Dr. Donald Frei, MD is an endovascular surgical neuroradiology specialist in Englewood, CO and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1989 and specializes in endovascular surgical neuroradiology, vascular & interventional radiology, and more.Read his story
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- Aetna
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- American Republic
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
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Dr. Frei's Experience
Dr. Frei's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
- Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Dr. Frei's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Frei "Quality of Care RIA Neurovascular strives to care for each patient like family. Our goal is to provide knowledgeable, safe, effective, and ultra-minimally invasive cost conscious care. We use a multi-disciplinary approach to offer each patient the best treatment options. Two surgeons often work together on complex cerebrovascular cases. This routine practice of utilizing four expert hands minimizes complications. No students or doctors-in-training participate in the care of patients. I am passionate about about advancing NeuroInterventional Radiology through research and compassionate care. I enjoy providing life-saving surgeries in a safe but rapid manner via ultra-minimally invasive treatment for: Cerebral Aneurysms Brain AVMs Dural Fistula Carotid and Cerebral Vascular Stenosis Brain Tumor Embolizations Acute Stroke Pulsatile Tinnitus Leaders in Acute Stroke ESCAPE and MR CLEAN, two recently published stroke studies, emphasize the importance of rapid intervention in the patient with acute ischemic stroke. As part of a comprehensive stroke team, we work quickly to return blood flow to the part of the brain affected by stroke with the goal to alleviate and minimize the affects of stroke. Research RIA Neurovascular are the leaders in research for stroke and cerebral aneurysms in the Rocky Mountain Region. We are invited to participate in cutting-edge National and International research studies. This allows us to offer the most progressive technologies and devices to our patients. For a complete list of our past and current research trials please visit our our website. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Frei "RIA Neurovascular has made a commitment to provide the highest level of care. We are experts in the ultra-minimally invasive surgeries we perform. This results in complication rates well below the national average, shorter hospital stays, and shorter recovery times. Our goal is to help each patient return to their independent lifestyle as soon as possible.
Our staff is integral to our success. They are dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable in all aspects of the care we provide. We offer three clinic sites for patient convenience.
Rocky Mountain Chapter of The Joe Niekro Foundation Support Group
RIA Neurovascular is proud to be the only physician sponsored support group for survivors and their families of Cerebral Aneurysms, Brain AVMs, and Stroke. We treat patients like family and we feel an on-going responsibility and commitment to provide them support and consideration. Interested parties contact 720-493-3345"
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4 Specialties
- Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
- Angiography
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology
2 Board Certifications
- Diagnostic RadiologyAccredited by: American Board of Radiology*
- NeuroradiologyAccredited by: American Board of Radiology*
55 Conditions Treated
- Acute Stroke
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
- Atherosclerosis
- Bilateral Stroke
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brainstem Strokes
- Cancer
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cranial Trauma
- Dissecting Aneurysm
- Ear Disorders
- False Aneurysm
- Fracture
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Intracranial Venous Thrombosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Neck Cancer
- Pathologic Fracture
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Ruptured Aneurysm
- Saccular Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Cancer
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thromboembolism
- Thrombosis
- Tinnitus
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertebral Fracture
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35 Procedures
- Acute Stroke Intervention
- Aneurysm Embolization
- Aneurysm Stenting
- Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Brain Aneurysm Embolization
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cerebral Angiography
- Embolization
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation
- Embolization of Tumor
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
- Endovascular Procedure
- Endovascular Stent Grafting
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Intracranial Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
- Kyphoplasty
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
- Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vertebroplasty
- Wingspan™ Stent System
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Colorado.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Illinois, Bachelor of BiologyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Rush Presbyterian-St Lukes Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- Tulane University Medical Center, Diagnostic RadiologyResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Fellowship Neuroradiology/Interventional NeuroradiologyFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Introduction to Research Scholarship AUR/RSNA/ARRS - ARRS Conference, 1992
- Certificate of Merit for Exhibit: Contrast Enhanced MR and US of retinoblastoma with surgical correlation, RSNA, 1993
- Selection for publication of Exhibit in CD ROM: "Award Winning Scientific Exhibits RSNA, 1993", 1993
Media & Publications
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Dr. Frei accepts 14 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- American Enterprise Group
- American Republic
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- CofinityCofinity PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
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- Medicaid
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