Ken Cohen (New West Physicians) Dr. Kenneth Cohen is a practicing internist who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for New West Physicians since 1996. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Health Sciences and the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. Under his guidance, New West Physicians has developed extensive programs in outcomes research, quality improvement, and clinical research. He has been the principal investigator for most research studies in which the organization has participated since 1997. He is very selective in choosing studies that not only advance medicine but also provide possible benefits for our New West Physicians patients. Dr. Cohen is married and has one son. He enjoys skiing, fly fishing, cycling, mountain climbing and backpacking.