About
Dr. Brandon Combs is a board-certified internist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado and has served on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine since 2010, holding the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine.
Dr. Combs has held clinical appointments at the University of Colorado Hospital and the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He co-founded the Teachable Moment section in JAMA Internal Medicine and served as its editor from 2013 to 2025. He earned multiple Clinical Excellence Awards from the CU School of Medicine, recognition as one of Denver's Top Doctors in Internal Medicine, and the Clinician-Educator of the Year award from the Society of General Internal Medicine. He served as Associate Director of Evidence Based Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from 2016 to 2025 and as Senior Fellow for Medical Education at the Lown Institute. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Zimbabwe. His scholarly work focuses on optimizing care and reducing unnecessary health interventions. Outside medicine, he enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling through Colorado with his wife and three children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Colorado
Additional Training
Associate Director of Evidence Based Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2016-2025; Senior Fellow for Medical Education, Lown Institute
Certifications
Who is Dr. Combs right for?
Dr. Combs is a strong fit for adults who want evidence-based primary care grounded in science and delivered with intention. Patients who prefer a physician who carefully weighs the value of each intervention will appreciate his approach. He works well with individuals who want to make fully informed decisions about their health. His background in preventive medicine makes him effective with patients focused on long-term health optimization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Combs holds board certification in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Combs grounds his care in science and guides each decision with compassion, practicality, and intention. He works with patients to make informed choices and avoids interventions unlikely to offer meaningful benefit. His approach centers on what truly supports each patient's individual health goals.
Dr. Combs has received multiple Clinical Excellence Awards from the CU School of Medicine. He earned recognition as one of Denver's Top Doctors in Internal Medicine and received the Clinician-Educator of the Year award from the Society of General Internal Medicine.
Dr. Combs has served on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine since 2010, reaching the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine. He served as Associate Director of Evidence Based Medicine there from 2016 to 2025 and as Senior Fellow for Medical Education at the Lown Institute.
Dr. Combs co-founded the Teachable Moment section in JAMA Internal Medicine and served as its editor from 2013 to 2025. His scholarly work focuses on optimizing care and reducing unnecessary health interventions.
Dr. Combs earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado, where he later joined the faculty.
Yes. Preventive medicine is a core focus for Dr. Combs. His scholarly work and clinical approach both emphasize reducing unnecessary interventions and helping patients optimize their long-term health through evidence-based strategies.
Dr. Combs served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Zimbabwe, where he promoted cross-cultural collaboration in medical education and the application of best evidence to patient care.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026