MONTROSE, CO – Montrose Regional Health is continuing to grow with the community, announcing Montrose’s first gastroenterologist with the arrival of Dr. Michael Paolucci at Montrose Regional Health.
“We are excited to welcome our community’s first gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Paolucci,” says Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health. “Caring for you like family means increasing access to the care you need right here in Montrose. Dr. Paolucci is an experienced physician diagnosing and treating digestive health. We are happy to offer our communities even more advanced care, right here at home.”
Dr. Paolucci has over 27 years of experience in gastroenterology, including diagnosing and treating GI issues, colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, interventional/advanced endoscopy, and more. Dr. Paolucci is board-certified in Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine.
Before coming to Montrose Regional Health, Dr. Paolucci practiced in Colorado Springs at the fastest-growing and largest gastroenterology practice in southern Colorado. Paolucci is excited to be at Montrose Regional Health. “I’m eager to practice in a rural area again,” said Dr. Paolucci. “I wanted to be at a hospital where I am free to make the best decision for the patient, and I am excited to be where the patient is truly the focus of what we do.”
The new service means patients in the Montrose region have access to expertise in diagnosing, treating, and supporting individuals with gastrointestinal concerns. Dr. Paolucci is located in the new Ambulatory Care Center building at 3330 S. Rio Grande Ave. in Montrose and is accepting new patients.
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Photo caption: Montrose Regional Health is announcing the arrival of Montrose’s first gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Paolucci.
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
