Colorado Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Looking for the best Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Colorado? Vitals has 179 cardiothoracic surgeons in Colorado.
Top Cardiothoracic Surgeons Results
179 Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Colorado
Dr. Elbert Kuo
Thoracic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Very personable and knowledgeable.Took time to explain my test results without making me feel rushed ." View Profile
Dr. Raja Rajan Gopaldas, MD
Thoracic Surgery
25 years exp
"Thorough and professional.Has magic hands. Valve surgery without framing my chest open. Immensely grateful" View Profile
Dr. Myles Stuart Guber, MD
Thoracic Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr.Guber Saw me on an E.R. Heart Problem. He did Emergency Aoerta Dissection and Saved my Life. He Has Great Surgeon Skills and I Highly Recommend him." View Profile
Dr. John Breard
Thoracic Surgery
23 years exp
"Dr. John Breard was referred to me by Dr. Sue at the Boswell Banner MD Anderson Center on July 9th, 2025 as a spot was found on my lung during a routine cancer scan In May of 2025." View Profile
Dr. William Arthur Cooper, MD
Thoracic Surgery
34 years exp
"Dr. Cooper took such amazing care of my husband who has multiply problems." View Profile
Dr. Richard Keith Parker, MD
Thoracic Surgery
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"I recently saw where Dr. Parker had retired. I just want to say as a former patient of his, he was the best. Nicest man you will ever meet and VERY CARING AND EXTREMELY COMPTENT ." View Profile
Dr. Mark Boyd Douthit, MD
Thoracic Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Five years ago, I was in so much pain. Dr. Douthit gave me my life back. He truly cared about what I was going through during this time." View Profile
Dr. Hoang Chau T Nguyen, MD
Thoracic Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Hoang Chau T Nguyen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Grand Junction, CO, with other offices in Mount Vernon, IL and Grand Junction, CO. View Profile
Dr. Brett Broussard
Thoracic Surgery
17 years exp
"Dr. Broussard treated me for a major surgical problem." View Profile
Dr. Victor Stephan Dreicer, MD
Thoracic Surgery
45 years exp
"I was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 2 ...he was very caring but direct and I put my full faith and trust in him.." View Profile
Dr. Jason Adam Shofnos, MD
Thoracic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr. Jason Shofnos of the Heart Institute of Colorado is without question the most brilliant and caring cardiac surgeon I could have hoped to perform my highly complex valve replacement and valve repair." View Profile
Dr. Michelle Deborah Dewing, MD
Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr DeWing had been my Dr from 3 days after I was diagnosed! She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and caring!" View Profile
Dr. Allan M Brants, MD
Thoracic Surgery
33 years exp
Dr. Allan M Brants, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Wheat Ridge, CO, with another office in Lafayette, CO. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. Kevin Gerard Shortt, MD
Thoracic Surgery
35 years exp
"My husband had a heart attack and needed triple by pass. He was a difficult patient." View Profile
Dr. John George Propp, MD
Thoracic Surgery
49 years exp
"DR. PROPP SPENT MUCH TIME WITH ME TO EXPLAIN WHAT MY PROCEDURE WAS AND THE TIME TO RECOVER. VERY PATIENT. APPRITICIATED THE MORE MATURE AND EXPERIENCED DOCTORS TIME." View Profile
Dr. Mark David Guadagnoli, MD
Thoracic Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Mark David Guadagnoli, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Loveland, CO, with other offices in Cheyenne, WY and Cheyenne, WY(and 6 other locations). View Profile
Dr. John Douglas Mitchell, MD
Thoracic Surgery
39 years exp
"I highly recommend Dr Mitchell. He is very knowledgeable. I trust him!!!" View Profile
Dr. Stephen Donald Jones, MD
Thoracic Surgery
43 years exp
"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Jones, he listened to what I wanted and I got the best fitting dentures in the end!" View Profile
Dr. Alexander Pak
Thoracic Surgery
37 years exp
"From the first encounter with Dr, Pak, my wife and I were impressed with his bedside manner, explanation of surgery. Answered all our questions to our satisfaction." View Profile
Dr. Scott Fisher, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
33 years exp
"Dr. Fisher is knowledgeable, patient, kind, with an excellent bedside manner. Performed my surgery with absolutely no complications and a quick and easy recovery. Highly recommend." View Profile
Dr. Jeffrey Clay Milliken, MD
