Dr. James R. Denton, MD | Aurora, CO | Surgery

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Dr. James Denton is a surgeon with 35 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Denton speaks both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Denton practices at The Medical Center of Aurora and is affiliated with HealthOne Behavioral Health and Wellness Center in Aurora, Colorado. He treats complex conditions including bowel obstruction, sepsis, and closed head injuries. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and diagnostic imaging services such as chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy. Patients rate Dr. Denton 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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4.6

17 Ratings
35 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
6 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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About six months ago I walked into the Aurora medical center's emergency room one afternoon and was immediately admitted into surgery because it was determined I had a ruptured appendix. By most accounts, I shouldn't have been alive (never mind walking) since my appendix had apparently burst about 2-3 days earlier. Dr. Denton was the emergency room surgeon and after about a 4-hour surgery I spend 11 days in recovery and Dr. Denton came to see me every day, even on his days off, to see how I was doing. I was on home on medical leave for four more weeks and I made a complete recovery with no adverse affects or complications to include my colon which had a portion removed. I was told that with the "mess" my insides were I could have easily died, and at the very least had lasting complications. I believe Dr. Denton's skill saved my life and am grateful for a full recovery.

December 3rd, 2015

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Excellent rapport with me as a patient. He took time to explain my surgical procedure, in layman's terms, and made me feel quite at ease. He has a great personality.

November 10th, 2015

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I must be different or something, but I had a very empty experiance, with this Dr. I will admit, he did save my life, but the after call was not something to write home about. He seemed to me to have an attitude and in my opinion had the bedside manner of a mortitiion and the personalty of a dish rag. When he released me (which I thought was WAY too soon) did'nt have much to say and did'nt offer best wishes, NOR did he offer his hand. I find that not only unprofessional, but down right rude!!!!!

January 7th, 2015

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Dr. Denton is the best !! Visited me post surgery everyday and he I always made me feel at ease in his presence. Confident and caring...He can cut me open anytime !!

May 7th, 2013

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I would have given Dr. Denton more stars! He is the best! He saved my life! And his staff is wonderful! Definitely very caring! Dr. Denton is caring and saved my life medically as well as making me feel at ease. Thanks Dr. Denton!

January 30th, 2012

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An amazing surgeon, truly a rare breed. A highly skilled trauma surgeon with a high level of after care, including multiple daily visits after surgery if necessary. Very highly thought of among his peers.

October 25th, 2010

The Medical Center Of Aurora

1501 S Potomac StAurora, CO 80012

Tel: (303) 695-2600

Surgical Consultants Of Aurora Pc

1421 S POTOMAC ST STE 220AURORA, CO 80012

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. James Robert Denton, MD	Dr. James DeLine, MD	Dr. Roger Nagy, MD	Dr. Joseph Cocco, DO, FACOS
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
			Accepts New Patients
4.6 (17 Ratings)	4 (3 Ratings)	4.4 (9 Ratings)	4.6 (19 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Aurora , CO	Fort Morgan , CO	Colorado Springs , CO	Littleton , CO
Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Where is Dr. James Denton's office located?: Dr. James Denton's office is located at 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO, 80012.
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Denton affiliated with?: Dr. James Denton is affiliated with Healthone Behavioral Health And Wellness Center.
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