Internal Medicine Physician Igor Huzicka Joins Estes Park Health
Estes Park Health is pleased to announce that board-certified internal medicine physician Igor Huzicka will join its physician clinic this fall.
Dr. Huzicka brings extensive expertise in diagnostic medicine and the management of complex, chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and immunological disorders. His passion for patient-centered care and commitment to excellence make him a valuable addition to the Estes Park Health team.
Born in Slovakia, Dr. Huzicka pursued his medical education at Charles University in Prague, one of the world’s oldest universities, where he graduated with honors after spending a semester at Oxford University.
“My parents told me I couldn’t become a doctor under communist Czechoslovakia’s restrictions,” Dr. Huzicka said. “When communism fell, I seized the opportunity to pursue my dream of becoming a physician.”
He completed his residency in internal medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and furthered his training with a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. There, he worked with Dr. Kendall Smith, a pioneer in immunology, on groundbreaking research into HIV, hepatitis C, and interleukins.
After his fellowship, Dr. Huzicka returned to Europe where he served as a medical director for Schering-Plough, an international pharmaceutical company that eventually merged with Merck, contributing to hepatitis C treatment development.
In 2006, he returned to the U.S. to focus on patient care, founding First Internal Medicine in South Denver, where he specialized in diagnosing complex conditions and managing chronic diseases.
In 2019, Dr. Huzicka joined Vail Health in Vail, Colo. Although intent on establishing a concierge patient experience in the mountains, his plans shifted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; one of the nation’s first cases was in Eagle County, Colo.
Later, he joined the Metrodora Institute, an entrepreneurial endeavor of Fiji Simo, former CEO of Instacart, in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on diagnosing rare diseases and treatment of neuroimmune disorders, such as long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Despite its innovative approach, the institute closed in July 2025 due to insurance challenges.
Drawn to Estes Park’s mountain landscape, reminiscent of his Slovakian homeland, and its tight-knit community, Dr. Huzicka saw an opportunity to thrive in a small hospital setting.
“Estes Park Health offers comprehensive services in an environment where I can connect the dots for my patients,” Dr. Huzicka said. “It’s the perfect fit for an internist passionate about systemic, patient-focused care.”
Dr. Huzicka’s approach emphasizes preventive care, patient education and diligent follow-up, with a particular interest in endocrinology, including diabetes management, hormone replacement therapy, osteoporosis and adrenal disorders.
“The immune system impacts every organ, and inflammation is the most common root cause of chronic diseases,” he said. “My goal is to empower patients to prevent and manage their conditions effectively.”
An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Huzicka enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time with his border collie-Labrador mix, Margaux. He also appreciates classical music and looks forward to establishing roots in Estes Park, a community that values an active, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Huzicka will begin seeing patients in early October. Prior to October, patients can make an appointment with our locum physician, Dr. Michael Rountree, who will be able to see patients starting in early September. To schedule an appointment, contact the Estes Park Health Physician Clinic at 970-586-2200.
Dr. Igor Huzicka is passionate about medicine as well as being outdoors hiking, skiing and spending time with his dog Margaux. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Igor Huzicka)