3 Best Neurosurgeons in Aurora, CO

“Dr. Robert Breeze finished his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Southern California/LAC-USC Medical Center. Dr. Robert Breeze also completed his internship at the University of Southern California/LAC-USC Medical Center Program. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Colorado Medical Association, Colorado Neurosurgical Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and Denver County Medical Association. He was part of the team that performed the first American fetal cell transplant for Parkinson's disease. Dr. Robert Breeze was the Co-Principal Investigator on the first NIH-sponsored trial of fetal cell implantation for Parkinson's disease. He practices at UCHealth Neurosciences Center-Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Robert Breeze is fluent in English and Spanish.”

Read more

“Dr. Colin C. Buchanan received his undergraduate degree from Denison University in Granville and attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Colin C. Buchanan finished a general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He received comprehensive training in the treatment of brain and pituitary tumors, functional neurosurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Colin C. Buchanan earned his fellowship in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS). He is a fellowship-trained and board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in Chiari malformation decompression surgery. Dr. Colin C. Buchanan utilizes both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches to address spine and brain disorders. He practices at CBSI Aurora.”

Read more

“Dr. Kevin Lillehei finished his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program. He is the director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Laboratory, with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. Dr. Kevin Lillehei has a special clinical interest in neuro-oncology and performing surgeries for pituitary tumors, benign and malignant gliomas, acoustic neuromas, spinal cord tumors, complex skull base lesions, and peripheral nerve injuries. He is a knowledgeable surgeon and explains the condition and treatments in a detailed manner. He is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Kevin Lillehei accepts Spanish and English.”

Read more