Colorado (CO) General Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are thyroid disorders, breast disease, breast cancer, hernia, cystic fibrosis, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Cirrhosis, lymphoma, Colorectal cancer, Thyroid cancer, Hirschsprung's disease, Adhesions, Volvulus, Kidney cancer, Morbid obesity, Chronic renal failure, Meconium ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, and Toxic megacolon.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, laser surgery, thyroid surgery, microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, da Vinci Surgical System, Bypass Surgery, cryosurgery, Kidney transplant, Whipple procedure, Cholecystectomy, Resection, robotic surgery, Liver transplant, Bariatric surgery, abdominal surgery, and Appendectomy.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, biopsy, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), x-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Cardiac Stress Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), Lower GI (Barium Enema), and fecal occult bloodtest.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has
378 practicing
general surgeons. Broken out by city, general surgery doctor density
in Alamosa is 2,
in Aspen is 2,
in Aurora is 52,
in Boulder is 6,
in Breckenridge is 3,
in Brighton is 1,
in Brush is 2,
in Canon City is 2,
in Castle Rock is 1,
in Colorado Springs is 26,
in Cortez is 1,
in Craig is 2,
in Delta is 5,
in Denver is 110,
in Durango is 4,
in Edwards is 1,
in Englewood is 12,
in Estes Park is 1,
in Evergreen is 1,
in Fort Carson is 2,
in Fort Collins is 14,
in Fort Morgan is 5,
in Frederick is 1,
in Frisco is 2,
in Glenwood Springs is 2,
in Grand Junction is 21,
in Greeley is 7,
in Gunnison is 1,
in Johnstown is 1,
in La Junta is 2,
in Lafayette is 22,
in Lakewood is 3,
in Lamar is 1,
in Leadville is 1,
in Littleton is 6,
in Lone Tree is 12,
in Longmont is 6,
in Louisville is 2,
in Loveland is 8,
in Montrose is 5,
in Monument is 1,
in Palisade is 1,
in Parker is 8,
in Pueblo is 18,
in Rifle is 1,
in Salida is 2,
in Steamboat Springs is 4,
in Sterling is 3,
in Thornton is 3,
in Trinidad is 2,
in Vail is 2,
in Walsenburg is 1,
in Westcliffe is 1,
in Westminster is 2,
in Wheat Ridge is 18,
in Woodland Park is 1,
and in Wray is 2.
Colorado Information
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater.
Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177.
Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18
and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
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