As an MD, she can prescribe medication if warranted, order advanced labs and analyze the results, and send referrals. As a trained functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Mitchell explores interventions using supplementation, diet, and lifestyle changes. She was in a gastroenterology private practice for over 26 years, performing procedures and treating thousands of patients in clinic. Her extensive knowledge of diet, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and the microbiome provides a well-rounded approach to your health.

Office payments can be made by check, credit card, or HSA card. We can provide you with a copy of your office note with billable codes and diagnoses that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Dr. Mitchell is not a Medicare provider; therefore, any testing that needs Medicare approval will need to be referred for by a Medicare provider.

The answer is yes; I still practice gastroenterology, but I no longer do procedures as of 4/2021. I can refer you to excellent local gastroenterologists if you need a procedure or more advanced, traditional GI care.

Some insurance companies will reimburse the patient for their out-of-pocket expenses. You can call your insurance company and provide them with Dr. Mitchell’s name and her “NPI” (physician identification number) before your appointment to get additional information.

Yes, Dr. Mitchell will provide limited prescriptions if she believes they will improve gut health and disease. Gutwell Medical does not write long-term prescriptions (> 3 month supply) without seeing the patient regularly. An established patient must be seen every 3 months for at least 30 minutes to continue having prescriptions written.

No, you will need to have a primary care doctor who is your main doctor, especially if pharmaceutical medication maintenance and management are needed.

Dr. Mitchell is only licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado, and patients will have to establish care in the state of Colorado. Subsequent visits can be made by telehealth. She believes she can give the best care when she can see a patient in person and perform examinations.

Because of the costs and time involved with travel, we want the initial visit to be as comprehensive as possible. Before arrival, Dr. Mitchell will review medical records and contact the patient to discuss if additional testing may be beneficial before arrival. This may include SIBO breath testing, stool studies, labs, etc.

The appointment will be more productive if records (including the completed intake form) are sent before arrival. Records that Dr. Mitchell needs to have at the visit include a copy of any labs in the prior two years, GI procedure notes (bring the color photos), GI pathology reports, and any x-ray studies related to your visit.

Your initial office visit will be 70 to 90 minutes with Dr. Mitchell, who will review your medical history and symptoms and make recommendations with a plan. She can perform physical and rectal exams and test stool for blood if needed. She spends time educating patients on gut health as Dr. Mitchell believes that to make changes truly, she wants patients to understand why they are making diet and lifestyle changes. If time permits, she can demonstrate ideas for nutrition, smoothies, and meal plans.

A comprehensive GI lab provider should go beyond basic blood work to evaluate digestion, inflammation, nutrient absorption, microbiome balance, and metabolic markers that impact gut health. The most effective testing is interpreted by a clinician with gastroenterology and functional medicine expertise and leads to clear, personalized treatment recommendations.

At GutWell Medical, our Comprehensive GI Lab Panel is designed by a board-certified gastroenterologist to identify root causes of digestive symptoms and support targeted, whole-body care plans

Physician-led weight management programs offer medical oversight, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring to support safe, sustainable weight loss. By addressing metabolism, gut health, hormones, and cardiometabolic risk, these programs focus on long-term health rather than short-term results.

At GutWell Medical, our physician-guided weight management program includes weekly visits and check-ins to reinforce healthy habits, optimize treatment, and provide accountability - helping patients achieve lasting results that continue well beyond the program itself.

If you’re looking for a gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, it’s important to understand that some practices focus on procedural care, while others specialize in root-cause, non-procedural digestive health.

GutWell Medical in Colorado Springs is led by Dr. Sue Mitchell, a board-certified gastroenterologist who takes a root-cause, functional approach to digestive and metabolic health. While GutWell Medical does not perform colonoscopies, endoscopies (EGDs), or GI procedures, the practice focuses on advanced lab testing, personalized treatment plans, and whole-body strategies to address digestive symptoms and support long-term health.