The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near Aurora, CO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Aurora, CO. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Redwood Medical Aurora

    1411 S Potomac St Ste 450, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Buchanan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Buchanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Fecci is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Fecci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashraf Youssef is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Lillehei is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lillehei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Uchealth Hand Clinic-Anschutz Medical Campus

    1635 Aurora Ct Fl 4, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Breeze is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Breeze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Aneurysm, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Portercare Adventist Health System

    2535 D S Downing St, Suite 460, 
    Denver, CO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hudson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hudson is board certified in Neurological Surgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Ojemann is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Ojemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kramer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Waziri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Waziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sampson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Sampson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Colorado Brain Spine Institute

    500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Elliott is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Elliott is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Colorado Brain Spine Institute

    500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Syre is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Syre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Syre is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Syre is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy

    Lutheran Clinic - Neurosurgery

    12905 West 40th Avenue, Suite 415, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hardesty is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hardesty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Colorado Brain Spine Institute

    500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vadim Tsvankin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Tsvankin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Tsvankin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tsvankin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices - Neurosurgery Department

    2045 N Franklin St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Rubin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Suncrest Hospice LLC

    777 E Speer Blvd Ste 200, 
    Denver, CO 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roderick Lamond is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Lamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Abscess, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Denver Health And Hospital Authority

    777 Bannock St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Downes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Downes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Oligodendroglioma, Hygroma Cervical, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    HCA HealthONE Spine And Rehab Specialists

    500 E Hampden Ave Ste 425, 
    Englewood, CO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr Mark is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Mark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery One Lone Tree

    9980 Park Meadows Dr, Ste 101, 
    Lone Tree, CO 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Bohnen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Bohnen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bohnen is board certified in Neurological Surgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). Dr. Bohnen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Front Range Spine And Neurosurgery

    9399 Crown Crest Blvd, Ste 240, 
    Parker, CO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rauzzino is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Rauzzino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Rauzzino is board certified in Neurological Surgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). Dr. Rauzzino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Aurora, CO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Aurora, CO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near Aurora, CO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Awake Craniotomy doctors near Aurora, CO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Aurora, CO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Aurora, CO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Awake Craniotomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near Aurora, CO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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