June Physician Spotlight: Lisa Moore, DO

Who or what inspired you to become a physician?

I was inspired by my parents, who were both physicians. My father is a radiologist, and my mother practiced family medicine. Growing up, I listened to their conversations at the dinner table talking about caring for patients and serving their community, which sparked my early interest in medicine.

Can you describe a peak experience from your career?

During my residency, I had a patient whose case sparked my interest in headache medicine within neurology. He came to our resident clinic, which primarily served low-income patients, suffering from debilitating headaches, severe mood issues, and possible seizures. He had never really seen a doctor before and arrived alone, expressing how difficult his life had become. When he first came in, he wore sunglasses and had lidocaine patches all over his face—he truly looked unwell.

We decided to start him on a low dose of Depakote, and at his next visit, all three of his main issues had significantly improved. This time, he brought his wife, who gave me a big hug and thanked me, saying, “You brought me my husband back.” It was a powerful reminder that sometimes patients just need someone to listen and to try the right treatment. This experience was formative for me, as it showed how much of a difference we can make not only in a patient’s life, but also for their family. It was incredibly rewarding.

What interests you about engaging with the medical society?

As a relative newcomer to the medical community here, I am very interested in meeting my colleagues and becoming more involved. Having lived in Colorado Springs since 2006, my family and I feel deeply rooted in this community. It’s exciting to return as a member of the medical community and to further explore relationships with others. I particularly value communicating with fellow professionals about patient care and coordinating treatments, so I see this as a great opportunity to do just that.

What advice would you give to physicians in training?

That’s a great question. I believe there’s something in medicine for everyone, and it’s perfectly normal to change your mind along the way. You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do or have your entire path mapped out from the start. Looking back, I wish my friends and I had tried to predict our future specialties in medical school—we all would have been completely wrong! Even after choosing a path, it’s okay to explore new directions. If I could talk to my younger self, I’d say not to worry about having it all figured out. I never expected to end up where I am today, but I’m very happy with how things turned out.

What do you all enjoy doing outside of medicine?

I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two cats, as well as family and friends. We like playing board games, hiking, and trying new restaurants together.

For more information on Dr. Lisa Moore, please visit https://csneuro.com/dr-lisa-moore-do/