Ear, Nose, and Throat near Denver, CO

Care Philosophy: Hello humankindness. It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself.

Care Philosophy: Kimberly Nelson, MD, believes in providing her patients with the best care possible. Dr. Nelson received her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from the University of Wyoming and completed medical school with honors at Creighton University in Nebraska. She finished residency at the University of Colorado and is board certified in otolaryngology. Outside of work, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, camping and traveling. She also enjoys being with her dogs and doing extracurricular activities, which include stand-up comedy.

Care Philosophy: Comprehensive care of patients' nasal and sinus problems in a partnership with their other health care providers is my top priority.

Biography: I grew up in New Orleans and Houston and attended the University of Texas at Austin. I then went to medical school at the Chicago Medical school and was accepted into one of the top ENT residency programs at the University of Oklahoma where I trained for 5 years under some of the best ENT professors in the country. I found ENT in medical school to be a great combination of medical evaluation and surgical skills. II had the opportunity to spend time with several specialists and was impressed with the range of disease states they treated, various age ranges, and the intricate anatomy and physiology of the head and neck region. I found that ENT/Head and Neck surgery incorporated some many aspects of medicine that I enjoyed, from seeing so many patients, so many age groups with so many interesting problems and detailed surgical procedures. I've always believed in ``Do what you love, and love what you do``! I fell in love with Colorado when I came for a visit in my college years and knew that one day I'd end up living here and being part of this thriving community. I enjoy doing volunteer medical missions around the world in some of the most remote places, and helping those who need help and care the most. Teaching and giving back to the community is rewarding. I also enjoy many sports like golf, hiking, biking and ice hockey I also love photography and if you've been to my office, you will get a chance to see many of my pictures.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available.

Care Philosophy: Highly trained in the latest Otolaryngology techniques, founding physician David Opperman provides caring treatment, clear communication with patients and informative updates to primary care physicians regarding patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

Care Philosophy: Provide patients with state of the art care for all ear related problems including hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and balance disorders and tumors of the ear and skull base. Board certified in Neurotology and Otolaryngology.

Care Philosophy: I strive to see each patient as unique and individual. You are not simply another patient but a person in search of an answer. If I cannot identify the solution, I will try to direct you to someone who can.

Biography: Dr. David Van Kooten, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose /amp Throat) Specialist who practices in Wheat Ridge, CO. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. David Van Kooten, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.