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Michael Hjelkrem, MD

Michael Hjelkrem, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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70 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
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    Show compassion and empathy

    • Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
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    He is extremely nice and professional.

    • Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
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    Professional manner he presented himself

    • Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
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    I was treated with a maximum amount of care, and respect, & information.

    • Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
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    I felt at ease the moment I met Dr. Hjelkrem, he has a great bedside presence.

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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    Professional care

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
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    Great and answering questions and given us the correct information.

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
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    Because everthing worked so well

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
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    Very friendly person!!

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
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    Expertise and skill. Explains things well. Listens carefully. Compassionate.

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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    Great care and explanations

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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    Very knowledgeable and professional. Great bedside manor, he cares about his patients

    • Reviewed on May 31, 2026
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    He is very kind and makes me feel easy and comfortable about precedure.

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    professional and good bedside manner

    • Reviewed on May 28, 2026
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    He took my case from another provider at the office and was more then wonderful helping me with my issues. I'm very grateful to have him as my new Dr.

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
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    He is very competent, communicates well and is friendly.

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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    I liked him and he gave me a lot of information about how to lose the weight to improve fatty liver.

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    everything went well he explained everything he was easy to talk to and professional

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    Excelente Doctor, very polite through full, knowing pacient problems. Very good Doctor, Excelente person and very respectful person.

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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    Draft Hjelkrem had a very pleasant bedside manner, was professional in his explanation of the procedure in advance, as well as explaining measures taken post-procedure.

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  • About Michael Hjelkrem, MD

    Dr. Hjelkrem is a Retired Colonel from the US Army, with a multitude of military accolades. Dr. Hjelkrem's career is marked by significant contributions to military medicine, gastroenterology, and medical education, making him a respected figure in his field. When he's not seeing patients, he loves spending time with his wife and three kids. They enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing, and they like to travel together. He's also passionate about playing the piano and reading in his free time.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Hjelkrem is known for being kind, caring, and passionate about his work. He is dedicated to delivering exceptional, modern, and uptodate care to his patients. This includes clear communication and developing successful treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    CO, DR0042430

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare Network of Colorado

    NPI

    1518949437