About
Dr. Dale Spencer holds board certification in family medicine and brings more than two decades of primary care experience to WorldClinic. He treats patients across the full age spectrum, from pediatric to geriatric, in both acute and chronic care settings. His patient experience spans military communities, rural and suburban populations, and the medically underserved. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Spencer began his career as a Medevac helicopter pilot before transitioning to medicine as a retired Army officer. That background took him across the country and around the world, including formative years growing up in Europe. He carries particular clinical interest in travel medicine and lifestyle medicine. He currently lives in Colorado, where he enjoys year-round outdoor activities.
Education & Training
Medical School
Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Spencer right for?
Dr. Spencer is a natural fit for patients who want a family physician with broad real-world experience. Families, military-connected patients, and individuals managing chronic conditions across all life stages benefit from his scope of care. His interest in travel medicine makes him especially useful for patients who spend time in unfamiliar environments. Patients drawn to lifestyle-focused care will find his approach practical and grounded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dale Spencer specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. He carries particular clinical interest in travel medicine and lifestyle medicine. He treats patients of all ages, from children through older adults, in both acute and chronic care settings.
Yes. Dr. Spencer holds board certification as a family physician. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Spencer has cared for military communities, rural and suburban populations, and the medically underserved. His career as a retired Army officer took him across the country and internationally, giving him broad cross-cultural clinical experience.
Yes. Dr. Spencer is a retired Army officer who began his career as a Medevac helicopter pilot. That experience shaped his ability to deliver care in dynamic and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Spencer focuses on helping patients make sustainable changes that support long-term health. His interest in lifestyle medicine complements his family medicine background, giving patients a physician who addresses both immediate concerns and underlying health patterns.
Yes. Travel medicine is one of Dr. Spencer's specific clinical interests. His own extensive travel and military career inform his practical approach to health risks, destination preparation, and care for patients who move frequently or work globally.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026