A graduate of Rockhurst University, with a B.S. in Chemistry, Colby went on to receive his M.D. from St. Louis University. At Rockhurst he finished with the highest GPA of his graduating class and received the NCAA post graduate scholarship.
After St. Louis University, he went to the University of Wisconsin where he completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in regional anesthesia and acute pain. He then joined the faculty as an assistant professor.
He currently is an Anesthesiologist at St. Lukes Hospital in St Louis. He has won several awards and is currently serving on 2 committees.
He has volunteered at 13 organizations in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. He continues to be involved at Oak Park by Skyping with future medical professionals.