Overview
Douglas Hardesty, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO, with clinical interests that encompass all aspects of neurosurgery, including brain tumors (both benign and malignant), spine surgery, and trauma. He has a special interest in complex cranial cases, where minimally invasive techniques can lead to excellent outcomes and faster recovery times.
Dr. Hardesty is dedicated to providing each patient with the best possible outcome and the highest quality of life.
�I believe in treating every patient like my own family member. This often means choosing conservative or nonoperative treatments when appropriate, or using minimally invasive techniques when surgery is needed.�
Outside of his practice, Dr. Hardesty enjoys traveling internationally with his wife, spending time with their two dogs, and exploring Colorado�s many hiking trails.
Dr. Hardesty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Seizures.
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Locations
12905 West 40th Avenue, Suite 415, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Portercare Adventist Health System
Abhijeet Gummadavelli is a Neurosurgery provider in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Gummadavelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Healthone Clinic Services - Medical Specialties LLC
Edward Maa is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Maa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.
University Physicians Incorporated
Steven Ojemann is a Neurosurgery provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Ojemann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ojemann is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Hardesty isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Hardesty isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Hardesty isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Hardesty isDistinguished. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Hardesty isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Experienced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance SyndromeDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
- AcromegalyDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- ApoplexyDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Hardesty isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.