Susan Anzalone, MD by Photographer  Luke Wyckoff

About Dr. Anzalone

Learn about your doctor.

 

Susan Anzalone, MD is a board-certified neurologist who did her clinical fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Before that she completed her neurology residency at Loyola University Chicago Medical Center.  Her PGY2 and intern years were completed at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. She went to medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, and completed her undergrad studies in Sociology at University of Colorado at Boulder.  

Dr. Anzalone is board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Her professional associations, memberships and accolades are wide-ranging and include the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) where she was chosen to participate in “Neurology on the Hill” where she advocated for patient rights in DC. She was one of ten neurologists chosen to be a member of the AAN Small Practice Leadership Team in 2018. She is also a member of the American Medical Association (AMA) and Colorado Medical Society (CMS). She has served as the principle investigator for the ofatumumab and BTK clinical trials. She participated in the ocrelizumab and fingolimod trials while in fellowship. She regularly participates in international and national conferences such as the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), American Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS), Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting (AAN), and Recent Advances in Neurology (RAIN) a yearly review at UCSF.

Dr. Anzalone is committed to providing superior care for patients with multiple sclerosis and other immune-mediated neurologic diseases through advocacy, evidenced-based medicine, service and integrity.

Dr. Anzalone has served on the board of the National MS Society (NMSS) and is currently their only “Partner in MS Care” in the Denver/Boulder area. Dr. Anzalone presented “Breakthroughs in MS” for the NMSS in February 2020. She is also on the speaker bureau for the MS Association of America. She was a the recipient of the Biogen-Idec Fellowship Grant and the National MS Society Fellowship Grant for her fellowship at UCSF in 2015. She was chosen to be a fellow at the 2014 CMSC/ACTRIMS conference. Dr. Anzalone has led 3 NMSS Walk MS Teams in San Francisco, Denver and Boulder and continues to advocate for people with MS. Please join our 2021 Bike MS team!

Dr. Anzalone has extensively traveled throughout Central and South America, SE Asia, Africa and Europe, serving on medical missions to Kenya, Uganda and Ecuador. While in Ecuador she spent a day with a Shaman learning traditional and spiritual healing techniques.

Additionally, Dr. Anzalone has studied over 200 hours with world-renowned yoga teacher Rod Stryker, recently just completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training (YTT) in Denver, and finds yoga and meditation to be a critical component to her own spiritual, mental and physical health. Dr. Anzalone combines the latest research and cutting-edge medications with natural, integrative and alternative approaches to achieve superior results for her patients. In addition to utilizing high-efficacy treatments to stop or slow down MS, she also emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet, adequate restful sleep, exercise, spiritual practice, stress management and the value of a supportive group of friends and family.

Dr. Anzalone believes in the power of nature to heal, and loves to go hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, ATVing and snowmobiling. She’s also quite the foodie, always one of the first to try out a new Denver restaurant. She is an avid supporter of the arts including the Denver Art Museum and the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

Follow Dr. Anzalone on Twitter!

 

Training Institutions


Our Philosophy

It’s different.

 

At Colorado MS Center, we are paving the way for a new era in the practice of medicine.  Our healthcare system is broken, expensive, confusing, and lacks the care and attention that we believe is necessary for maximum health and wellness.  We value your time and believe the relationship with your doctor is vitally important.  We work together to address you as the powerful person you are, not as just another disease that needs curing. 

Throughout our time together we will work on establishing a holistic lifestyle with a healthy diet, rejuvenation through nature and exercise, nourishing social connections, and cutting edge research and data to guide our decisions about medications and other treatment modalities. Ultimately we are here to support you in living the best life possible!  

Our focus is to tune in to your needs, help you establish a state of supreme health, and co-create a life that brings you joy!  Our intention is to form a lifelong connection and provide you with the best possible medical care available.

 

OUR TEAM

 

Christina Weber, DNP

Nurse Practitioner

Christina is a doctorate prepared Nurse Practitioner (DNP). Christina attended Creighton University for her doctorate degree and Bethel College in Kansas for her undergraduate degree. It is exciting to have a DNP at our practice because nurse practitioners have been proven to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. With Christina’s education and experience she is exceptionally prepared in clinical care, research, healthcare policy and leadership. Nursing is based in science, but her doctorate degree built upon her foundation of science, to include the understanding that science is ever-changing and that approaches may need to change based on new developments or evidence. Christina can easily interpret new evidence to update processes and current practice as is best for our patients. She provides comprehensive, holistic, high quality, and personalized care for our patients. She always considers each patient’s personal needs, desires, and opinions when planning treatment or assisting in making decisions. She maintains a vast list of professional contacts and collaborates with other providers and an entire array of multidisciplinary team members to coordinate safe and efficient care. She and Dr. Anzalone work together on every case to ensure that our patients are taken care of.  Prior to joining CMSC, Christina worked in the Intensive Care Unit at both Parker Adventist Hospital and Wesley Medical Center. Christina is a Colorado native and enjoys weekend escapes, outdoor adventures, family time and exploring new restaurants.  

