Radiculopathy near Englewood, CO

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to maximize conservative treatment options and only perform surgery when I feel like it will result in a positive outcome.

Care Philosophy: The key to exemplary care is individualized treatment plans and each patient is treated as a person, not a disease. Dr. Syre considers age, lifestyle, activity level, symptoms, pain and the patient's personal preference for treatment to ensure care is tailored to the individual's specific needs. Dr. Syre strongly feels that better outcomes happen when he knows and understands the unique individual.

Care Philosophy: I am a caring and compassionate physician and person who will make every effort to listen to and understand each of my patient's concerns. I will offer and discuss all surgical and non-surgical options so that my patients and their loved ones may make an informed decision regarding their neurosurgical care. Through the comprehensive care I provide, I strive to have a positive impact on each patient's quality of life.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to achieving the best functional results for my patients. I have a conservative and comprehensive approach to spine care. In many cases, this means maximizing non-operative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, spinal injections, and other pain management strategies. In some cases, however, there is a clear benefit to considering surgical intervention sooner as opposed to a last resort. Ultimately, I advocate that patients select a treatment plan guided by my experience to maximize quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Dietz attended medical school at the University of Iowa, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis where he also served as Chief Fellow in the Neuromuscular Medicine fellowship. Specializing in neuromuscular medicine, electromyography (EMG), and neuromuscular ultrasonography. He is a published researcher in the use of ultrasound in neuromuscular medicine and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Dietz currently serves as co-director of the National Jewish multidisciplinary ALS clinic.

Care Philosophy: I consider it both an honor and a privilege to care for patients with neck and back issues, and I make my goal getting these patients back to enjoying life as soon as possible.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hughes thinks informed, shared-decision making with patients is crucial in a surgical practice. For some patients, surgery may not be the best option or an option at all, and Dr. Hughes believes knowing when not to operate is just as important as knowing when to operate. When surgery is an option, surgical indications, goals, risks and benefits should be clear, as well as if there is a low, intermediate, or high probability that an operation will improve a patient's problem and fulfill his or her expectations.

Care Philosophy: My father, who was an ophthalmologist in Texas, taught me at an early age to always treat others better than yourself and always do the right thing regardless of situation, payer or problem. It was instilled in me to be the best and cutting edge. I bring that to my practiceno matter the obstacles, my patients and I work together to create the best treatment plans that help get them back to the activities they love.

Care Philosophy: The possibility of brain surgery is a frightening concept; I consider it my privilege and responsibility not only to offer my clinical and technical expertise, but to guide my patients through possibly the most difficult time in their lives. I tailor treatment to my patients' goals and values, and strive to deliver it with a collaborative spirit not only putting my patients and their families at the center of the process, but combining compassionate care with the latest techniques to deliver personalized and comprehensive treatments.

Biography: Dr. Rajeev Kumar, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Englewood, CO. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Rajeev Kumar, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available.Dr. Arias received his Bachelor of Arts and Science from Washington University in St. Louis and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He then returned to Washington University for residency training in Neurological Surgery, which included a seven-month experience as Registrar in Neurological Surgery at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He then remained at Washington University for an Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology fellowship at the renowned Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. He maintains a focus in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, with numerous research projects and publications in leading journals. Thanks to Dr. Arias' training as both a neurosurgeon and endovascular neurroradiologist, he can provide both perspectives in a single sitting. This allos a comprehensive, unbiased perspective, offering both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular approaches to cerebrovascular lesions, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya disease, stroke, and carotid stenosis. Other areas of expertise include meningiomas, cervical spine disease, and minimally invasive spine surgery

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mian prioritizes clear and honest discussions with his patients about surgical options, goals, and expectations.