Dr. Nathan L. Brightwell, MD | Aurora, CO | General Surgeon

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Dr. Nathan Brightwell specializes in surgery with advanced training in vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center. With over five decades of clinical practice, Dr. Brightwell brings extensive surgical expertise to his patients.

Dr. Brightwell practices at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, and U.S. Air Force Academy Hospital in USAF Academy, Colorado. He focuses on treating complex conditions including breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer cases. His practice also includes diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis to help guide treatment decisions. Patients rate Dr. Brightwell 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.2

13 Ratings
54 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 office locations
Male

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I have enormous respect for Dr. Brightwell. He's an excellent surgeon, and very personable and approachable as well. He actually took the time to call me on my cell phone to answer some questions I had - truly amazing, in this day and age. It's apparent that he cares about his patients, as well as for them.

July 22nd, 2015

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If you just must face a cancer diagnosis, it will help a lot to have a surgeon who treats you like a real-life person and not just his problem for the day. Dr Brightwell actually hears what you say to him and immediately responds to any questions you have. I couldn't have asked for better.

May 28th, 2015

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Excellent surgeon, personal attention from doctor and staff.

July 31st, 2013

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Excellent doctor and polite, caring office staff.

April 30th, 2011

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Very kind, thoughtful doctor and office staff. Very pleased with ease of surgery recovery and excellent outcome.

April 30th, 2011

Rocky Mountain Regional Va Medical Center

1700 Wheeling StAurora, CO 80045

U S Air Force Academy Hospital

4102 Pinion DrUSAF Academy, CO 80840

Tel: (719) 524-2273


Dr. Nathan Leroy Brightwell, MD	Dr. Joseph Cocco, DO, FACOS	Brittany Brown, PA	Dr. Paul Alvord, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (13 Ratings)	4.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Aurora , CO	Littleton , CO	Thornton , CO	Englewood , CO
Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	Med School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Cambell University	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Laser Surgery
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgery

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Brightwell's NPI number is 1174518054.

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Anesthesiology
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Dr. Camille Lisette Linick
Surgical Oncology
16 Years Exp | Aurora, CO
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Dr. Bryant Douglas Mauk, MD
Preventative Medicine
66 Years Exp | Denver, CO
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Dr. Shawn Thomas
Diagnostic Radiology
5 Years Exp | New Haven, CT
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Dr. Nita Gay Ellis, MD
Surgery
47 Years Exp | Denver, CO
(6)
Dr. Arthur John Dichard, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
41 Years Exp | Denver, CO
(0)
Dr. Hamilton Lokey, MD
Surgery
56 Years Exp | Golden, CO
(0)
Dr. Olivia Louise Bolles, MD
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Dr. Deborah Kay Davis-Merritt, MD
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45 Years Exp | Denver, CO
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Where is Dr. Nathan Brightwell's office located?: Dr. Nathan Brightwell's office is located at 1700 Wheeling St, Aurora, CO, 80045.
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