealth Memorial Hospital was awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification based on evaluation of the staff\u2019s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth Memorial Hospital learns the best practices for implementing evidence-based medicine to support patient-centered decision-making and can track key performance metrics to better identify opportunities for improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3134 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/15134732\/HEART-ACC-Transcatheter-Valve-Center-Certified.webp\" alt=\"ACC transcatheter valve certification badge\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/15134732\/HEART-ACC-Transcatheter-Valve-Center-Certified.webp 367w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/15134732\/HEART-ACC-Transcatheter-Valve-Center-Certified-226x300.webp 226w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/15134732\/HEART-ACC-Transcatheter-Valve-Center-Certified-113x150.webp 113w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/15134732\/HEART-ACC-Transcatheter-Valve-Center-Certified-200x265.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 id=\"highest-quality-cardiology-and-electrophysiology-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highest-quality cardiology and electrophysiology care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our cardiology team is nationally recognized and committed to providing the highest-quality care in the region. Our Atrial Fibrillation program is accredited by the American College of Cardiology\u2014we evaluate and manage patients with A-fib more precisely, improve patient outcomes and educate patients and healthcare providers, leading to more effective and efficient disease control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1445 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/HEART-ACC-Atrial-Fibrillation-seal-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 id=\"acc-chest-pain-center-with-primary-pci-and-resuscitation-accreditation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American College of Cardiology has recognized UCHealth Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth Memorial Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation based on a rigorous on-site evaluation of the staff\u2019s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms and have primary PCI available 24\/7 every day of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3085 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/26142013\/ACC-accredited-chest-pain-center-badge.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/26142013\/ACC-accredited-chest-pain-center-badge.webp 212w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/26142013\/ACC-accredited-chest-pain-center-badge-110x150.webp 110w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/26142013\/ACC-accredited-chest-pain-center-badge-200x272.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 id=\"heart-failure-2025-get-with-the-guidelines-gold-plus-designation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart Failure: 2025 Get with the Guidelines\u00ae Gold Plus Designation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Heart Association has recognized UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central for its\u00a0commitment to managing heart failure in patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award recognizes our hospital\u2019s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h3 id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6632  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/07081329\/2025-GWTG-AHA-Memorial-Central.webp\" alt=\"UCHealth American Heart Association Gold Plus Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Heart Failure\" width=\"254\" height=\"383\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"research\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UCHealth, we conduct a wide range of cardiac research studies into conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our patients have access to innovative therapies that aren\u2019t already widely available, and they have more frequent evaluations in addition to their traditional appointments. Eligible patients have several options for participation in a safe, well-monitored environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/clinical-trials\/\">&gt;&gt; Visit our clinical trials search page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For information or questions about cardiac research at Memorial Hospital, please call <a href=\"tel:719.365.3072\">719.365.3072<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heart-and-vascular-health-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart and vascular health information\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth\u00a0offers an extensive heart and vascular care library, including information on tests and procedures, conditions and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"\/services\/heart-and-vascular-care\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:45px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:45px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #000000\"> Heart disease<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"author":2356,"featured_media":7626,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1808","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/1808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}