About
Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger is a board-certified family physician with over 27 years of experience in Leadville and Lake County, Colorado. She completed her undergraduate studies, medical school, and residency all at the University of Colorado. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified her in her specialty. She also holds a full professorship, serving as academic and clinical faculty at both the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Rocky Vista University Osteopathic Medical School. There she teaches medical students during their rural family medicine rotations.
Dr. Zwerdlinger grew up in Conifer, Colorado, and her love of mountain life drew her to Leadville. Her clinical scope spans every age and stage, from newborns through end of life, covering preventive care, chronic conditions, and urgent illness. She has co-authored multiple articles and studies on high-altitude physiology. She serves as physician advisor for the High Mountain Institute and a local search and rescue group, and she consults with Outward Bound on medical matters internationally. Outside medicine, Dr. Zwerdlinger is an avid mountain biker, rock climber, ice climber, and backcountry skier. She and her husband Jeff raise their two teenagers on a ranch. Leadville Mayor Greg Labbe honored her with a proclamation of Dr. Lisa Day. She has received multiple Vitals Patients' Choice and Compassionate Doctor Awards, Herald Democrat Best Provider recognition, and the Colorado Hospital Association Superhero Award for her COVID response.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Colorado
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency
University of Colorado
Additional Training
Academic and clinical faculty (full professor) at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Rocky Vista University Osteopathic Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zwerdlinger right for?
Dr. Zwerdlinger serves patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults managing complex conditions. Patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders find strong support in her preventive and chronic care focus. Outdoor enthusiasts and altitude-sensitive patients benefit from her deep expertise in high-altitude physiology. She works especially well with uninsured patients, those on high-deductible plans, and families seeking a consistent relationship with one doctor. Anyone in Lake County who values direct access and unhurried visits fits naturally into her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zwerdlinger treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her focus areas include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other chronic diseases. She also manages acute illness, performs office procedures, and brings specialized knowledge to high-altitude physiology conditions common in the Lake County area.
Yes. Dr. Zwerdlinger sees patients from birth through end of life. She describes her practice as spanning the full spectrum, from preventive care to chronic and urgent conditions, for every age and gender.
Yes. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified Dr. Zwerdlinger in family medicine. She also holds a full professorship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Rocky Vista University Osteopathic Medical School.
Dr. Zwerdlinger completed her undergraduate degree, medical school, and residency at the University of Colorado. She has remained deeply connected to the University of Colorado as academic and clinical faculty, teaching family medicine to students on rural rotations.
Yes. Dr. Lisa makes home visits throughout Lake County. She sees patients in the office, via telehealth, or in person at their home, depending on what the patient needs.
Dr. Zwerdlinger puts the patient at the center of every decision. She believes care should reach the patient where they are, when they need it, and at a price they can afford. She schedules appointments based on patient need rather than time constraints, allowing for thorough, unhurried visits.
Yes. Dr. Zwerdlinger has earned multiple Vitals Patients' Choice Awards, Vitals Compassionate Doctor Awards, and Herald Democrat Best Provider honors. She received the Colorado Hospital Association Superhero Award for her COVID response. Leadville Mayor Greg Labbe honored her with a proclamation of Dr. Lisa Day.
Yes. Dr. Zwerdlinger has co-authored multiple articles and studies on high-altitude physiology. She serves as physician advisor for the High Mountain Institute and a local search and rescue group, and she consults with Outward Bound internationally on medical matters related to altitude and outdoor medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026