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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Marsha Alger, MD
1.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dr. Marsha Alger, MD
1.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.They currently practice at Optum Medical Group Colorado and are affiliated with Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. At present, Dr. Alger received an average rating of 1.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alger also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alger is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Locations

  1. 1 Briargate Office
    2405 Research Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
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
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pharyngitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Colposcopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Feb 11, 2021
Dr. Alger is both knowledgeable and compassionate and actual cares about your health and problems.
Jerry — Feb 11, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Alger is described as compassionate, conscientious, and calm. She believes in treating all patients with the respect, compassion, and thoughtfulness she would give to her own family.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is a family medicine specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa (Carver) College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Marsha Alger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alger's profile.

Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is affiliated with Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.

Yes, Dr. Marsha Alger, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Alger has over 28 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Optum Colorado

    1633 Medical Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO

  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

    1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO

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