Thoracic Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Almost died. He kept me alive. Perfect. Great job working with my old veins." View Profile
Dr. Mohey Kamel Saleh, MD
Thoracic Surgery
51 years exp
"He did an excellent job and I am thrilled with the results. He and his staff are the best I have ever seen." View Profile
Dr. Matthew Garret Blum, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Superior professional- totally trust him!" View Profile
Dr. Mark Anders Ammons, MD
Thoracic Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Mark Anders Ammons, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Denver, CO, with other offices in Denver, CO and Denver, CO. He has 45 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. Martin L Beggs, MD
Thoracic Surgery
37 years exp
Dr. Martin L Beggs, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pueblo, CO. He has 37 years of experience. His specialties include Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery. View Profile
Dr. Kyle Christian Nickel, MD
Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"My Name is Chauncey. I had a hernia and Dr. Nickle took good care of it. Totally letting me know what to expect from visit to post op. Totally experienced and reliable." View Profile
Dr. Pius K Kamau, MD
Thoracic Surgery
55 years exp
"Both his bedside and Surgical pre-op manner was excellent. He was very open and warned me of any possible problems that might occur during and after surgery, a very candid doctor." View Profile
Dr. Max Bannister Mitchell, MD
Surgery
38 years exp
Dr. Max Bannister Mitchell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Aurora, CO, with another office in Denver, CO. He has 38 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. Frank David Manart, MD
Surgery
52 years exp
"Kindest, best bed side Manner ! And he truly cares. I was happy to call him my doctor." View Profile
Dr. James Jaggers, MD
Thoracic Surgery
38 years exp
"Dr. Jaggers has performed two surgeries on our five year old for Tetralogy of Fallot." View Profile
Dr. Franco Ralph Rea, MD
Thoracic Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr Rea made the right call when the local hospital did not. Thank you!" View Profile
Dr. Michael W Stanton, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr. Stanton explained the procedure and follow up very well. Even though the lab work took a long time he kept me posted and delivered the results as soon as possible." View Profile
Dr. Thomas Brett Reece, MD
Thoracic Surgery
27 years exp
Dr. Thomas Brett Reece, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Aurora, CO, with other offices in Aurora, CO and Broomfield, CO(and 2 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Steven Paul Cummings, MD
Thoracic Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Fifteen years ago at age 72, although I had never suffered a heart attack, I was experiencing symptoms and had test results that revealed the urgent need for open-heart surgery." View Profile
Dr. Fernando Neves Lamounier, MD
Thoracic Surgery
29 years exp
"He is the most dedicated doctor that i have ever met. I live in Alaska now but I would fly to the Heart center of the Rockies if I have any trouble." View Profile
Dr. Gary Edward Lane, MD
Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"caring explains well and most off all listens and cares" View Profile
Dr. Kenneth Richards
Vascular Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Operated on my wife, did a great job." View Profile
Dr. Randy Kevin Metcalf, MD
Thoracic Surgery
43 years exp
Dr. Randy Kevin Metcalf, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pueblo, CO, with other offices in Warren, OH and Sharon, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Sanjay Prasad Tripathi, MD
Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
"When I was suddenly confronted with the need to remove a mass from my heart, Dr. Tripathi was recommended because of his surgical skills with minimally invasive procedures using robotic surgery." View Profile
Dr. Charles Otto Brantigan, MD
Surgery
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Charles Otto Brantigan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Denver, CO, with another office in Aurora, CO. He has 58 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. Robert Alexander Meguid, MD
Thoracic Surgery
24 years exp
Dr. Robert Alexander Meguid, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands Ranch, CO, with other offices in Aurora, CO and Broomfield, CO(and 3 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Alan Bruce Rosenberger, MD
Vascular Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Alan Bruce Rosenberger, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Westminster, CO, with other offices in Westminster, CO and Thornton, CO(and 4 other locations). View Profile
