Dr. Julia E. Carp, DO, FAACP

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Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Julia E. Carp, who serves patients in Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Carp is a board-certified physiatrist with Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC) in Boulder, Colorado. IRC is the largest physiatry group in the country with board-certified doctors who work with skilled nursing facilities to optimize therapy treatment plans; focusing on functional rehabilitation and recovery for patients with physical and cognitive impairments.

“I love the flexibility I have with IRC. I can be as busy as I want to be. I feel like I am my own boss, but still have the professional support of a business, with billing / coding and professional growth. Everyone at IRC is helpful, friendly, available, and wonderful to work with. I’m happy to be part of the team!” as stated by the doctor. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Carp earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. She then went on to complete her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital. 

A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, she is board-certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which was established in 1947 as the certifying body for the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation under the American Board of Medical Specialties. 

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry and physiatrics, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. 

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