Heather Baer

Heather Baer, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado, board-certified in both Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She provides specialized clinical care for movement disorders, stroke rehabilitation, and complex neuromuscular conditions including Parkinson disease, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries.

Her educational background includes:

• BA from University of Colorado - Boulder (1986)
• MD from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1994)
• Internship at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Program (1995)
• Residency at Emory University School of Medicine Program (1996)
• Residency at Emory University School of Medicine Program (1999)
• Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine Program (2000)
• Fellowship at University of Colorado (2009)

Dr. Baer's clinical expertise focuses on movement disorders rehabilitation (particularly Parkinson disease and essential tremor), post-stroke rehabilitation, spasticity management, and transition programs for adolescents with cerebral palsy. She also manages dystonia, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, and broad neuromuscular disorders through evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.

She maintains active professional memberships in the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Movement Disorders Society, and Parkinson Study Group.

Dr. Baer delivers patient care at UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora and UCHealth Boulder Health Center, with no publicly documented research grants, student advising, or dedicated laboratory teams.