Rory Bricker, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
720-848-5300
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical focuses include the diagnosis and management of stable coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease as well as the acute management of heart attacks. In addition, I have a strong interest in aggressive preventative therapies to reduce the risk of having a heart attack using lifestyle changes and established medical therapies, as well as offering options for investigational prevention therapies when appropriate for the individual and their goals. I participate in several preventative therapy trials including anti cholesterol and anti-inflammatory drugs after heart attack, in addition to renal artery denervation for management of resistant high blood pressure to reduce lifetime cardiovascular risk.
Care Philosophy
My goal in clinic is to inform a patient about their cardiovascular risks, then listen to understand their unique values so we can choose the best treatment path forward that aligns with their short and long term goals. This includes through lifestyle changes as well as medical therapy, percutaneous intervention, or investigational therapies when they are needed to achieve these goals.
Specialties
- General Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Circulatory System and Blood Vessel Health
Denervation
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Heart and Circulation
Angina, Angioplasty, Coronary Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Valve Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Artery Disease, Structural Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
My time away from the hospital is devoted to my wife, three kids, and our needy labrador. I love getting outside in the Colorado mountains to cycle, ski, and hike.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Temple University School of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of California–Berkeley (CA) (2006)
Residency Program
University of Maryland Program (2014)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2020)
University of Colorado (2019)
University of Colorado (2018)
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-5300
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5301
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Complex Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Peripheral Artery Disease Renal Artery Denervation Uncontrolled Hypertension
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests are in preventative and interventional therapies for coronary artery disease. I am a site investigator for the SPYRAL AFFIRM trial which evaluate renal artery denervation for treatment of resistant hypertension, principal investigator for the ARTEMIS trial evaluating anti-inflammatory IL-6 inhibitor following myocardial infarction, and principal investigator for the RADIQAL study evaluating innovative technology for radiation reduction during coronary angiogram procedures. I am also site investigator for the EVOLVE-MI trial evaluating PCSK9 inhibitor after myocardial infarction.
