Overview
Gretchen Ahrendt, MD, is a breast surgeon at St. Anthony Hospital and St. Anthony North Hospital. She provides patient-centered care, prioritizing individual needs and preferences while emphasizing education to support shared decision-making. Dr. Ahrendt places a strong emphasis on open communication and empowers her patients to actively participate in their care plans.Dr. Ahrendt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology.Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Ahrendt enjoys downhill, cross-country, and backcountry skiing, road and gravel cycling, traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Ahrendt is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11700 W 2nd Pl, Mob 2 Ste 210, Lakewood, CO 80228
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt by calling their office at 720-321-8080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt is classified as an Elite expert for Breast 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.
What conditions does Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt specialize in?
While Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt accept my insurance?
Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-321-8080 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
- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Ahrendt isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ahrendt isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Ahrendt isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- MastectomyDr. Ahrendt isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Advanced
- FibroadenomaDr. Ahrendt isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Ahrendt isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Ahrendt isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Ahrendt isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Ahrendt isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast LumpDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Ahrendt isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.