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Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD

Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Golden, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Rose and CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

2801 Youngfield St Ste 150 Golden, CO 80401

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hemler specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hemler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hemler

2.5

30 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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dwp in Arvada, CO – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Susie Conca in arvada, co – Mar 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Les in Arvada,Colorado – Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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BG in Evergreen, CO – Nov 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Oct 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Arvada CO – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Dave in Denver, CO – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Apr 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Annonymous21 in Westminster, CO – Jan 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Marian in Lakewood – Nov 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lacey in Arvada, CO – Oct 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Arvada, CO – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Englewood, CO – Aug 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Hemler?s philosophy is to improve the health and independence of his patients through a full service ?menu? of options based on the most recent scientific evidence available, yet tailored to meet the individual needs of each of his patients.

biography

Douglas Hemler, MD is a multiple board-certified spine and sports medicine specialist, concentrating on nonsurgical pain management for the spine, interventional pain medicine, sports injuries and neuropathic pain conditions.  Dr. Hemler is...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
  • Creighton University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation PLLC2801 Youngfield St Ste 150 Golden, CO 80401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Rose

    4567 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lutheran Medical Center

    8300 W 38th Ave
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital

    11600 W 2nd Pl
    Lakewood, CO 80228
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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