 

Bailey Chapmon

Medical ReceptionisT

Bailey has her AA in psychology, and is continuing on to get her BA and eventually her masters in order to become a mental health therapist. She previously worked as a CNA and a yoga instructor before she joined us in January of 2022. She was born and raised in Colorado and with that loves everything outdoors. Bailey enjoys camping, hiking, yoga, and traveling. She will be the one to answer the phones, get you scheduled, and be the first line responder to whatever it is you need!

 

Olivia Borini

LEAD Patient care coordinator

Olivia is a recent graduate of Colorado State University having earned her BS in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Promotion. Her background of 7+ years in reception roles helps make her a great resource for you and will serve as a nice foundation to a career in medicine. With a passion for helping people and developing personal connections, she hopes to become a nurse practitioner and open a med spa some day. She was born and raised in Colorado and loves the state for its beautiful scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. When she is not working, you can find her going to concerts, hiking, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets!

 

Mimi Zimmerman, EMT-IV

Patient care coordinator

Mimi was born in China and raised in Colorado with her mother, who instilled a love of traveling in her, and her grandmother, who taught her how to have empathy for everyone she meets. She’s currently finishing her B.S in Psychology at University of Colorado Denver with plans to apply to PA school after graduation. Her professional career has given her the opportunity to work on an ambulance, at a mobile urgent care, and a variety of events such as motorcycle racing and MMA. When she’s not working she loves to garden, paint, cook and spend time exploring Colorado with her boyfriend!

 

Jessie Kono, EMT-IV

Infusionist

Jessie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Kinesiology. After receiving her EMT-IV certification, she began working on an ambulance doing transports in Denver and Fort Collins in 2021, eventually moving into 9-1-1 work in Boulder. She found a passion for helping people with mental health struggles while working as an infusionist in Boulder at a ketamine infusion clinic. She has set a goal to someday help those who suffered through self-harm scars to be able to close out that chapter of their lives with paramedical tattooing. Her primary concern at CMSC is to be able to provide patients that are getting infused with the best care and experience while they are here. When she's not working, Jessie loves traveling, hiking, camping, true crime, art, and going on adventures with her German Shepherd and boyfriend. 

 

Deb Stef

Biller

Deb is in charge of billing your insurance company for our services. She also sends any remaining balances to copay programs. If you have an outstanding balance, she will be the one to collect it. Give her a call at 720-870-0334 if you have any questions.

 

Lori Cornelius

Prior authorization specialist

Lori will do a benefits investigation, make sure your insurance is active, make sure we are in-network (or make sure you have out-of-network benefits) and lastly will obtain prior authorization from your insurance company for any infusion medications.

 

Our Center

 

Colorado MS Center is easy to find, and easy to navigate once you get here. The space has been purposely and beautifully designed to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The last thing you want is for your trip to the doctor to be stressful and we strive to make it easy.

Our office has a modern infusion center with 4 comfy recliners and a tranquil atmosphere. It is easily accessible with free parking, WIFI, snacks and unlimited coffee!  We infuse medications such as Tysabri, Ocrevus, Briumvi, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima, Soliris, Lemtrada, steroids (methylprednisolone), IVIg, Vyepti, headache cocktails and more.  

We are conveniently located right off I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Our garage has 4 ADA-accessible parking spots with ramps, push buttons for all doors, wide elevators and easy access to our suite right off the elevator. We have ADA-accessible bathrooms on the same floor with easy push button access. There is plenty of ADA parking in the garage, plenty of 2-hour street parking right out front and unlimited parking just one block east.

We have a large conference room on the first floor that we use for meetings, events and conferences.

 

 Photos of Colorado MS Center

We do our best to create a calm, peaceful and happy place for you to come for medical care and infusions.

Wide door entrance to suite 620

Wide door entrance to suite 620

Reception

Reception

Vintage Medicine Bottles

Vintage Medicine Bottles

Bookshelf with MS Resources

Bookshelf with MS Resources

Comfortable Waiting Area

Comfortable Waiting Area

Infusion Room #2, recliners are 6 feet apart

Infusion Room #2, recliners are 6 feet apart

Infusion Room #2

Infusion Room #2

Infusion Room #1, recliners are 6 feet apart

Infusion Room #1, recliners are 6 feet apart

Infusion Room #1

Infusion Room #1

Dr. Susan Anzalone’s office

Dr. Susan Anzalone’s office

Wide hallway

Wide hallway

Coffee, tea and snacks!

Coffee, tea and snacks!