Dr. Christopher FoxM.D.
Endocrinology
at The Alpine Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, PC — Superior, CO
About
Dr. Christopher R. Fox is a board-certified endocrinologist with more than 20 years of practice in Colorado. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Utah Medical Center before pursuing his fellowship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. In 2019, he co-founded The Alpine Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, PC in Superior, Colorado.
Dr. Fox holds a deep clinical interest in thyroid disease, including the evaluation of thyroid nodules and management of thyroid cancer. He focuses on diabetes, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity, blending endocrine science with psychology and personal development to help patients make lasting health changes. His peers have recognized him as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for ten consecutive years. In 2023, 5280 Magazine awarded him its peer-nominated Top Doctor accolade. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Fox speaks publicly on the challenges of living with and overcoming Type 2 diabetes. He stays active through biking, hiking, running, and skiing, and spends time with his wife and two adult children. He is an avid reader and self-described podcast enthusiast.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Utah Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fox right for?
Dr. Fox is a strong fit for adults managing diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic conditions such as fatty liver disease and obesity. Patients dealing with thyroid disorders, including nodules or thyroid cancer, benefit from his deep clinical focus in this area. He works well with patients who want a physician who integrates behavioral and psychological insight alongside medical treatment. Those seeking a long-term partnership with an experienced, award-recognized endocrinologist will find his approach particularly effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fox specializes in diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, fatty liver disease, and obesity. He also manages parathyroid and metabolic disorders. His clinical focus combines endocrine science with practical strategies for lasting lifestyle change.
Yes, Dr. Fox holds board certification in endocrinology. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center and completed his fellowship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Fox earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center and his fellowship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Fox has practiced endocrinology in Colorado for more than 20 years. He co-founded The Alpine Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, PC in Superior in 2019.
Dr. Fox has earned the Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation for ten consecutive years. In 2023, 5280 Magazine also named him a Top Doctor. Both recognitions come through peer nomination by fellow physicians.
Dr. Fox combines endocrine science with psychology and personal development strategies. He helps patients identify the behavioral and physiological factors driving their conditions. His goal is to support meaningful, lasting changes in health rather than short-term fixes.
Yes, Dr. Fox manages thyroid cancer as part of his clinical focus. He also evaluates thyroid nodules and treats hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Thyroid disease represents a longstanding area of deep clinical interest for him.
Yes, Dr. Fox gives public talks focused on the challenges of living with and overcoming Type 2 diabetes. He draws on both clinical expertise and a commitment to patient education in these presentations.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026