Dr. Elizabeth YurthMD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP

Sports Medicine

at Boulder Longevity Institute — Boulder, CO

About

Dr. Elizabeth Yurth co-founded Boulder Longevity Institute in 2006 and serves as its Chief Medical Officer. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of California, Irvine. Her fellowship training in Sports and Spine Medicine took place at Stanford-affiliated Sports Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Palo Alto. She holds dual fellowships in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, along with a fellowship in Human Potential and Epigenetic Medicine.

Dr. Yurth carries double board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She brings more than 30 years of clinical experience and has logged over 500 hours of continuing medical education in longevity, epigenetics, bioidentical hormone therapy, regenerative peptides, and regenerative orthopedic procedures. SSRP selected her as one of 25 Mastermind members and she serves as a founding faculty member of the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute. Her clinical passions include cellular medicine, mitochondrial health, peptide therapy, NAD, autophagy, spermidine, epigenetics, and women's hormonal health. She lectures at the SSRP Peptide World Congress and has spoken at Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Residency

University of California – Irvine

Fellowship

Sports and Spine Medicine, Stanford-affiliated Sports Orthopedics and Rehabilitation (SOAR), Palo Alto, CA; Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (FAARM); Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAARFM); Fellowship in Human Potential and Epigenetic Medicine

Additional Training

500+ hours CME in Longevity, Nutrition, Epigenetics, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Regenerative Peptide Treatments, and Regenerative Orthopedic Procedures

Certifications

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
Board Certified in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (FAARM)
Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAARFM)
Fellow, Seeds Scientific Research & Performance (FSSRP)

Conditions Treated

osteoarthritis
back pain
sports injuries
arthritis
joint pain
hormone imbalance
menopause
weight management
chronic inflammatory disease
autoimmune disorders
diabetes
neurodegenerative disease
cardiovascular disease
chronic pain

Who is Dr. Yurth right for?

Dr. Yurth works well with adults seeking a cellular-level approach to aging, chronic disease, or orthopedic concerns. Patients dealing with osteoarthritis, joint pain, hormone imbalance, autoimmune disorders, or neurodegenerative conditions benefit from her combined background in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. She also serves patients who want proactive longevity strategies, including hormonal optimization, peptide therapy, and metabolic health. Those curious about epigenetics or advanced anti-aging protocols find a strong match in her clinical depth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Yurth treats a wide range of conditions including osteoarthritis, joint pain, back pain, sports injuries, hormone imbalance, menopause, chronic inflammatory disease, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease, and chronic pain. Her cellular medicine approach means she addresses underlying biological dysfunction rather than managing symptoms alone.

Yes. Dr. Yurth holds double board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through ABPMR and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through ABAARM. She also holds fellowships through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute.

Dr. Yurth earned her medical degree at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of California, Irvine. Her fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine took place at Stanford-affiliated Sports Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Palo Alto, CA. She also completed fellowships in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine and in Human Potential and Epigenetic Medicine.

Dr. Yurth spent 27 years serving the Boulder orthopedic community before transitioning full-time to Boulder Longevity Institute in 2021. Her fellowship training in Sports and Spine Medicine grounded her in musculoskeletal care. At BLI, she applies regenerative and cellular medicine tools to orthopedic conditions, moving beyond pain management toward long-term healing.

Yes. Dr. Yurth has deep expertise in medically managed peptide therapy. BLI launched its peptide program in 2017, and Dr. Yurth lectures on peptides at the SSRP Peptide World Congress. She uses peptides for goals including immune modulation, neurogenic pain, hormonal optimization, and anti-aging.

Dr. Yurth takes a personalized, data-driven approach to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She focuses on understanding each patient's hormonal baseline before designing a protocol. Her clinical interests include women's health, testosterone, estrogen, and the role hormones play in athletic performance, injury prevention, and longevity.

Yes. Dr. Yurth sees patients via telemedicine. BLI holds licenses in multiple states and works with international clients in some capacity, so patients outside Colorado can access her care.

Dr. Yurth brings a rare combination of 30-plus years of orthopedic clinical experience with advanced training in cellular medicine, epigenetics, and regenerative therapies. She serves as a founding faculty member and Mastermind member at the SSRP Institute. Her practice framework goes beyond root-cause functional medicine to target cellular pathways, which she calls the root cause of the root cause.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026