Important Update Regarding VA Referral Appointments
At this time, Dr. Kathleen Blazek is no longer accepting new or returning VA/CCN referral appointments.
Dr. Lockwood and Dr. Johnston continue to welcome both new and established VA/CCN referral patients.
If you are scheduling online with a VA/CCN referral, please select either Dr. Lockwood or Dr. Johnston and choose the appropriate VA appointment option.
To view available appointments, please use our online scheduling system, or contact our clinic at (719) 357-9448 if you need assistance.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Established in 1871
Elevation 6,033 ft above sea level
Population 701,000 humans
247 days of sunshine
Average temperature in May is 71 degrees. However, it has been known to snow in May. You never know in Colorado.
Home of 5 military institutions: United States Airforce Academy, Ft. Carson, Peterson Airforce Base, NORAD, U.S. Space Force.
Popular tourist attractions include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, United States Olympic Training Center, United States Air Force Academy and Manitou Springs,
Within 2.5 hours of at least a half dozen ski resorts.
Places to Stay
Staybridge Suites Colorado Springs NE Powers Blvd
5420 New Car Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 653-3304
7 minute drive, 2.6 miles
This is the closest hotel to our clinic. Walking would take 15-20 minutes to get to the clinic. Crosswalks and sidewalks are provided. I believe they also have a complimentary breakfast.
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Hilton Garden Inn, Colorado Springs North
1810 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 598-6866
10 minute drive, 3.3 miles
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Comfort Suites Colorado Springs East,
Medical Center Area
5940 Stetson Hills Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 300-4666
11 minute drive, 5.0 miles
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Hampton Inn Colorado Springs, I-25 Central
1060 Kelly Johnson Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 266-4000
8 min drive, 2.6 miles
There are many other hotels within a 5-10 mile range. Please check Google for more availability.
Places to Eat
There are many restaurants and fast food areas around the clinic. Use Google Maps to see all the restaurants in the area.
If you have a special request, vegan, vegetarian, ethnic, etc., please feel free to ask. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Hacenda Colorado
La Casita Mexican Restaurant
Biaggi's Italian Restaurant
Airports
Approximately 23 miles Colorado Springs Airport to the clinic and hotels around the clinic. Depending on the time of day, it could take from 28-35 minutes.
Moderate traffic.
Approximately 85 miles from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs. Depending upon the time of day, it could take from 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes.
Heavy traffic.
