Dr. Claire Reed has committed over 30 years to the medical field, with the last 14 years dedicated to working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). She believes that family medicine is designed to provide a comprehensive, holistic, long-term model of care that is integrated and patient centered. Her primary goal is to empower patients with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions and collaborate with them to achieve their health goals. Dr. Reed has gained experience in all areas of Family Medicine including OB, hospital, ER, urgent care, Hospice and nursing home care. In addition to providing patient care, she has also served as Chief Medical Officer. Her interests are focused on patient education, women’s health, hospice care, and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Dr. Reed was born in Malawi, lived in Canada, Australia, South Africa and Great Britain before coming to the states where she’s lived in Texas, Kansas, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Colorado. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. She announced it at age 4 and never changed her mind. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Reed loves to read, craft and spend time with her family. She also enjoys listening to 80s music, going to concerts, watching college sports and rooting for the Green Bay Packers.
Graduate Education:
Texas A& M Health Science Center – Med School
Undergraduate Education:
Southwestern University, Georgetown TX – Chemistry
Residency Education:
University of Kansas Wichita Wesley Family Medicine Residency
Special Achievement/Awards:
- Governor appointed Board member for the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) 2020-2025
- Institutional Review Board Parkview Hospital 2021-2025
- CHAMPS Mountain/Plains Clinical Network (MPCN) Steering Committee 2023-current
- Several presentations including
- Practical Exploration of Integrating SUD into Primary Care
- MAT in the FQHC Setting
- The Opioid Epidemic: An Overview of the Science of Addiction and Discussion of Treatment
- MAT Best Practices, PCP Perspective on Challenges and Solutions, Operationalizing MAT Delivery in Primary Care
Experience:
- 30+ years in medicine, 14 in an FQHC
- Full spectrum Family Medicine including OB, hospital, ER, urgent care, Hospice and nursing home
- Chief Medical Officer
- Interim CEO at High Plains