Richard M. Roman, M.D., M.B.A.
in Denver

About Richard Roman, M.D.

Dr. Richard (Rick) Roman graduated with high honors from the University of Notre Dame. He then obtained medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Subsequently, Dr. Roman completed internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Duke University Medical Center. Before joining South Denver GI, Dr. Roman served as a member of the Gastroenterology Division Faculty at the University of Colorado Health, where he pursued teaching, research in gastrointestinal and liver diseases, and patient care.

Dr. Roman served as President of the Board of Directors for South Denver GI from 2015 to 2025. During his tenure as President, South Denver GI remained independent and physician-led, opened a new office and ASC in Castle Rock, diversified service lines, and grew into the largest gastroenterology practice serving communities along the Front Range. Dr. Roman strives to promote an organization that employees and providers are passionate about being a part of, delivers market-leading service and care to patients, and contributes as a vital partner in our communities.

For over a decade, Dr. Roman contributed as a medical staff leader at HCA/ HealthONE in multiple roles, including President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the President’s Council. He obtained a Master of Business Administration at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Isenberg School of Business in 2015. Dr. Roman has served as a faculty consultant for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and a board member for community organizations. He is devoted to providing his patients with personalized care and engagement. Outside of work, Dr. Roman enjoys time with his family, outdoor activities, culinary and performing arts, and jazz/ blues guitar.