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Dr. Valerie Lipetz, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.6 (11)
Map Pin Small Boulder, CO
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36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Valerie Lipetz, MD

Dr. Valerie Lipetz, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Boulder, CO. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from University of Colorado At Denver and is affiliated with Foothills Hospital. Dr. Lipetz, completed a residency at Providence Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lipetz an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Lipetz works at Practice in Boulder, CO. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lipetz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Community Medical Assoc of B.c.h.
    5495 Arapahoe Ave Ste 100, Boulder, CO 80303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 415-4250
  2. 2
    Office
    5450 Western Ave Ste B, Boulder, CO 80301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 415-4250
  3. 3
    Office
    4820 Riverbend Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (720) 854-7272
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    Boulder Community Health
    4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 415-7000
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  • Foothills Hospital

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Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain

Treatment frequency



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Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fever
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Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Disorders
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Myelopathy
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spine Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Upper Back Pain
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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    4.6
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    Based on 11 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356323745
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Providence Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado At Denver
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Colorado
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lipetz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lipetz has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lipetz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Lipetz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lipetz.

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