About
Dr. David Chavez is a board-certified family physician practicing in Brighton, Colorado. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Colorado State University in 1993, then went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony's Hospital in Westminster, Colorado, finishing in 2000.
A multigenerational Coloradoan, Dr. Chavez was the first in his family to go to college and medical school. He delivered over 1,000 babies in his first five years of practice and still sees patients today whom he first met during residency. His career has genuinely spanned cradle to end of life; he continues to volunteer as a hospice director. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He served as a Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from 2000 to 2019 and earned recognition as a Golden Stethoscope Finalist Nominee in 2017. Dr. Chavez is passionate about prevention and longevity, with a particular clinical focus on heart disease, diabetes, cancer, neurologic disorders, and degenerative disease. He also offers hormone replacement therapy as clinically appropriate. A personal experience losing his father-in-law to a preventable condition, and later identifying the same condition in his wife through MDVIP screenings, deepened his commitment to early detection. He speaks both English and Spanish. Outside the clinic, he enjoys skiing, hiking, travel, and time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, 1993
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1997
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Anthony's Hospital, Westminster, CO, 1998-2000
Additional Training
Internship: St. Anthony's Hospital, Westminster, CO, 1997-1998
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chavez right for?
Dr. Chavez is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship built around prevention. Patients concerned about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or neurologic conditions benefit from his focus on early detection. He serves patients across all life stages, from young families to older adults managing complex health concerns. Those interested in hormone replacement therapy or end-of-life planning will find relevant expertise in his practice. Spanish-speaking patients are also welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chavez focuses on the conditions he calls the four horsemen of mortality: heart disease and diabetes, cancer, neurologic disorders, and degenerative disease. He approaches each through early identification and prevention. He also manages a broad range of primary care concerns across all life stages.
Yes, Dr. Chavez holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony's Hospital in Westminster, Colorado.
Yes, Dr. Chavez offers hormone replacement therapy as clinically appropriate. He evaluates each patient individually to determine whether this treatment fits their health goals and medical profile.
Dr. Chavez believes prevention can shape a patient's vitality today and in the final decade of life. He uses the annual MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes 18+ advanced screenings and diagnostic tests, to identify risk markers early. His goal is to treat, prevent, or reverse conditions before they become serious.
Dr. Chavez has practiced family medicine in Brighton, Colorado since his residency training, which he completed in 2000. He still sees patients today whom he first treated during his first month of residency.
Yes, Dr. Chavez has built a career spanning cradle to end of life. He has delivered over 1,000 babies, cared for patients across decades, and continues to volunteer as a hospice director.
Yes, Dr. Chavez speaks both English and Spanish, making his practice accessible to Spanish-speaking patients in the Brighton area.
A personal experience shaped Dr. Chavez's commitment to early detection. He lost his father-in-law to a preventable condition. Through the MDVIP Wellness Program screenings, he then discovered that his wife was silently carrying the same condition, allowing him to identify and treat it early.
Dr. Chavez completed his undergraduate studies at Colorado State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 1993. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997. He then completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony's Hospital in Westminster, Colorado.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026