Summary

Dr. Ayers' expertise is in emergency and forensic medicine and their relationship to law enforcement. His special areas of interest include pre-hospital care, wilderness medicine and rescue, and the medicolegal investigation of death. In addition to being a practicing emergency physician, Dr. Ayers has been a reserve Sheriff's Deputy since 1988 and currently serves as the Coroner/Chief Medical Examiner for Pitkin County.

Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has 2 locations

Aspen Valley Hospital

401 Castle Creek RdAspen, CO 81611

After Hours Medical Care

234 Cody LnBasalt, CO 81621
Mon3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineVascular & Interventional Radiology
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
43 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Aspen , COEast Setauket , NYNashville , TNDenver , CO
Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph S Ayers

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • American Republic Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Colorado, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Joseph Ayers's office located?
Dr. Joseph Ayers's office is located at 401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO, 81611.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Ayers speak?
Dr. Joseph Ayers speaks Spanish and English.

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