Summary

Dr. Hjelkrem is a Retired Colonel from the US Army, with a multitude of military accolades. When not treating patients, he can be found hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling with his wife and three kids. He also enjoys playing the piano and reading.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Michael Hjelkrem has 2 locations

Optum Peak Endoscopy Center

1615 Medical Center PtColorado Springs, CO 80907

Optum Gastroenterology

1633 Medical Center PtColorado Springs, CO 80907

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24 Years of Experience
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Colorado Springs , COLittle Rock , ARLittleton , COSacramento , CA
Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Hjelkrem

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - HMO-POS
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - POS
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Michael Hjelkrem has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Hjelkrem has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Michael Hjelkrem holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2002.

NPI Number

Michael Hjelkrem's NPI number is 1518949437.

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Michael Hjelkrem's office is located at 1615 Medical Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907.

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