Christopher C. Taylor
2222 N Nevada Ave, Ste 5017, 
Colorado Springs, CO 

Overview

Christopher Taylor, MD, specializes in benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus. As the director of the only Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence in the state of Colorado, he understands the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to all patient care, including rectal cancer. His goal is to provide patients with a clear understanding of their disease process and establish a patient-centered and family-centered treatment plan. Dr. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and business. He went on to complete medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He completed a general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Utah Healthcare Institute St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is fellowship trained and board certified in colorectal surgery. Dr. Taylor enjoys sailing, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities with his partner, Frankie, and their dog, Nala.

His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Rectal Prolapse.

Graduate Institution

University Of Miami School Of Medicine (Miller School Of Medicine)

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CO

Board Certifications

General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS)
Colon & Rectal Surgery-American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)

Fellowships

Utah Healthcare Institute/St. Mark's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

CommonSpirit Colorado Springs Surgical Associates Penrose
2222 N Nevada Ave, Ste 5017, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher C. Taylor is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

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While Dr. Christopher C. Taylor is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

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Dr. Christopher C. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 719-776-6810 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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