Dr Paul Tessmann
Thoracic Surgery
23 years exp
"He put in my husband’s LVAD 2 weeks ago. His knowledge of the heart, pharmacology and critical cardiac care are the best around!!!" View Profile
Laurel Ann Cope, PA
Thoracic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
"I have always received excellent care from this healthcare team" View Profile
Dr. Jason Wing Tcheng, MD
Oncology
Accepting New Patients
"Dr Tcheng was my husband’s lung cancer surgeon and we are very grateful for his professionalism and expertise." View Profile
Dr. Michael Scott Meyer
Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Dr. Michael Scott Meyer is a health care provider primarily located in Greeley, CO, with other offices in Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, WA(and 2 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Ronald Douglas Smith, MD
Thoracic Surgery
56 years exp
Dr. Ronald Douglas Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Loveland, CO, with other offices in Jonesboro, AR and Jonesboro, AR. He has 56 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. Nicole Choy, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Spent time with me
18 years exp
Dr. Nicole Choy received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley with honors and graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. View Profile
Dr. Michael Swank, MD
Thoracic Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Dr. swank has helped me so much,I had my right knee done 3 years ago and I had my Left Knee done on oct." View Profile
Dr. John Robert Mehall, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"I thank God for Dr. Mehall. He performed my minimally invasive mitral valve repair 3 years ago. At age 67 this past weekend I climbed my first 14er." View Profile
Dr. Peter L Walinsky, MD
Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"helicopter ride. aortic valve, root, ascending aorta replacement and a few other things. peter walinsky and his staff saved my life. thank you." View Profile
Dr. Michael Firstenberg
Thoracic Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"My story is quit long. But I will try to sum it up quickly." View Profile
Dr. Richard Lovato, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Gave an accurate diagnosis
32 years exp
"After the doctor did my surgery in 2004 I was in the hospital for about 10 days Dr Lovato at my bedside everyday sometime twice a day he's the best DR I have ever had, I never had a doctor that take out so much time for you as patient." View Profile
Dr. Federico Milla, MD
Thoracic Surgery
26 years exp
"Dr. Milla saved my life with his God-given skills after I was Life-flighted to Piedmont Heart Institute following a massive aortic dissection." View Profile
Dr. John Joseph Randono, MD
Thoracic Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. John Joseph Randono, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Colorado Springs, CO, with other offices in Colorado Springs, CO and Colorado Springs, CO(and 5 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Bradley Owen Hofer, MD
Thoracic Surgery
46 years exp
Dr. Bradley Owen Hofer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Denver, CO. He has 46 years of experience. His specialties include Thoracic Surgery, Surgery. View Profile
Dr. Steven Roy Leonard
Surgery
46 years exp
"Dr. Steven Leonard is most humble. It is most hard to believe we got him to do (7 hour) open heart surgery on our baby girl Priscilla." View Profile
Dr. David Aaron Fullerton, MD
Thoracic Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. David Aaron Fullerton, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Aurora, CO, with other offices in Broomfield, CO and Aurora, CO(and 2 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Fernando Anthony Riveron, MD
Thoracic Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Fernando Anthony Riveron, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Grand Junction, CO, with other offices in Boise, ID and Boise, ID(and 5 other locations). View Profile
Dr. Richard Jeremiah Sanders, MD
Surgery
72 years exp
Dr. Richard Jeremiah Sanders, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Denver, CO, with another office in Denver, CO. They have 72 years of experience. View Profile
Dr. David Donahue, DO
Bariatric Surgery
19 years exp
David Donahue, DO, FACS, believes the best approach to care starts by building a trusting relationship between the provider and patient. View Profile
Dr. James David Albert, MD
Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
"Excellent care, follow up, results, and pain- free afterwards. That dull ache and pain that was always there was completely gone. I have recommended him to all my friends." View Profile
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