General Surgery near Aurora, CO

Biography: Dr. Baer is a native of Colorado. He attended Cherry Creek High School and graduated at the top of his class. He went on to attend Harvard University and received his degree in Biology, with honors. While at Harvard, he was awarded the Harvard Scholarship for three consecutive years while maintaining a job and being a four-year varsity athlete. He graduated with honors from the University of Colorado Health Science Center. Dr. Baer completed his surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. While completing this 5 year program, he was also a flight physician for MedFlight, a helicopter rescue/transport service. Following his residency program, he completed a fellowship at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, in Gloucester, England. Upon completion of this program, Dr. Baer returned home and has been practicing general surgery in South Denver since 1992. Dr. Baer's professional interests include, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, breast surgery, hernia surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He has special interests in endocrine surgery including minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Dr. Baer was the Porter Adventist Hospital Chairman of the Surgery Department for 5 years and President-elect for 3 years. He is finishing up his 3 year service as President.Dr. Baer is married with two teenage daughters. He enjoys all outdoor activities particularly running and snow-shoeing. Without a doubt, his greatest enjoyment is attending his daughter's various sporting activities.

Biography: Dr. Boris Sepesi, MD, FACS is a board-certified surgeon, certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery with extensive expertise and experience in the comprehensive treatment of thoracic and upper gastrointestinal oncological diagnoses, specifically lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, chest wall tumors, tracheal and airway tumors, thymomas, thymic carcinomas, mesothelioma and other thoracic oncological diagnoses. His unique training, knowledge and research interests in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy and clinical trials enable him to offer consultation and recommendations for multi-disciplinary perioperative therapy for complex thoracic oncologic diagnoses that require surgical management.From surgical standpoint, Dr. Sepesi is highly experienced in all surgical techniques: minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) as well as complex open surgical techniques for the surgical treatment of thoracic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies. He personalizes treatment, surgical decisions and patient care based on the symptoms, diagnosis, disease stage, disease extent, body type, and patients' preferences to achieve the most optimal short-term and long-term outcomes and quality of life.Along with his extensive expertise in the treatment of thoracic oncological diagnoses, he also manages patients with benign and infectious thoracic and esophageal diseases such as esophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernias, esophageal motility disorders, pleural infections, pneumothorax, or undiagnosed pulmonary nodules and ground glass opacities.

Care Philosophy: I believe in working with each patient as a team. Together, we work out an accurate diagnosis and then find a solution that will provide a safe, effective, healthy outcome. It is important to us to address our patients' needs in a timely manner, returning them to the lives they love.

Care Philosophy: At United Vein & Vascular Centers, understanding drives our exceptional care. We deliver personalized, compassionate, and advanced treatments for every patient. Our experienced physicians prioritize your vein and vascular health, ensuring you feel heard and empowered. We embrace a holistic approach, listening to your concerns and explaining all treatment options to find the best solution for your needs. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices, we offer minimally invasive procedures for quicker recovery and lasting results. From arrival, our focus is your comfort and confidence. We provide advanced medical care and a patient-centered experience you can trust. We understand that vascular health impacts overall well-being, and we strive to enhance your quality of life. By combining medical expertise with genuine empathy, we aim to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships based on trust and respect.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to take care of patients with surgical problems in a compassionate and understanding manner.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Modanlou's professional interests include all aspects of general surgery and complex problems of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas including minimally invasive techniques. He strongly believes in a multidisciplinary approach to complex medical problems and personalization of the patient experience.

Care Philosophy: Providing expert advice and consultation on matters of surgical treatment and serving as exemplary resources for our community, while placing the interests of our patients above all else.

Biography: Dr. Kaysie Banton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Englewood, CO. She is 54 years old. Dr. Kaysie Banton, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish.

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients while providing the flexibility they need. At MVSA we believe that you are not your condition, but a person. We strive to treat you with professional and compassionate care during each step of yourtreatment.

Biography: Dr. Young relocated to Denver in 2005 after completing a two-year surgical oncology fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. His prior education and training was via general surgery residency at Michigan State University/Grand Rapids, a medical degree at the University of North Dakota, and an undergraduate BA at Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota.Dr. Youngs interests include all areas of surgical oncology with emphasis on esophageal, hepatobiliary, gastro-intestinal, melanoma, and sarcomatous disease. He has written, published,and presented nationally and internationally on the surgical treatment of various oncologic diseases. He has conducted basic science research in the field of oncology. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).