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Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD

(Dr. Christopher Lieu, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology and Adult Oncology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and more.

1665 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

1-855-824-7262

Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD is a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO specializing in medical oncology and adult oncology. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Cancer Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion.

Office Locations

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1665 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

1-855-824-7262

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The problem is that routine screening for colorectal cancer does not happen until age 45, said Dr. Christopher Lieu, the co-director of gastrointestinal medical oncology at the University of...”—"Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of precancerous polyps, study finds", NBC News, November 2025

“"Make no mistake about it, this is going to lead to overtreatment for a population of patients, and those patients will experience toxicity, particularly infection," said Christopher Lieu, MD, of...”—"Daratumumab Passes Key Hurdle to First Approved Treatment for Smoldering Myeloma", MedPage Today, May 2025

“-- Christopher Lieu, MD, of the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Aurora, discussing the potential approval of the first-ever drug for smoldering myeloma during an FDA advisory committee...”—"Opinion | 'This Is Going to Lead to Overtreatment': What We Heard This Week", MedPage Today, May 2025

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	254
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	310
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	383
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	11
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	348
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	328
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	360
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	354

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	357
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	47

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Cancer Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$16,667 $16,667
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$11,990 ZALTRAP $11,990
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$8,818 ONIVYDE $5,121	$3,697
Lilly USA, LLC	$8,333 $8,333
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$6,656 NonCovered Product $4,414	TECENTRIQ $2,084	Non-Covered Product $158
Other	$28,408 Emprint $4,620	Vectibix $3,780	Braftovi $3,150	ZALTRAP ziv-aflibercept injection for intravenous infusion $2,876	KEYTRUDA $2,279	Other $11,703

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$33,688
Grant	$25,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,277
Travel and Lodging	$4,732
Honoraria	$3,150
Other	$1,025

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher H. Lieu, MD has received 433 research payments totaling $9,580,981.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Lieu is an Aurora, CO physician who specializes in adult oncology and medical oncology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include cancer prevention, internal medicine, and biliary disorders (gallbladder and bile ducts). Dr. Lieu's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine.