Founder and Medical Director
In private practice since 1994, Dr Rollins is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Practice and has been certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. With these credentials and years of experience in a rural practice he is well qualified in managing complex medical issues as well as handling serious medical emergencies and injuries.
As the first physician in Western Colorado to be Board Certified with the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dr Rollins also has extensive training and experience with bioidentical hormone replacement for men and women, thyroid and adrenal disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, weight loss and healthy aging.
In 2006 Dr. Rollins opened AdvantAge Integrative Medicine in Grand Junction in order to bring these specialty services to Western Colorado. In 2008 he founded the Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado.
Dr Rollins is an active educator with a passion for learning and teaching. He can be found doing weekly educational seminars, newspaper columns and television news commentary on local network affiliates. He is a clinical faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, hosting medical students for their one month long family medicine training.
In 2004 Dr. Rollins was chosen for “Colorado Family Physician of the Year.” This prestigious award is given annually to only one of over 1,800 family physicians. The recipient is chosen by the Board of the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is based on their expertise and commitment to family medicine.
He is a member of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM). Having passed the “gold standard” examination from ACAM, he is “Certified in Chelation Therapy“. Dr. Rollins has extensive background in Occupational Medicine, caring for work related injuries, and is certified as “preferred provider” with Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurance company. He serves as a medical director for HopeWest Hospice in Plateau Valley and Debeque.
After graduating from the University of Kansas School Of Medicine, he then finished his residency training in Family Practice at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He opened his private practice in Collbran, Colo. in 1994 where he and his partner provide full service family practice care while providing 24 hr / day emergency coverage.
An avid health enthusiast himself Scott “walks the talk” spending his personal life enjoying time with his wife and two boys, cooking and eating healthy foods, working in his family’s organic garden, taking his ritual morning walk, hiking, skiing or just relaxing playing guitar and piano.
Latest Articles From Dr. Rollins
Allergy Treatments and Cure
Aah-aah-aah-choo! That sound marks the time of year for stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes. The best treatments are started early and used regularly. Here are some tips on natural, over the counter, and prescription relief, as well the closest thing to a cure for allergies. Allergies are the result of pollen triggering the release of histamine by mast cells. Histamine will cause blood vessels to swell and leak leading to the symptoms of allergies. Histamine also triggers other chemicals that cause inflammation. Mast cells line the respiratory tract and are also found in the skin which explains why allergy symptoms present as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy watery eyes, wheezing, hives and soft tissue swelling. The best treatment is to avoid allergens altogether. Clearly moving to another environment
Get Your Mojo Going!
Most of us could use a bit more of it. Some people suffer from a complete lack of it. Athletes burn a lot with activity and we all need it to maintain a sharp mental state. What I’m referring to is energy, and in order to move and think, we need it. Get a little extra “kick” in you workout, recover quicker, and stay more mentally focused with a few natural supplements that can make a big difference in your energy production. Making Cellular Energy At the most basic level, we utilize food, water, and oxygen to generate energy. Obviously, getting excellent nutrition is a starting point to having more energy. And minimizing toxic energy draining foods is also important. But beyond the surface, how does the body
Discover the P-Shot (Priapus Shot): Enhancing Men’s Health Through Regenerative Medicine
The Priapus Shot, or P-Shot, is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that utilizes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to enhance sexual function in men. Named after the Greek god of fertility, Priapus, this innovative treatment aims to rejuvenate and revitalize the male sexual organs. The “P-shot” is a medical procedure that involves injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the penis. The idea behind this treatment is to improve blood flow and stimulate tissue regeneration, potentially leading to improvements in sexual function. The P-shot offers various potential benefits, including improvement in erectile dysfunction, increased sensitivity, enhanced sexual performance, and potentially even an increase in size. Procedure Overview: Consultation: A thorough consultation with a qualified healthcare provider is essential to assess your suitability for the P-Shot. Blood Draw: A small amount of your blood
The O-Shot: A Revolutionary Approach to Female Sexual Wellness
Understanding the O-Shot: The O-Shot, short for Orgasm Shot, is a cutting-edge medical procedure designed to enhance sexual satisfaction and address various sexual health concerns in women. Developed by Dr. Charles Runels, the O-Shot involves the extraction and processing of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient’s own blood, which is then strategically injected into key areas of the genitalia. Key Benefits of the O-Shot: Increased Sensation: By promoting tissue regeneration and collagen production, the O-Shot aims to improve sensitivity in the treated areas, leading to heightened sexual pleasure. Enhanced Orgasms: Many women report experiencing more intense and enjoyable orgasms after undergoing the O-Shot procedure. Improved Lubrication: The O-Shot can stimulate natural lubrication, addressing concerns related to vaginal dryness and discomfort. Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction: For women dealing with conditions like arousal and
Parasite and Fungal Treatment Protocols
Chronic infection with parasites and/or fungi may be involved in all sorts of health issues, such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disease. Eradicating the pathogens is not easy due to their persistent nature. We have established parasite and fungal treatment protocols that aim to aggressively eliminate these pathogens. What are Parasites? Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, a host from which they get their nutrients. Many live in the intestine or vagina of the host while other live in the blood or tissues. Intestinal infections are often caused by ingestion of water or food that has been contaminated by fecal matter. Others may be spread by skin contact with dirt or freshwater. Some are spread by insect vectors such as mosquitos or ticks. The bulk
NAD, Spark of Life or Playing with Fire?
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, better known as NAD, is truly the “spark of life” involved in everything from cellular energy and metabolism to DNA repair and aging. This mighty coenzyme is found in all cells and helps other enzymes catalyze over 500 different reactions, some of which literally produce power. With aging NAD plummets and replacing NAD may be one key to avoid disease and delay aging, but are we playing with fire? NAD for cellular energy NAD works through oxidation-reduction reactions, meaning it loses or gains electrons in the process of encouraging chemical reactions. It enables other enzymes to do their job, thus earning it’s title as a “coenzyme”. Through complex biochemical reactions in the energy producing mitochondria within our cells, NAD essentially leads to the currency of
Cancer Protocol
Every patient and every cancer is different, yet there are some common therapies that we have found helpful. Our cancer protocol is simply meant to be a starting point for most patients. Cancer Development and Treatment Goals Read our article on Cancer Development and Treatment for general understanding of how cancer develops and goals of treatment. Testing for Circulating Tumor Cell Information Consider the RGCC (Greek) test for circulating tumor cell count, as well as molecular, immune, and genetic traits. Test for sensitivities of circulating tumor and stem cells to various chemotherapy agents and/or natural supplements. Supportive Oligonucleotide Technique Supportive Oligonucleotide Technique (SOT) is a treatment for cancer or infections with viruses or Lyme bacteria. Essentially SOT is the creation of a shutoff “key” that precisely fits a chosen
Starting the New Year with Healthy Habits
Here we go, again. New Years resolutions, goals, wishes… If you hope to improve your health, lose weight, live longer or live better, here are some tips. Follow these simple guidelines and you may find your New Years goals actually happen. Attitude Attitude means being determined to make the everyday decisions that add up to great health. It is just as easy to do the right things, as it is to not do the right things. Eating that greasy cheeseburger and fries with a super-size soda is a choice – one that is not likely to kill you today, but compounded over time it will. Just as easy is to eat something healthy. Skipping exercise, again, is easy. So is making the choice to exercise. Great health starts
A Christmas Music Prescription
If laughter is the best medicine, then I’d like to think music is a close second. I discovered around the age of 18 that I have an ear for playing music, which is a blessing and a curse. I’m confessing that my love for music borders on problematic. Most days if I’m running behind I can blame it on the irresistible gravitational pull of that glorious black and white keyed beast that lives in our living room. Other times, the guitar is impugned. If the jazz bars would have me and I could pay the bills, I’m afraid medicine might become my hobby. Listening to music is equally appealing. Mozart helps the infant brain grow and the college student score higher in math. Whether it’s Beatles or Stones,
Heart and Soul
Anxiety causes heart attacks, according to the “Heart and Soul Study” published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, in which over 1000 people with generalized anxiety disorder were examined and found to have a 74% increased risk for cardiovascular events, defined as “stroke, heart failure, heart attack, transient ischemic attack, and death.” The authors write that possible reasons for the associations include that anxiety may be associated with surges in adrenalin, or that anxious patients may avoid preventative medical care or only seek medical services once they have developed symptoms. Two studies from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reach the same conclusion – that anxiety increases the risk factor for heart disease – with one study showing double the risk. Other research uncovers a link
Transforming Healthcare in the 21st Century
By guest author, Judith Olesen Americans too often pay a high price for the ways in which conventional medicine is practiced. We pay a price not only financially, but also in terms of untold human suffering. Our bodies are treated somewhat akin to machines made up of disconnected parts. Medical treatment is compartmentalized and reactionary. Our well-intentioned, highly trained primary care physicians send us to gastroenterologists if we report digestive issues, to cardiologists if routine blood tests reveal elevated cholesterol, to dermatologists for skin disorders, and so on. Our dysfunctional body parts are then treated with pharmaceuticals that mask symptoms and create side effects but do not heal the underlying causes of the symptoms — the body’s distress signals. Hurried and harried physicians overlook the fact that the
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is our nation’s official time for giving thanks, counting our blessings, and sharing kindness and courtesy to friends, family and even strangers. The spirit of gratitude, defined as “the quality of being thankful, or readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness” is a trait that should be cultivated each and every day to improve the health and happiness of you and those around you. Gratitude is an attitude of empathy, an emotion or feeling of virtue that involves the recognition and appreciation of something or somebody. This sense of goodwill often leads to a desire to think and act positively. Research shows that gratitude can be cultivated to improve our psychological, physical and social health. In their 2003 study, “Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental
Adventure Medical Kits
What if your routine cross-country ski jaunt turned emergent and you were stranded – would you be able to spend a night out in the mountains? Or how about an incapacitating sprained ankle or illness during the backpacking trip – how would you deal with that? Having the right medical gear is simple and might just save a life. Here are some tips on where to start preparing or updating your wilderness medical kit. General Considerations Preparing a medical kit requires addressing a few general issues first. What is the purpose of the kit? The contents are determined by the nature of the trip, and the specific injuries or illnesses most often encountered. My day kit is mostly a survival kit with fire starters, rescue mirror, emergency blanket,
Stress Management Techniques
You have the ability to control the effect of stress on your mind and body. As one may not be able to remove or avoid all stress the goal at some point is to change the impact it has on you. These simple stress management techniques are important tools you can use at home to help control the effects of stress. Stress brings on hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol which are great during a true emergency, but very harmful day in and day out. Chronic stress is harmful and can have a bad impact on mood, sleep, energy, weight, pain, blood pressure, blood sugar, and more… Our stress response is controlled by autonomic (automatic) nerves, with the sympathetic branches turning on stress response and parasympathetic turning off
Statin Drugs and High Cholesterol: A Story of Associations, Assumptions and Dogma
The love affair with statin drugs has turned from sizzle to fizzle as the irrational enthusiasm for these cholesterol-lowering drugs faces increasing scrutiny. While some would go so far as to put statins in the water supply, or sprinkled into every Big-Mac, research is drawing into question the success, and frankly the sanity of this idea. Cholesterol Conundrum This much is true, that high cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke, while lower levels are associated with less risk. However, association is not the same as cause and effect, and simply lowering cholesterol by any means necessary does not always succeed in lowering the risk of heart disease. Consider the drug called Zetia, which lowers the “bad” LDL cholesterol quite well,