Summary

Dr. Medel is a fellowship-trained board-eligible neurosurgeon with interests in cerebrovascular disorders and stroke, skull base surgery and brain tumors as well as spine disorders and general neurosurgery. He completed his residency training program at the University of Virginia as well as a fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at the University of Virginia. He is also one of a select few neurosurgeons in the country dual-trained in both traditional open microsurgery and minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery for vascular disorders of the brain and spine. He has active research interests in stroke and vascular disorders as well as neurosurgical outcomes research. He has published extensively in these areas.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 19 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ricky Medel has 5 locations

Neurology And Neurosurgery - Memorial Hospital Central

1725 E Boulder St Ste 101Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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
SunClosed

Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central

1400 E Boulder StColorado Springs, CO 80909

Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

16420 W Us Highway 24Woodland Park, CO 80863

Uchealth Grandview Hospital

5623 Pulpit Peak VwColorado Springs, CO 80918

Uchealth Specialty Care Clinic Woodland Park

16222 W US Highway 24 Ste 220Woodland Park, CO 80863
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
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
4.2 
19 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English
Colorado Springs , COColorado Springs , COColorado Springs , COGreely , CO
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricky Medel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricky Medel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricky Medel has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • CNS Vascular Tumor (Central Nervous System Cavernous Hemangioma)
  • Craniotomy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hypophysectomy (Pituitary Gland Removal)
  • Laminectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Skull Base Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Ricky Medel holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Medel's NPI number is 1487858742.

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Dr. Ricky Medel's office is located at 1725 E Boulder St Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909.

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