At MD2 Cherry Creek, you'll be cared for by Dr. Lisa Corbin and Dr. Duane Pearson. The two physicians have earned superlative reputations in the medical community, bringing thought leadership in the fields of internal medicine and rheumatology. Both physicians have practiced in Denver for more than 25 years and have earned long-standing ties with the top specialists in the area.
Dr. Lisa Corbin
Dr. Lisa Corbin, a highly sought-after Denver physician for over 25 years, strives to care for her patients as she would for her own family. She is perhaps best known for her unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized care. As a testament to this, during her 25 years in the UCHealth system, she was consistently recognized by patients as one of the top 1% of all doctors.
She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Phi Beta Kappa, with her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Remaining at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, she earned her medical degree with honors and distinction and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Corbin joined the faculty at HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke’s as an attending internal medicine physician and clinical instructor until 2001, when she became the founding medical director of The Center for Integrative Medicine (TCFIM) at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). There, she focused her clinical, educational, and research efforts on complementary and alternative medicine while continuing her general internal medicine practice. In 2017 she became the medical director of UCH’s Patient Coordinated Services program, which includes the Executive Health Program and the Pavilion Health primary care practice.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards for her medical leadership. For her development and leadership of TCFIM she was granted the esteemed Pioneer Award from UCH. She was also elected to the Academy of Medical Educators, University of Colorado School of Medicine, in recognition of the education programs she developed for medical students, residents, and fellow physicians around Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Corbin is renowned for her expertise in Integrative Medicine, chronic pain, and fatigue and has lectured nationally and internationally on these topics. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, an elected Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American College of Physicians and Society for General Internal Medicine.
Dr. Duane Pearson
Dr. Duane Pearson, a prominent rheumatologist and internist with over two decades of experience, is lauded by peers and patients alike for his clinical acumen, empathic approach to patient care, and above all, his devotion to teaching and mentoring.
Dr. Pearson earned his undergraduate degree in economics and biology from Lake Forest College and his Medical Doctorate from University of California Davis, where he graduated with multiple honors. From there, he trained in Internal Medicine at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, followed by a 3-year fellowship in Rheumatology, receiving the Distinguished Fellow Award and multiple research grants from the American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation.
Upon completing his fellowship, he spent six years as the Chief of Rheumatology, Clinical Educator, and Medical Director for specialty services at Ventura County Medical Center. Returning to Colorado, he assumed the role of Associate Division Head of Clinical Practice for the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) and conducted research on new care delivery models. Through his work and contributions, he rose to the rank of Professor and served as Division Head. He is a co-founder of the Peer Mentored Care Collaborative, Project Core, the first Medical Director for ECHO Colorado and the recipient of the Department of Medicine Innovator Award for his work during the COVID pandemic.
Dr. Pearson is well-known for his innovative work in healthcare delivery models, having published his findings in several prestigious medical journals and given lectures and presentations at conferences across the country.
He has been board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology.