About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide compassionate personalized medical care, clinical excellence and an exceptional healthcare experience. Digestive Health Associates is built on the core values of Collaboration, Integrity, Empowerment, Continuous Improvement, and Positive Attitude. We continuously strive to bring these core values to Southwest Colorado through our gastroenterology practice.

Our Team

Dr. Stuart Saslow

Dr. Saslow has practiced at Digestive Health since 1996.  He specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and in the prevention, diagnosis and management of problems of the intestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon), biliary tree (gallbladder and bile ducts) and pancreas.


Dr. Saslow is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where he completed his degree in Biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville and completed his internship and residency at the University of Utah.  He completed a three year gastroenterology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, including a research year concentrating on gastrointestinal motility disorders.
 
Prior to beginning his gastroenterology training at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Saslow practiced Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska and Salt Lake City, Utah. During his medical training, he also focused on International Medicine, affording him an opportunity to work in a medical capacity in underdeveloped regions at Sierra Leone, Africa and India. In his gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Saslow participated in a number of research projects that he published in gastroenterology journals and presented at national gastroenterology meetings.


In his free time, Dr. Saslow enjoys cycling, whitewater kayaking, and skiing with his family.


Dr. Saslow's Publications

Dr. Gregory Churchill

Dr. Gregory F. Churchill is a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist serving the Durango, Colorado community at Digestive Health Associates. With a commitment to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care, Dr. Churchill specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. Dr. Churchill earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England and completed his residency at Lankenau Medical Center. He further honed his expertise during his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, where he served as Chief Fellow. Throughout his training, Dr. Churchill received recognition for his clinical research and excellence in gastroenterology. A dedicated researcher, Dr. Churchill has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his findings at national and international conferences. He is particularly passionate about addressing health disparities and improving access to care for underserved populations. Outside of medicine, Dr. Churchill enjoys exploring the vibrant local culture in Durango, playing acoustic guitar (especially Beatles classics), and embracing outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and pickleball.

Beth Glotfelty, PA-C

Ms. Glotfelty joined Digestive Health in 2015.  She came to Digestive Health with a broad prior experience in the practice of Urgent Care, Family Practice and Urology medicine.  Prior to moving to Durango she practiced in Anchorage, Alaska.  She is a former wilderness medicine instructor for NOLS.

Beth received her BS Cum Laude as a Physician Assistant from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2005. She is a Magna Cum Laude 1996 graduate of Western State College of Colorado, in Gunnison. She competed nationally in high school, collegiate and professional Nordic ski racing, distinguishing herself as a Junior National Champion and All-American ski racer. 

Beth and her husband are happy to call Durango home.  They have three children with whom they enjoy exploring the great outdoors.  

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Office Manager




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Reception & Medical Records

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Clinic Nurse

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