Joel Schaler, M.D.

Dr. Schaler is the Chief of Staff at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Schaler and his wife Laurie Walters have two children; Morgaan born in 1997 and Cole born in 2001. Laurie is certified in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and has her own practice in Salida, White Crane Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs.

Medical Interests include:

• Complementary Medicines
• Obstetrics and Newborn Care
• Colposcopy
• Widlerness Medicine
• Sports Medicine

He also volunteers at the annual 9Health Fair providing skin cancer checks and with Tar Wars - tobacco-effects education for kids.

Personal interests include kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, and music.

Medical Education:

MD: 1994

University of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado

Undergraduate:

BA Counseling Psychology: 1978

Prescott College

Prescott, AZ

Undergraduate:

Teacher Certification

Secondary Sciences Teacher Certification

University of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado

Family Physician Residency: 1997

St. Marys Family Practice Residency

Grand Junction, Colorado