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The Adult Spine Division of CU Orthopedics is a part of the Spine Center at the University of Colorado Hospital, with some of the top spine doctors in Denver and the surrounding areas. We provide comprehensive spine care to the citizens of the Rocky Mountain Region including neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and alternative medicine therapies.
The CU Orthopedic Spine Division provides state-of-the-art surgical intervention from fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeons. Our surgeons are thoroughly trained and experienced in the treatment of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine.
Treatment of spine-related pain typically involves conservative measures such as rest, physical therapy, medications, therapeutic injections, and alternative therapies; however, when these fail, surgery may be indicated.
The University of Colorado is a tertiary care center that specializes in the spine from the basic disc herniation to disc replacement, and motion preservation to complex spine care, including treatment of patients who have had unsuccessful treatment elsewhere.
We also see patients who have been told that their condition is too complex for surgical treatment or who have had previous failed surgery, and will provide surgical opinions. We see patients from across the nation, with easy access to our facility from Denver International Airport, as well as direct regional access from Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas.
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| Evalina Burger-Van der Walt, MD Chair & Professor Orthopedics | Vikas Patel, MD Professor & Executive Vice Chair Orthopedics | Christopher Cain, MD Associate Professor | Christopher Gallus, MD Assistant Professor | Sumeet Garg, MD Associate Professor | |
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| Christina Goldstein, MD Associate Professor | Emily Lindley, PhD Assistant Professor | Shahbaaz Sabri, MD Assistant Professor | Samuel Smith, MD Assistant Professor | Nolan Wessell, MD Assistant Professor | David Ou-Yang, MD Assistant Professor |
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| Emily Broeseker, FNP Instructor | Amy Bond, NP, RN Instructor | Jordan Bull, PA-C Instructor | Minnie Chau Instructor | Susan Estes, NP Instructor | Jill Fattor, PA Instructor |
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| Amanda Ramirez, ANPC Instructor | Nurse Practioner | ||||
Coming Soon!
| Research | Clinical Trials |
Our surgeons are the forefront of Orthopedic research. We continue to advance the field of orthopedics in our discoveries of the newest treatment options and technological advances in orthopedic care. Here at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus, our surgeons have access to the most extensive research resources and world-class surgical facilities available in Colorado and the nation. Here at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus we share our discoveries and teach our peers in the field as well as the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. | A Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Premia Spine TOPS TM System For more information, please contact: Claire L. Cofer |
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Address:
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone:
720-848-1980
Fax:
720-848-2019
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Broomfield Orthopedic Clinic
Address:
875 W. 136th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80023
Phone:
303-544-3820
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Lone Tree Medical Center
Address:
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
Phone:
720-848-2200
Fax:
720-553-0901
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Longmont
Address:
1925 W Mountain View Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone:
720-494-3132
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
UCHealth Spine Center - Memorial North Hospital
Address:
4110 Briargate Pkwy #100b
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone:
719-364-0160
Fax:
719-364-0161
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
CJ Kleck, MD
Chief, Spine Surgery
Associate Professor
My greatest area of interest is the treatment of adult spine deformity. This includes many problems that cause issues with posture, including scoliosis and kyphosis. I am also interested in treating patients who have had previous surgery and continue
to have issues.
I treat patients as I would like to be treated myself, or as I would want my family members treated. It is important that patients are informed and active in the decision making process, and I feel this is a critical part
of my job. While I am a surgeon, I am interested in pursuing all non-surgical means to the treatment of various spine conditions before considering surgical options. When surgery is decided upon, I apply the fundamentals of my training and evolving
technology to maximize benefit to patients.
I enjoy spending my spare time with my wife and two children.
Our Providers
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Patel is one of the top surgeons in the country, I highly recommend Dr. Patel to anyone that has back problems.
Danny Casey
Thank you, Dr. Patel, Suzie, and to you're fine team of surgeons!
Larry Salmen
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CU Anschutz
Academic Office One
12631 East 17th Avenue
4602
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-2955
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