| Neurosurgery
For telephone consultation, patient referral and appointments:
In Denver: 303-493-8333
Call toll-free: 1-800-621-7621 Physician-to-Physician Consults Only:
1-800-949-CUMD (2863)
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Health
Sciences Center is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient
care, teaching and research. Our clinical service has as its goal
compassionate and effective care which is enhanced through the advancement
of scientific knowledge and technological expertise. Our teaching
program includes students, residents, and graduate physicians. It
is designed to promote understanding of neurosurgery and to inspire
caring for patients, technical and surgical skills, and scientific
inquisitiveness.
The department works closely with outstanding programs in neurology,
neuroradiology, neuropathology, neuroscience, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
medicine. Physicians in our department are nationally recognized
for excellence in the areas of neurosurgery. Research and referral
areas within the Department include:
 Spinal
disorders including spinal instrumentation
Brain tumors
Movement disorders
Neuro-oncology
Neurotrauma
Neurovascular diseases
Pediatric neurosurgery
Peripheral nerve disorders
Pituitary disorders
Seizure disorders
Spasticity
Spinal cord tumors
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Ventriculoscopy
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Robert
Edward Breeze, M.D.
Professor
Vice Chair
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Clinical
Interests:
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Cerebral
Aneurysms, Vascular Malformations, Carotid Disease, Skull Base
Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
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Medical
School:
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University
of California, San Diego |
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Residency:
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University
of Southern California |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurological
Surgery |
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Fax:
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303-315-6197 |
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Kerry
E. Brega, M.D.
Visiting Associate Professor |
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Clinical
Interests:
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Spine
Surgery, Neurotrauma, Neuro Critical Care |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Residency:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Board
Certification:
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Spine
Surgery |
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Fax:
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303-315-6197 |
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Michael
H. Handler, M.D.
Associate Professor
Chairman Neurosurgery Department, TCH
Director, Medical Student Education
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Clinical
Interests:
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Pediatric
Neurosurgery, Congenital Malformations, Brain Tumors, Epilepsy
Surgery, Neuro-endoscopy |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Pittsburgh |
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Residency:
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New
York University, SUNY Downstate Medical Center |
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Fellowship:
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New
York University, SUNY Downstate Medical Center |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurosurgery |
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Fax:
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303-861-6101 |
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James
P. Kelly, M.D.
Visiting Associate Professor
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Clinical
Interests:
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Neuro-trauma,
Neuro Critical Care, Neuro-rehabilitation, Sports Concussion
and Brain Injury |
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Medical
School:
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Northwestern
University |
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Residency:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurology |
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Fax:
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303-315-1613 |
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Glenn
W. Kindt, M.D.
Professor
Director, Neurosurgery Service, Veterans Administration Medical
Center
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Clinical
Interests:
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Brain
Tumors, Aneurysms, Cerebral Ischemia, Cervical and Lumbar Discs |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Michigan |
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Residency:
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University
of Michigan |
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Fellowship:
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Boston
Children's Hospital, Peter Brent Brigham Hospital |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurological
Surgery, Neurosurgery |
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Fax:
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303-315-6197 |
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Kevin
O. Lillehei, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Director, Neuro-Oncology Program
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Clinical
Interests:
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Neuro-oncology,
Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, Peripheral Nerve Injuries |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Minnesota |
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Residency:
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University
of Michigan |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurosurgery |
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Fax:
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303-315-6197 |
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Robert
T. Neumann, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Neuro ICU
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Clinical
Interests:
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Neuro
Critical Care, Stroke, Outcomes Science |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Residency:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurosurgery
(Board Eligible) |
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Steven
G. Ojemann, M.D.
Assistant Professor
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Clinical
Interests:
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Surgical
Treatment of Movement Disorders and Chronic Pain Disorders,
Functional and Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
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Medical
School:
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University
of California, LA |
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Residency:
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University
of California, San Francisco |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurosurgery (Board Eligible) |
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Fax:
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303-315-1331 |
C. Corbett Wilkinson, M.D.
Assistant Professor |
Clinical Interests: |
Pediatric Neurosurgery, Congenital
Cysts, Craniofacial |
Medical School: |
New York Medical CollegeTennessee |
Residency: |
West Virginia University |
Board Certification: |
Neurological Surgery (Board Eligible) |
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Ken
R. Winston, M.D.
Professor
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Clinical
Interests:
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Pediatric
Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Radiosurgery |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Tennessee |
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Residency:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Board
Certification:
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Neurological
Surgery |
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Fax:
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303-861-6101 |
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J.
Peter Witt, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Spine Center
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Clinical
Interests:
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Spinal
Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Neuro Trauma, Neuro Critical
Care |
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Medical
School:
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University
of Hannover |
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Residency:
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University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
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Fax:
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303-724-2305
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