Dr. David Wiebe
Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
Lafayette, CO
23 years experience male
Locations
Ergentus
Lafayette, CO
Phone
Practice website
About
Bio
I work as an Emergency Physician at several busy Emergency Departments in Colorado, and help people online as well. I enjoy exercise in the outdoors and being with my wife and kids.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Emergency Medicine
Licenses
United States: California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
105 Answers
9 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Unlikely: you generally have to inhale or ingest it to have enough to register on a toxicology screen. There are some potent oils and lotions that can absorb, b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Blister?: Sounds like it could be a blister, which can be from infection or irritation. Watch closely for worsening symptoms like redness, other blisters, or di... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No need: Bleeding hemorrhoids do not necessarily relate to polyps and cancer. 3 clean colonoscopies are a great sign. You do not automatically need yearly foll... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: Truly damaged or dead lung tissue does not grow back. But chest infections rarely permanently damage your lungs.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: It is actually quite hard to transmit HIV. Bodily fluid transfer is the most likely way. With newer meds, we can now prevent infection if you start ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
877 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Fibroid?: Could be uterus spasm from the bleeding, or a tender fibroid. The ultrasound will help ensure there is nothing serious.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: It's very common to have increasing swelling throughout the day for weeks or months after an injury to the soft tissues. Gravity is your enemy; put i... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Possible infection: Consider a microbial imbalance, or infection such as bacterial vaginosis. Have it tested, especially if there is pain or itching.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Yes, you're probably covered and probably not exposed. I would wash out the wound well and get seen and immunized as soon as you can.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
My father has diabets. my mothers father has diabets. what are the chances of me having diabets too?
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Very high: A strong family history makes it likely. You can control your destiny somewhat by being healthy, eating well and exercising.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Get an ultrasound: Get an ultrasound right away to ensure that it didn't migrate through the wall of the uterus. They are known to do that.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: But the chemicals in the soap can be irritating to tissue that is already inflamed from an infection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Causing damage: The reason can be anything from stress to habit. More importantly, you're causing permanent damage when you do. Those are the only teeth you get for... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: This could be anything, but consider a fungal infection if it is lingering for months. You could try an antifungal cream. If it doesn't work after a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
2 comments
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: Hi. The colors on doppler ultrasound generally show movement of fluid in different directions. A realtime scan is constantly changing, depending on ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: Rabies presents faster than that, and sore throat is not a hallmark of rabies. Stray dogs in the US rarely test for rabies.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Unlikely: Unless it is related to a cyst or temporary growth. Make sure there is no tenderness or palpable knots.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Many possibilities : gastritis and ulcers are some of the most common. These won't be seen on the tests you had done. Gallbladder dysfunction is another problem that can t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
TMJ?: This could be TMJ pain, the jaw joint that is just in front of/ below the ear. Try some ibuprofen to start. Inflammation can settle down over time.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Ovarian cyst: Consider an ultrasound to look for an ovarian cyst or similar issue that could explain all the symptoms you have.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Anything could be causing this, but jumping to ovarian cancer is a bit of a stretch. More likely related to hormonal surges. Also infections or infl... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: You won't overdose on it. Generally waiting a day to see the effect is worthwhile, but some people do need more than one treatment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: Appropriate weight gain for each mother during pregnancy varies. It depends on where you started, too. Try to eat healthy and stay active. Some bab... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Typical: Pregnancy hormones cause many body changes, including painful or itchy nipples. They may also swell or darken. Consider getting a book about pregnancy... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
See below : The idea of the monitor is to see exactly what your heart is doing while you have symptoms. It's important to write down when exactly you felt somethi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Hormone surge: Make sure you are not pregnant. It could be related to a spike in your hormones.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: We are not made symmetrically unfortunately. If it's not new or painful, I wouldn't worry about it.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: Things to worry about include unconsciousness, seizures, persistent vomiting, severe headache, trouble using arms/legs/eyes, or speech difficulty. Any... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Go in if concerned: If you're worried, go ahead and go in. Increased fetal movement is not associated with fetal distress in the same way that decreased movement is.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: There is always a chance. You might ovulate more than once in a cycle. Sperm can last days. Use protection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
938 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Probably: Ejection Fraction of your GallBladder should be like 30% or more. If you have pain after eating, you should consider it. Confirming gastritis or ulc... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
876 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Common : Chemical or mild traumatic inflammation of the testicles is very common and can cause intermittent chronic pain. If ultrasound is normal, then no need... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
341 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Immediately : Movement starts immediately. That is why there is soreness if you miss a day.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
341 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: Many things can do this at your age: growing pains, stress fractures, infections, inflammation, arthritis.
Try over the counter meds and avoid usin... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No specific number: Long qT is a theoretical risk of heart rhythm abnormality. Different meds can interact and make it worse. Regardless, being on a lower dose of metha... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Stye: A small pimple in that area can cause a lot of pain. Hot cloth compresses can help soften the tissue, and eventually it will release.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Not perfect: The measurements are never perfect, which is why you get slightly different numbers each time. They should be close.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
It's a big surgery: Pain is tough, but replacing a VP shunt is a very big deal, with a lot of risk. Consider a second opinion if the symptoms are unbearable.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: That medicine is not used for sleep, but if it is protecting you from seizures at night, your sleep could be improved.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Infection?: Sometimes a herpes infection such as shingles shows up when you're pregnant. Check for blisters, and have it looked at if concerned.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: They don't likely interact much, but be sure you're alert enough to deal with any complications from the pills.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: A non sedating antihistamine is fine to take with DayQuil, which does not have the antihistamine that is in NyQuil. Probably a good idea, too if you h... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: The body has an amazing ability to get pregnant. You may even ovulate more than once in a cycle. Always assume it's possible, and get tested if conc... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Wait a week: It would be better to never smoke, of course. After tooth extraction, you should wait at least a week, because smoking increases the chance of the cl... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: Everyone has a different response to it. Usually the reason you take it is that the good effects outweigh the bad ones.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: Color does not point to anything wrong. It can be diet or how you are absorbing nutrients. If you have fever, pain, bleeding, then you should get ch... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
No: Any foreign object in the skin can create inflammation or increase the chance of infection. Stitches are used if they have to be, to bring the wound ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Get seen: Could still be bronchitis with poor response to treatment, but if you are having trouble breathing, you need to be sure you don't have a pneumonia, he... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Some sexually transmitted infections do not require actual intercourse. Rubbing or exchange of fluids can spread some viruses such as herpes. If conce... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. David Wiebeanswered
Emergency Medicine 23 years experience
Testing needed: Chest pain in third trimester is common, but can be serious. It might just be referred pain, but you need to ensure it isn't a blood clot.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
4
Recommendations
108
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Aug 7, 2016
My experience with Dr.Wiebe was through Health app. I was very unsure but my experience was amazing. He was kind, funny and prompt.
HealthTap member
Feb 10, 2017
Helped me tremendously one night when i need some help. Would definitely recommend!
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wiebe is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Doesn't worsen with food. Maybe its a pulled muscle. When i hold things with my right hand it seems to pull and hurt worse. Tylenol & aleve didnt help. I will try ibupro...Read More
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much! I get really frustrated when its not low in the morning and at night.... Any tips to lower my resting heart rate? BP is perfect!
HealthTap member
This saved my life. Thank you. Thanks Dr. Wiebe life saver I was thinking cancer like noooooooo thanks a billion
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, BC
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2004
Awards
TOP EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPECIALIST, First Place, Colorado - 2018
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Publications
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less