About
Dr. Dygert serves as both physician and Chief Executive Officer at Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care in Colorado Springs. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University in 2009 and completed his Family Medicine residency in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2012. From 2012 to 2017, he practiced full-scope family medicine in Colby, Kansas. That role included inpatient medicine, obstetrics, emergency room coverage, two nursing homes, and an assisted living facility. He also directed Emergency Medical Services, led the county health department, and served as deputy coroner during those years. Dr. Dygert has described Pinnacle as the materialization of a dream he first envisioned in 2014. He believes the practice models a meaningful solution to some of the deepest problems in American healthcare. Outside the clinic, he is married to Jilinda and has five children in the Colorado Springs area. He loves outdoor activities and roots for the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Reds, and Ohio State.
Education & Training
Medical School
Kansas City University - Medicine (2009)
Residency
Family Medicine, Fort Wayne, IN (completed 2012)
Who is Dr. Dygert right for?
Dr. Dygert is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with unusually broad clinical experience. His background spans inpatient medicine, obstetrics, emergency care, and geriatric settings. Adults and families managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, longitudinal approach. Patients who value a physician deeply invested in reforming how primary care works will find his perspective distinctive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
O. from Kansas City University in 2009 and completed his Family Medicine residency in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2012. He then spent five years in full-scope family medicine in Colby, Kansas, covering inpatient medicine, obstetrics including c-sections, emergency room care, and two nursing homes. That breadth of training informs his approach to primary care today.
Dr. Dygert practices full-spectrum family medicine, managing acute illness, chronic disease, preventive care, and men's and women's health. His clinical history includes obstetrics, geriatric care, and emergency medicine. At Pinnacle, he focuses on the primary care needs of individuals and families across all age groups.
Dr. Dygert holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University and completed an accredited Family Medicine residency. His training covers the full scope of family medicine practice.
Dr. Dygert serves as physician and Chief Executive Officer at Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care. He co-founded the practice and leads its strategic direction alongside co-founder Travis J. Bockenstedt. He also maintains an active clinical panel and sees patients at the Colorado Springs location.
Dr. Dygert has described Pinnacle as the materialization of a dream he first had in 2014. After years of practicing in a demanding, multi-role rural medicine environment, he sought to build a model that puts the physician-patient relationship at the center of care. He co-founded Pinnacle to demonstrate a scalable solution to the challenges facing American healthcare.
Yes. Dr. Dygert's background in full-scope family medicine includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric care. At Pinnacle, he sees patients across the age spectrum, from children to older adults managing complex health needs.
Dr. Dygert believes Pinnacle models an impactful solution to the problems afflicting healthcare in the United States.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026