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  • Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Institute 300 Exempla Cir Ste 130, Lafayette, CO 80026
  • (303) 539-2533

Brief Intro

What separates us from the rest? *** Specializing in scoliosis and reconstructive spine surgery and fellowship trained under the renowned spine surgeon and mentor Dr. Jean Dubousset in Paris, France. Dr. Cathleen Van Buskirk is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society, American Board of Spine Surgery, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. She has written several papers and book chapters including the Contemporary Management of Spinal Cord Injury: from impact to rehabilitation. Spinal Instrumentation, and Surgical Approaches to the Spine. *** Winner of Patient's Choice Award 2 Years In a Row!! Of the nations 720,000 active physicians, less than 6% were accorded this honor by their patients in 2009! Various components are rated such as bedside manner, degree of follow-up, courtesy of office staff, promptness and patient-physician time.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Wisconsin - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
  • 300 Exempla Cir Ste 130, Lafayette, CO 80026
  • Mon:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana Choice POS
  • Humana National POS
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Rocky Mountain Summit Group
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Rocky Mountain Good Health and Vista HMO PPO
  • Rocky Mountain Monument PPO - Tier 2
  • Multiplan PPO
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