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 highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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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
University Of Colorado Hospital
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University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Peter Fecci is a Neurosurgery provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Fecci is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group
Bradley Bohnstedt is a Neurosurgery provider in Longmont, Colorado. Dr. Bohnstedt is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Hardesty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Hardesty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Hardesty by calling their office at 303-265-5430. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Hardesty a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Hardesty is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, 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.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas Hardesty specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Hardesty is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Pituitary Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Douglas Hardesty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Hardesty has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Hardesty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Hardesty accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Hardesty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-265-5430 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.