About
David Z. Tusek, MD is the founder of Cloud Medical DPC and a board-certified family physician based in Boulder, Colorado. He earned his medical degree in 1999 and trained as an emergency room physician in a small Colorado mountain town. During a late-night ER shift in 2009, he recognized that 50 to 75 percent of the patients he treated could have received safe, effective care in an outpatient setting. That observation set him on a path to pioneer direct primary care in Boulder County.
Dr. Tusek holds memberships in the Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Institute of Functional Medicine. His clinical interests span metabolic health, hormone replacement therapy, gut microbiome analysis, preventive cardiology, sports performance, and nutritional counseling. He is passionate about salutogenesis, the science of generating health rather than simply managing disease. Dr. Tusek also serves as a founding partner of Ravel Health, an alternative healthcare marketplace. He has spoken as a keynote presenter at The Highland Institute and has appeared on multiple podcasts exploring the future of medicine and human health. His goal for every patient is to serve as an ever-available champion for their best interests and an advocate for their greatest vitality.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical degree earned 1999
Residency
Emergency Medicine residency in Colorado
Additional Training
Memberships in the Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Institute of Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tusek right for?
Dr. Tusek is a strong fit for adults, families, and seniors who want a proactive approach to health. High-performance individuals and executives benefit from his metabolic, cardiovascular, and sports medicine expertise. Patients managing hormonal imbalances, gut health issues, or chronic disease find his functional medicine approach well-suited to their needs. His broad scope covers pediatrics through adult medicine, making him a good choice for households seeking one trusted physician. Same-day and virtual access make him especially practical for busy patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tusek treats a wide range of conditions across family medicine, internal medicine, and urgent care. His clinical focus includes metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut microbiome dysfunction, cardiovascular risk, and sports injuries. He also manages preventive care, gynecological health, and pediatric visits under one membership.
Dr. Tusek practices salutogenesis, a health-generation framework focused on building wellness rather than simply reacting to illness. He combines functional medicine tools, advanced diagnostics, and preventive programming to help patients reach their best health. His goal for every patient is to serve as an ever-available champion for their greatest vitality.
Yes, Dr. Tusek holds board certification in family medicine. He also maintains memberships in the Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Tusek uses tools like continuous glucose monitoring, GI Map microbiome testing, and the Cleerly coronary scan. These diagnostics give patients detailed insight into metabolic and cardiovascular health. He pairs these findings with targeted wellness programming and nutritional counseling.
Yes, hormone replacement therapy is a core part of Dr. Tusek's clinical practice. He evaluates hormonal health as part of a comprehensive metabolic and wellness assessment. Members can address HRT needs without additional copays or separate referrals.
Dr. Tusek trained as an emergency room physician in a small Colorado mountain town after earning his medical degree in 1999. His ER experience gave him a broad clinical foundation and a sharp understanding of acute and urgent care. That background now informs how he handles urgent care needs within his direct primary care practice.
Yes, Dr. Tusek sees patients across all age groups, including children, adults, and seniors. His membership covers pediatrics, gynecology, and adult medicine under one flat monthly fee. Families can rely on a single physician for comprehensive household care.
Yes, Dr. Tusek has delivered keynote presentations at The Highland Institute and appeared on multiple podcasts exploring the future of medicine and human health. He also serves as a founding partner of Ravel Health, an alternative healthcare marketplace. His thought leadership extends to the Cloud Salutogenesis Journal, a 40-day health and life planner he created for members.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026