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Dr. Kenneth Pettine, MD

Dr. Kenneth Pettine, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Pettine, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Johnstown, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

4795 Larimer Pkwy Johnstown, CO 80534

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At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pettine's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pettine

3.9

44 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
66%
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4 Star
5%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
2%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Bernadette Hisel in Conifer, co – Aug 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Annie in Ft Collins, CO – Aug 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Teddy Caruso in Costa Mesa, CA – Jul 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gail Burk in Fort Collins CO – Jul 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon, I believe in conservative spinal care that utilizes many forms of therapy before resorting to surgery. I am also an advocate of motion preservation and am known worldwide for leading the medical community...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital Inc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Mayo Clinic

    1986
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    1986
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1981
  • University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
  • Colorado College

    Undergraduate School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Colorado Spine Institute Professional LLC4795 Larimer Pkwy Johnstown, CO 80534
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical Center of the Rockies

    2500 Rocky Mountain Ave
    Loveland, CO 80538
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

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  • Poudre Valley Hospital

    1024 S Lemay Ave
    Fort Collins, CO 80524
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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