Dr. Ernesto Herfter, MD
Family Medicine
accepting new patients
Locations
Centura Health Physician Group Primary Care Porter
950 E Harvard Ave Ste 200
Denver
, CO 80210
About Me
My philosophy is to strive for personalized medicine as much as possible while focusing on prevention, lifestyle modification, and minimally invasive care. I believe that a large portion of current health needs are caused by our immediate environment and lifestyle.
Languages
French
Spanish
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Health Net
- HealthPlus
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Husky Health
- inHealth
- INTotal Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Peach State Health Plan
- Simply Healthcare Plans
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wellcare of Georgia
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pharyngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Excessive Sweating
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Sprain
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Biopsy
- Breast Exam
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Joint Injection
- Liver Function Test
- Mole Removal
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exams
- Physical Examination
- Pregnancy Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Skin Biopsy
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Stitches
- Thyroid Screening
- Vaccination
- Wellness Examination