About
C. David Bird, MD has practiced family medicine in Colorado Springs for over 26 years. He grew up in the same neighborhood where his office now sits. That deep local rootedness shapes everything about how he practices. He knows some patients personally from childhood and cares for families across three generations.
Dr. Bird earned his Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1982. He completed his premedical coursework at the University of Dallas and earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1991. He then completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. At UTHSC San Antonio, he served as President of the Family Medicine Student Association and received the Dr. Alexander David Major Award. He holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves as a Primary Investigator for Legacy Clinical Trials. Dr. Bird focuses on chronic condition management, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He believes that listening carefully and working alongside each patient produces better health outcomes and more meaningful care relationships.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency
Family Medicine, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME (1992-1994)
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bird specializes in family medicine with a strong focus on chronic condition management. He regularly treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His approach combines active management of existing conditions with preventive planning to reduce future health risks.
Dr. Bird has practiced family medicine for over 26 years. He has spent that entire career in Colorado Springs, working in the same neighborhood where he grew up. That continuity means many of his patients have known him for decades.
Dr. Bird earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1991. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, finishing in 1994.
Dr. Bird is a Family Medicine physician with over 26 years of clinical experience. He holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and maintains affiliations with Penrose-St. Francis Healthcare Systems and University of Colorado Hospital.
Dr. Bird takes a highly personal approach to medicine. He emphasizes listening, understanding each patient's full situation, and working together toward individual health goals. His philosophy centers on addressing current needs while building a proactive plan to reduce future risks.
Yes. Dr. Bird sees patients from Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and surrounding areas beyond the city. His practice welcomes anyone seeking ongoing, relationship-driven family medicine care.
Dr. Bird serves as a Primary Investigator for Legacy Clinical Trials. This role keeps him engaged with current medical research and emerging treatment approaches relevant to his patients.
Yes. Dr. Bird makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns without going through an answering service.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026