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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • 44 years of experience
  • Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045

Brief Intro

I treat and advise patient’s as I would want a member of my family treated. While many surgeons claim they do this, the reality is a lot of medicine is market driven, not need driven. I believe the practice of medicine to be a service industry, not a business. The practice of spine surgery is a combination of science and art, and I believe it is important patients understand the nature of their problem and have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of any treatment proposed, surgical or non surgical. There can be no guarantees, but surgery will only be offered if there is a good chance surgical intervention will achieve your goals, where the potential benefits of surgery clearly outweigh the risks.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Sydney Sydney Medical School - 1981

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital
  • 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Wound Care
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Neurological Testing
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • AARP
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Humana
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
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