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
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Polyneuropathy
- Pericardial Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Low Back Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Gastritis
- Tremor
- Lipid Disorders
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Hypoglycemia
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Indigestion
- Celiac Disease
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Muscle Weakness
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Itchy Skin
- Sore Throat
- Prostatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Overactive Bladder
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Hip Sprain
- Cold Sore
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Malaise and Fatigue
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Abdominal Disorders
- Fungal Infections
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Back Pain
- Breast Diseases
- Skin Infections
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Otitis Media
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Viral Infection
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophageal Diseases
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Warts
- Anxiety
- Bunion
- Genital Warts
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Obesity
- Essential Tremor
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Gait Abnormality
- Sarcoidosis
- Confusion
- Hypercalcemia
- Menopause
- Venous Insufficiency
- Urinary Incontinence
- Acute Bronchitis
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Earwax Buildup
- Chest Pain
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Yeast Infections
- Hair Loss
- Larynx Conditions
- Spondylosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Dysentery
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Pharyngitis
- Sleep Disorders
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Nausea
- Bronchitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Laryngitis
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Heart Disease
- Emphysema
- Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Shortness of Breath
- Outer Ear Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Diabetes Type 1
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Overweight
- Fibromyalgia
- Elbow Injuries
- Muscle Spasm
- Pneumonia
- Limb Pain
- Dermatitis
- Knee Disorders
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Allergies
- Insomnia
- Hypokalemia
- Stomach Diseases
- Foot Conditions
- Sleep Apnea
- Blood Disorders
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Heart Palpitations
- Urinary Stones
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cellulitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Bone Disorders
- Cough
- Metabolic Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Sinusitis
- Breast Pain
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Vertigo
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Chronic Neck Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Coccygeal Pain
- Hypotension
- Heartburn
- Bladder Diseases
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Pollen Allergy
- Excessive Sweating
- Acute Laryngitis
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Acute Sinusitis
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Ulcer
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Perimenopause
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Asthma
- Tinnitus
- Urinary Disorders
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Abdominal Pain
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Joint Pain
- Hyperlipidemia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Diabetes
- Dysphagia
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Thyroid Disease
- Wheezing
- Bursitis
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Acne
- Enteritis
- Pharyngitis
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Depressive Disorders
- Gout
- Hemorrhoids
- Headache
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Constipation
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Osteopenia
- Limb Cramp
- Hypertension
- Esophagitis
- Bronchospasm
- Anemia
- Genital Herpes
- Pulmonary Disease
- Thrombosis
- Administrative Physical
- Ear Disorders
- Shingles
- Autonomic Disorders
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Nosebleed
Procedures Performed
- Hepatitis Screening
- Stitches
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Liver Function Test
- Skin Biopsy
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Mole Removal
- Vaccination
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- HIV Screening
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Breast Exam
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Wellness Examination
- Pap Smear
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Physical Examination
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Pelvic Exams
- Biopsy
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Joint Injection
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Pregnancy Test
- Diabetes Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
- Immunization

