About
Dr. Steve Barrick has built his family medicine career in Colorado Springs across more than three decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1980. He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1985. He completed his internship at Metropolitan General Hospital in Pinellas Park, Florida, followed by a Family Medicine residency at Des Moines General Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Barrick holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and maintains membership in the American Osteopathic Association. He has served as Treasurer of the El Paso County Medical Society since 2010. Colorado Springs Style named him a Colorado Top Doc in 2014, 2016, and 2017. He affiliates with UCHealth Memorial Hospital and Penrose Hospital. His clinical focus includes chronic condition management for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Dr. Barrick treats every patient with the same care he would want for his own family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Luther College, Bachelor of Arts, Biology/Chemistry 1980
Medical School
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Residency
Family Medicine, Des Moines General Hospital, Des Moines, IA 1985-1987
Additional Training
Internship: Metropolitan General Hospital, Pinellas Park, FL, 1984-1985
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barrick right for?
Dr. Barrick is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused, preventive approach. He works well with patients who want direct access to their doctor, including after-hours phone availability. Those who value comprehensive annual wellness screenings and a custom health plan will find his MDVIP model a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barrick focuses on family medicine with particular attention to chronic condition management. He regularly treats patients living with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His preventive approach, built into the MDVIP Wellness Program, helps members better control these conditions over time.
Yes. Dr. Barrick holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Des Moines General Hospital.
Dr. Barrick has practiced family medicine in Colorado Springs for more than 30 years. That tenure gives him deep familiarity with the local medical community and established relationships with many area specialists.
Yes. Dr. Barrick makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns rather than relying solely on office visits during regular hours.
Dr. Barrick sees his patients personally at every office visit. Members do not get redirected to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant when they come in for an appointment.
Colorado Springs Style named Dr. Barrick a Colorado Top Doc in 2014, 2016, and 2017. He has also served as Treasurer of the El Paso County Medical Society since 2010, reflecting his long-standing involvement in the local medical community.
Dr. Barrick trained at several institutions. He completed his internship at Metropolitan General Hospital in Pinellas Park, Florida, and his Family Medicine residency at Des Moines General Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1985.
Yes. Dr. Barrick has developed relationships with many medical specialists throughout Colorado Springs over his 30-plus years of practice. For cases requiring care beyond what is available locally, his MDVIP affiliation also connects patients to Medical Centers of Excellence at leading institutions nationwide.
Dr. Barrick affiliates with UCHealth Memorial Hospital and Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. These affiliations support continuity of care when members need hospital-level treatment.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026