Denver Welcomes New Chief Medical Examiner
Published on February 23, 2026
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) today announced the appointment of Sterling McLaren, MD as Denver’s new Chief Medical Examiner, following a nationwide search to fill the role. Dr. McLaren succeeds Jim Caruso, MD, who retired in August 2025 after 10 years of service leading the Office of the Medical Examiner.
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