Dr. Robert Levine, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Boulder, CO and has been practicing for 29 years. He specializes in gastroenterology.
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PRESCRIBING INFO MEDICATION GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
STELARA® is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. STELARA® can increase your chance of having serious side effects including:
Serious Infections
STELARA® may lower your ability to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. While taking STELARA®, some people have serious infections, which may require hospitalization, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
- Your doctor should check you for TB before starting STELARA® and watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with STELARA®.
- If your doctor feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated for TB before and during treatment with STELARA®.
You should not start taking STELARA® if you have any kind of infection unless your doctor says it is okay.
Before starting STELARA®, tell your doctor if you:
- think you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection such as:
- fever, sweats, or chills
- muscle aches
- cough
- shortness of breath
- blood in phlegm
- weight loss
- warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body
- diarrhea or stomach pain
- burning when you urinate or urinate more often than normal
- feel very tired
- are being treated for an infection or have any open cuts.
- get a lot of infections or have infections that keep coming back.
- have TB, or have been in close contact with someone with TB.
After starting STELARA®, call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of an infection (see above). These may be signs of infections such as chest infections, or skin infections or shingles that could have serious complications. STELARA® can make you more likely to get infections or make an infection that you have worse. People who have a genetic problem where the body does not make any of the proteins interleukin 12 (IL‐12) and interleukin 23 (IL‐23) are at a higher risk for certain serious infections that can spread throughout the body and cause death. People who take STELARA® may also be more likely to get these infections.
Cancers
STELARA® may decrease the activity of your immune system and increase your risk for certain types of cancer. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of cancer. Some people who had risk factors for skin cancer developed certain types of skin cancers while receiving STELARA®. Tell your doctor if you have any new skin growths.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
PRES is a rare condition that affects the brain and can cause death. The cause of PRES is not known. If PRES is found early and treated, most people recover. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening medical problems including: headache, seizures, confusion, and vision problems.
Serious Allergic Reactions
Serious allergic reactions can occur. Stop using STELARA® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as: feeling faint, swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat, chest tightness, or skin rash.
Lung Inflammation
Cases of lung inflammation have happened in some people who receive STELARA® and may be serious. These lung problems may need to be treated in a hospital. Tell your doctor right away if you develop shortness of breath or a cough that doesn't go away during treatment with STELARA®.
Before receiving STELARA®, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have any of the conditions or symptoms listed above for serious infections, cancers, or PRES.
- ever had an allergic reaction to STELARA® or any of its ingredients. Ask your doctor if you are not sure.
- are allergic to latex. The needle cover on the prefilled syringe contains latex.
- have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). People who take STELARA® should not receive live vaccines. Tell your doctor if anyone in your house needs a live vaccine. The viruses used in some types of live vaccines can spread to people with a weakened immune system, and can cause serious problems. You should not receive the BCG vaccine during the one year before receiving STELARA® or one year after you stop receiving STELARA®.
- have any new or changing lesions within psoriasis areas or on normal skin.
- are receiving or have received allergy shots, especially for serious allergic reactions.
- receive or have received phototherapy for your psoriasis.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if STELARA® can harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor should decide if you will receive STELARA®.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is thought that STELARA® passes into your breast milk.
- talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive STELARA®.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over‐the‐counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
When prescribed STELARA®:
- Use STELARA® exactly as your doctor tells you to.
- STELARA® is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of your doctor. In children 6 years and older, it is recommended that STELARA® be administered by a healthcare provider. If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA® at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject STELARA®. Your doctor will determine the right dose of STELARA® for you, the amount for each injection, and how often you should receive it. Do not try to inject STELARA® yourself until you or your caregiver have been shown how to inject STELARA® by your doctor or nurse.
Common side effects of STELARA® include: nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose, upper respiratory infections, fever, headache, tiredness, itching, nausea and vomiting, redness at the injection site, vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections, sinus infection, bronchitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, and joint pain. These are not all of the possible side effects with STELARA®. Tell your doctor about any side effect that you experience. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Please click to read the full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for STELARA® and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‐800‐FDA‐1088.
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Dr. Levine's Reviews
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What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed (61)
- Staff friendliness (61)
- Listened & answered questions (60)
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (5)
- Didn't explain conditions well (4)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (4)
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Colonoscopy's are not high on the fun meter but if you need one Dr. Levine and his crew are the ones to use.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Keith – Mar 17, 2021
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I am going to try be as objective as I can. I moved to the area and based on reviews booked an appointment with Dr Levine’s office. FYI he doesn’t see you himself, his lovely, really, PA does. And I was booked to have a colonoscopy. On the day of the surgery Dr Levine popped in and his manner was brisk, kind of rude and I did consider opting out of the procedure but by then I had done all the prep and was hooked up to a drip. I never say him after the surgery, the nurse gave me a brief statement of what they found and a week later his office receptionist called me, told me what they found and gave me a referral.
No follow up with him for multiple GI issues I have and really at no point did he tell me about the finings and what I should do.
I’m not used to paying the prices he charges and getting treated like this. And I am still in pain a lot and he didn’t help at all.
I obviously got him during a bad week...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Mar 02, 2021
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Easiest procedure ever--had a great nap, woke up alert and comfortable. Dr. Levine and his staff were kind and professional, I can't imagine a better way to do a colonoscopy!
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Chris – Feb 26, 2021
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It's no secret that few people relish having a colonoscopy! But Dr Levine and his staff are fantastic. They are friendly, personable, knowledgable, professional, and take the time to offer explanations and take questions. I also appreciated that everything proceeded on schedule; I got in immediately and was out the door again quickly, feeling well and ready for the rest of my day. Really good experience. Thank you!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Becky – Feb 12, 2021
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Dr. Levine is calm and caring and answered my questions clearly. He eased my anxiety and made an unpleasant procedure more comfortable.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
Heather – Jan 16, 2021
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Dr. Levine has excellent bedside manner - very straightforward and clear, but with a sense of humor to keep the proceedings from feeling overwhelming. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jan 16, 2021
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Very smart! I’ve been seeing Dr Levine for years on and off and he always listens and gives solid smart advice. Office staff is also professional- phone calls returned promptly!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Suzy – Jan 14, 2021
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Dr. Levine conducted a colonoscopy for me. He was very professional and took excellent care to discuss the procedure before and the results afterward. I was totally confident in his expertise.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jan 13, 2021
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Very thorough, gentle manner and provided excellent explanation of procedure and testing to be completed upon findings. Great support team.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Dec 19, 2020
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Dr. Levine performed a routine screening colonoscopy on me today. He and his staff were friendly, good communicators, and efficient throughout the visit and procedure. Facilities at Boulder Medical were comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
KM – Dec 02, 2020
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Dr. Levine is second to none Gastroenterologist. I move to Boulder from a large city where there are many renowned doctors and thought that it would be a difficult task to find one in Boulder. Was I wrong!!!
Thank you Doctor for your service and professionalism.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Julio Valladares – Nov 03, 2020
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Dr Levine spent time answering my questions before and after my procedure.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Oct 25, 2020
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Preventative Colonoscopy visit. Working in the medical device industry, I've observed over 200 surgeries, both open and laparoscopic. You quickly learn to observe the OR staff and can tell an efficient and trained staff. "Well oiled machine" seems like an odd description for an OR staff, but realize they have a job to do, and they all know what part they play. Dr. Levine and his staff, from my initial appointment, to pre-procedure prep, to discharge, were all very informed and additionally pleasant to interact with. Fortunately, my procedure was routine and I was in and out within an hour and a half. Highly recommended.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Rob McCullough – Oct 24, 2020
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I thought Dr. Levine was very professional, explained the procedure well, made it swift and painless with the help of anesthesiologist, Dr. DAngelo. I've been through 2 other similar procedures and I was always nauseous afterwards. Since they chose not to use a narcotic-based anesthesia, I came out of it quickly, with no head-fog and no nausea. Felt great afterwards and back to work the next day. I would highly recommend Dr. Levine.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Viki Mann – Oct 24, 2020
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Dr. Levine was personable and spent a time before my procedure to explain what would happen, and answered all of my questions. Post procedure, he carefully explained his findings and discussed any needed follow up. I was impressed by both the Doctor and his staff.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
James Smith – Oct 16, 2020
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Dr Levine was personal and efficient as was the process from checkin to discharge. My procedure was a diagnostic colonoscopy. From the prep thru the procedure I knew what to expect and they were very available for questions.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Stephanie – Oct 16, 2020
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Top notch practice from end to end. Entire staff are caring, professional and patient focused. Highly recommend, you will be pleased.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jason – Oct 13, 2020
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I honestly can say that Dr. Levine and his entire staff are outstanding. What a great “team”! From the front desk, the nurses, the anesthesiologist, and Dr. Levine himself, each one was courteous, professional, compassionate, caring, and made my visit as comfortable as they possibly could. He has a comforting bedside manner. He is relaxed, takes his time to make sure all of your questions are answered before the procedure as well as after, and seems to really care about you as a person.
I recently moved to Colorado from Illinois, and needed to find a gastroenterologist for my five year colonoscopy.
I read the reviews for twenty different doctors but kept coming back to those for Dr. Levine. I thought..could he really be as good as these reviews describe? YES, BELIEVE the reviews! He is the BEST! I am so lucky to have found him and his team!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Joanne Schafts – Oct 10, 2020
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Didn’t do his homework, neither did his staff. I arrived prepped and ready for my colonoscopy. The front desk said my insurance was good. Once Dr Levine checked my records (which he didn’t do until minutes before the procedure) he told me my insurance wouldn’t Cover me and there was no reason for me to have a colonoscopy so soon. I sent him the records two months before my appt. I did all MY prep. Why didn’t he? Why didn’t he have a pre-op exam with me? Why didn’t his staff check my insurance? Why didn’t he do his homework earlier? Would you trust a doctor who has a hole in his sock so big you could see his entire heel? Never never never trust this man.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Sep 26, 2020
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Dr. Levine performed a colonoscopy on me and it was perfect. He explained everything to me before and after the procedure. I couldn’t have been more pleased.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Bill Walker – Sep 21, 2020