About
Dr. Dale Rellas is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and sports medicine specialist practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. He earned his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Pre-Med at the University of Notre Dame. He then completed his MD at UT Health San Antonio. His Family Medicine residency took him to Poudre Valley Hospital, right in the community where he now practices. He went on to complete a Sports Medicine fellowship at O'Connor Hospital, a Stanford-affiliated program, earning his Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM).
Dr. Rellas brings more than 15 years of experience across family, urgent, and sports medicine. He treats the full range of conditions: chronic disease, acute injuries, musculoskeletal problems, pediatric concerns, and preventive care. He is passionate about sports medicine, joint health, and helping patients manage chronic illness before it becomes debilitating. His care philosophy centers on knowing patients across every stage of life. As he puts it, his approach to family care is rooted in developing personal relationships with patients and their families, ensuring he remains accessible through all of life's stages. He and his wife Kendra, a registered nurse with more than a decade of experience in Northern Colorado, live in Fort Collins with their three daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, Anthropology + Pre-Med
Medical School
UT Health San Antonio
Residency
Poudre Valley Hospital (Family Medicine)
Fellowship
O'Connor Hospital, Stanford-affiliated (Sports Medicine)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rellas right for?
Dr. Rellas works well with families who want one physician they can rely on from newborns through mature adults. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma benefit from his long-term, relationship-driven approach. Athletes and active individuals dealing with injuries, concussions, tendinopathy, or joint pain find strong support in his sports medicine background. He also fits patients who want a doctor they can reach directly and quickly, without waiting weeks for an appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rellas treats a wide range of conditions across the lifespan. He manages chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. He also treats acute and chronic injuries including strains, sprains, fractures, tendinopathy, nerve entrapments, and concussions. He handles everyday concerns like UTIs, sinus infections, anxiety, and ADHD, along with preventive and wellness care for all ages.
Yes. Dr. Rellas holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM), which reflects advanced fellowship training beyond standard family medicine residency.
Dr. Rellas earned his MD from UT Health San Antonio. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. He then finished a Sports Medicine fellowship at O'Connor Hospital, a Stanford-affiliated program.
Yes. Dr. Rellas cares for patients from newborns through mature adults. He offers newborn and infant visits, well-child exams, school and sports physicals, and adolescent wellness care. Families can bring children of all ages to the practice.
Dr. Rellas takes a full-spectrum approach to sports medicine. He evaluates and treats acute injuries like fractures and concussions, manages chronic issues like tendinopathy and osteoarthritis, and guides athletes through return-to-play decisions. He uses advanced point-of-care ultrasound with the SonoSite PX to assess soft tissue injuries and joint problems during the visit. He also coordinates care with physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons when needed.
Yes. Dr. Rellas offers sports medicine and MSK consultations to non-members. Non-member consultations are available for $100. Diagnostic ultrasound and injections are also available to non-members at $75 each.
Dr. Rellas takes a prevention-first approach to chronic disease. He works with patients to manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through regular monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle guidance. Because his panel stays intentionally smaller, he can follow each patient closely over time.
Yes. Dr. Rellas uses the SonoSite PX, a hospital-grade point-of-care ultrasound system. He uses it to evaluate soft tissue injuries, joint pain, and abdominal concerns directly during your visit. Members pay $40 for diagnostic ultrasound; non-members pay $75.
Dr. Rellas conducts his care in English.
Dr. Rellas has lived and worked in the Fort Collins community for more than 15 years. He completed his residency at Poudre Valley Hospital here and has built his career in Northern Colorado. He and his family call this community home.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026