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Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD

Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD is a neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lillehei has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1979. He is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

12605 E 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045
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Dr. Lillehei's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lillehei

4.5
25 ratings, 8 with a written review
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3 star
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1 star
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First Rate Neurosurgeon in All Respects
Dr. Lillehei is both highly technically competent and a decent and caring human being. My wife has glioblastoma, and we couldn't have asked more of him than he provided in any respect. He is the go to doctor in every regard.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jack Blumenthal – Dec 15, 2022
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Brain Tumor
What a great visit with Dr.Lillehei answering all my concerns and left with positive attitude and feeling so much better.Don
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Don D – Oct 07, 2022
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Amazing
Kevin Lillehei is simply amazing. He saved my wife removing her ependymoma and was very kind and courteous. He is a hero.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Seth C – May 12, 2022
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Unfortunately Doctor Lillihei overlooked my previous MRI for comparison and encouraged me to keep a hemmorhaged Rathkes cleft unattended in my head. I lasted for 6 months till surgery. Felt great for about a month after surgery and now am battling complications from infection. Doctor and his staff are avoiding me by all means. Not happy with the services of his staff and affiliated departments.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Ryan smith – Oct 12, 2020
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7/19/2017 Surgery to remove benign tumor on my wife's brain stem. I am sure the surgery was confident and competent. There was an adverse event. Dr. Lillihei's followup was not good. He promises to make things happen in other parts of the hospital and cannot. I am sure that is just part of the separation of all the departments. The hospital administration, beginning with the social worker, also failed in assisting us deal with our difficulties. While Dr, Lillehei is a competent surgeon he is part of a dysfunctional system.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Dutch Bieber – Jul 20, 2019
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My dad, my sister and I have been in Dr. Lillehei's care since 2002. The absolute best! I recommend him to all patients that have Angiomas. You can't get a better neurologist in the state of CO and quite possible in the Nation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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Had my first meeting with Dr. Lillehei and felt immediately that I was in the right hands. So friendly and welcoming. It is very obvious that he is extremely knowledgeable and his qualifications are excellent. Thank you Doctor and also your entire staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maureen K in Carbondale, CO – Sep 25, 2018
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Dr. Lillehei is simply the best. I had a tumor removed from my neck. He is such a humble and nice doctor and on top of that one of the best in the entire country.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Shawn in Golden, CO – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD is a neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lillehei has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    University of Colorado Hospital12605 E 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045
    1
    (720) 848-2080
    University of Colorado Denver Hospital12631 E 17th Ave Aurora, CO 80045
    2
    (303) 724-2305
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