Dr. Erik Arhelger, MD | Monument, CO | Family Physician

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Dr. Erik Arhelger is a family medicine physician who completed his medical education at the University of Texas. He furthered his training through residency programs at the University Medical Center at Brackenridge and the Austin Medical Education Program, building a strong foundation in comprehensive primary care.

Dr. Arhelger practices at Optum Monument in Monument, Colorado, where he focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders. His expertise includes preventive care services like flu vaccinations, adult immunizations, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.4

16 Ratings
56 insurance plans accepted
Austin Medical Education Program
5 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Arhelger's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

16 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 5 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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It always seems like we had to tell him what we needed and never felt like he knew what to look for or prevent future issues. I had issues that is office couldn’t diagnose and he didn’t seem to know how to follow up with the ER to give me the Proper medications once he had the information to do so. Aisa his assistant was the same and trying to communicate with her was very frustrating. If you want a doctor you’ll have confidence in I would not recommend him. Finding a new primary care doctor for my family now. :(

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June 10th, 2021

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Dr. Arhelger answered all my questions and was interested in my feelings about having covid. I am very pleased with him as he really cares and listens to me. I am 79 and hopefully, he will be my last doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 18th, 2021

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Dr. A is one of the best doctors I have seen. He is very easy to talk to, he is very attentive and actually listens to what you are saying. He gets to the root of the problem so you don't waste time. His staff is top notch too! I highly recommend Dr. A.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 10th, 2017

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Dr Arhelger will discuss your treatment plan and listen to your input. He does not talk down to you, assuming you know nothing about medicine. Dr. Arhelger is kind and interested in his patients. He is knowledgeable and informed and able to explain medical information in a manner which non medical persons can understand. When faced with being unable to find a physician who would accept new Medicare patients in my own community, Dr. Arhelger readily agreed to accept me and my husbands as patients.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 19th, 2012

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He's a very considerate & capable doc. He spends decent time with you, and I've never had a wait time so far! It's nice to have a doc that doesn't rush through things & isn't burnt-out! :-)

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 9th, 2010

Optum Monument

15909 Jackson Creek PkwyMonument, CO 80132

Tel: (719) 522-1133


Dr. Erik Arhelger, MD	Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC	Dr. Sarah Kaschke	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (16 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	21 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, German, Portuguese	Speaks English
Monument , CO	Sheridan , WY	DENVER , CO	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: University of Texas		Med School: Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Austin Medical Education Program and University Medical Center At Brackenridge.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Texas.

NPI Number

Dr. Arhelger's NPI number is 1821291162.

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