PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Englewood, CO

Care Philosophy: When caring for a patient, I look at the person as a whole to create a well-rounded treatment plan that will address causes of pain and optimize health so we can return the patient to function and achieving lifelong goals.

Biography: Elisabeth Staerz, MD, is a board certified pediatrician practicing at Pediatrics at Cherry Creek. Dr. Staerz received her MD from Eberhard-Karls Universitat Tbingen in Germany and the University of Dublin in Ireland. She continued her residency training at Kreiskrankenhaus Backnang in Germany and additional training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Care Philosophy: MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices.

Biography: Originally from North Canton, Ohio, Jody moved to Colorado in 1981 following graduation from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado and Children's Hospital, and then founded Cherry Creek Pediatrics in 1985, starting as a solo practitioner. She is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (University of Colorado Anschutz Campus) and remains an active staff member at Children's Hospital Colorado, where she served on its Board of Directors for 11 years. Jody served as Medical Staff President of Children's Hospital from 2000-2002, and currently is Co-chair of the hospital's Quality and Patient Safety Committee. She was presented with the Career Teaching Scholar Award in 2011. She is actively involved in hospital fundraising, and participates each year in the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour, as a team captain. Her interests also include serving on the Boards of There With Care, and the Colorado Children's Chorale, and on her alma mater Grove City College's Board of Trustees, in Pennsylvania. Outside interests include photography, piano, gardening, and biking.