About
Dr. Anita Lane grew up in Joliet, Illinois and became the first physician in her family. S. in Speech from Northwestern University in 1987, then completed medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Her residency in Internal Medicine took her back to Northwestern, where she trained under one of the country's leading academic programs.
After moving to Colorado Springs in 1994, Dr. Lane spent 17 years with Penrose-St. Francis Medical Group before founding Touchstone Internal Medicine in 2012. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and the Fellow designation from the American College of Physicians. Her clinical focus centers on preventive health and working through diagnostically complex cases. Outside medicine, she has served on the boards of Centura Health, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and the Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival. She is married with three daughters and pursues outdoor fitness, reading, and musical theatre in her spare time.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, B.S. Speech, 1987
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern University
Certifications
Who is Dr. Lane right for?
Dr. Lane is a strong fit for adults seeking experienced internal medicine care. Patients managing chronic conditions or complex diagnostic questions benefit from her depth of training. She has a particular interest in preventive health and helping patients work through difficult or unresolved cases. Adults who want a long-term physician relationship with someone deeply rooted in the Colorado Springs community will find her an excellent match.
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Dr. Lane specializes in internal medicine for adults, with a particular focus on preventive health and complex diagnostic cases. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and the Fellow designation from the American College of Physicians. Her 30-plus years of clinical experience give her a strong foundation for managing both routine and complicated medical situations.
Dr. Lane has scaled back her overall workload but continues to see patients and plans to remain available for years to come. Prospective patients should contact Touchstone Internal Medicine directly to ask about her current availability.
Dr. Lane completed medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She then trained in Internal Medicine through a residency at Northwestern University, where she had also earned her undergraduate degree.
Dr. Lane moved to Colorado Springs in 1994. She practiced with Penrose-St. Francis Medical Group for 17 years before founding Touchstone Internal Medicine in 2012, giving her more than three decades of roots in the community.
Dr. Lane trains and practices in internal medicine, which focuses on adult care. Touchstone Internal Medicine's child and dependent memberships fall primarily under Dr. Flick, who holds family medicine training and sees patients of all ages.
Dr. Lane is passionate about preventive medicine and enjoys working through complicated diagnostic cases. She believes in establishing meaningful long-term relationships with patients and using that knowledge to help them live healthier lives.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026