Dr. Colin Buchanan, MD
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Dr. Colin Buchanan, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Colin Buchanan, MD is a neurosurgeon in Englewood, CO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Swedish and HCA HealthONE Aurora. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Colorado Brain and Spine Institute
Colorado Brain & Spine Institute
Colorado Brain and Spine Institute LLC - Parker
Colorado Brain and Spine Institute, LLC - Aurora
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge Lone Tree, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.
Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Buchanan specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Buchanan's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan
4.3
| 5 Star | 82% | 82% |
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| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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About Me
care philosophy
I am committed to achieving the best functional results for my patients. I have a conservative and comprehensive approach to spine care. In many cases, this means maximizing non-operative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic treatment,...read morebiography
Colin C. Buchanan, MD is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the management of complex spinal disorders and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). He is the Neurosurgery Trauma Liaison at The Medical Center of Aurora and a part of the...read moreNeurosurgery
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Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of California/los Angeles Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California/los Angeles Medical Center
Internship HospitalWayne State University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 55
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 63
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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