About Dr. James B. Shuler
Founder and President
James “Jim” Shuler is Board Certified in both Emergency and Addiction Medicine with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Shuler is also in long-term recovery from substance use disorder so understands and identifies with individuals suffering from this illness like few others can. He works in all realms of addiction medicine including inpatient and outpatient, from acute detoxification to long-term recovery maintenance.
Welcome to Your Recovery Network
We are a group of medical professionals who are passionate about guiding individuals afflicted by substance use disorder (SUD) into recovery. Our specialization is in addiction medicine, and we are associated with a large network of other specialists like specialized treatment facilities, counselors, other professionals and others in the field of recovery. SUD Consultants was started by emergency medicine physician Dr. Jim Shuler in 2015 – sparked by his own recovery from SUD.
Jim felt compelled to shift his passion for medicine to focus solely on those suffering from SUD. Wherever addiction is, we want to help medically. Whether that is seeing patients individually, speaking to groups to inform them about the disorder, consulting with businesses to help their employees, or helping recovery businesses offer state-of-the-art SUD recovery services, we are here to help.
Meet Our Doctors
We are committed to approaching and solving your substance use disorder.
James B. Shuler
Credentials & Certifications: DO, MS, FACOEP, FAWM, FASAM
Founder and President
Board Certified in both Emergency and Addiction Medicine with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Shuler is also in long-term recovery from substance use disorder so understands and identifies with individuals suffering from this illness like few others can. He works in all realms of addiction medicine including inpatient and outpatient, from acute detoxification to long-term recovery maintenance.
Rachael Kjelden
Credentials & Certifications: DNP, FNP-C
Rachael grew up in a small town in South Dakota, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. After graduating, she spent several years as an RN in Fargo, ND and Palo Alto, CA working in med/surg, labor & delivery, and oncology units. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND and has been in Colorado ever since, specializing in primary care and addiction medicine.
Brian Cooper
Credentials & Certifications: MD
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Board Eligible in Addiction Medicine with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Cooper has been in recovery from substance use disorder for over 5 years. After spending many years working in emergency medicine, he has gained a new appreciation and understanding of the support and resources needed for a person’s recovery. He is looking to provide this support through all stages of recovery and finds fulfillment in seeing patient’s success.
Our Mission Is to Provide a Professional, Confidential & Honest Approach to Your Situation
Direct Care
VIP Service
Expert Consultation
Educational Services
Professional Consulting
Additional Services
“I have been meeting with Jim for more than 3 years now and he’s made a huge impact on my life. Not only has he helped me overcome my substance use disorder, he’s made me realize how incredible life can be in my new skin.”
-Doug S.
Patient
Your Recovery Starts Here
To talk to one of our Doctors call, 970-217-3882.
