Jay Ciotti, MD
Durango Herald Reader’s Choice Best Physician in Durango Award 2013 and 2015. Jay Ciotti, MD has over 20 years experience in evaluating and utilizing evidence-based medicine and evidence-based alternatives, which allows him to recommend a variety of approaches to wellness. His strong foundation in traditional medical evaluation and a variety of alternative diagnostic testing, including functional medicine, helps guide individualized therapies for his patients.
Dr. Jay enjoys having a family practice in a small community. It gives him the ability to know his patients personally through their stories and concerns. His overall philosophy is to prescribe therapies that are gentle in nature first before recommending medication. While medication can be useful, even necessary, it requires thoughtful management, as does alternative therapies. Helping patients balance healthcare options and maximize “lifestyle treatments” such as eating right, getting adequate sleep and participating in regular physical activity is the cornerstone of his practice.
“I am most proud, and humbled, when patients compliment me on being one of the most thorough and nicest doctors around. My goal has always been to comprehensively manage my patient’s wellbeing, and our small, independent practice seems to be an ideal place to make that happen.” – Jay Ciotti, MD