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Dr. Thomas Puschak, MD

Dr. Thomas Puschak, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Thomas Puschak, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Golden, CO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Swedish and HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 128 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (128 reviews)

Practice

660 Golden Ridge Rd Ste 250 Golden, CO 80401
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Puschak specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Puschak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Puschak

4.4

128 ratings, 87 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Frank Sommers – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Robert Thomas – Nov 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Danny Daigle – Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Oct 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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DontBother – Oct 10, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Melissa Flynn – Aug 16, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Jul 11, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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John S – Jul 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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MattFigi – Jun 24, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Christina Heron – Apr 23, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Geri Martinez – Mar 22, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Kendra Sayles – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Kerensa – Mar 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Puschak Excellence – Mar 02, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Linda Ronne – Feb 02, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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FrancesJoyce DiPentino – Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mark L Madsen – Jan 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael E Dock – Dec 09, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

To practice high quality orthopedic care for my patients. The philosophy is the patient drives the practice. The employees are team members who are mutually accountable and pursue our goal of high quality care in a team approach.

biography

Thomas J. Puschak, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of adult spinal disorders. He received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana....read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Indiana Heart Hospital The

    Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Wabash College

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Posterior C1-C2 Transarticular Screws., 2003

  • REcommended Treatment Protocol in the Setting of a Septic Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty

  • Pseudarthrosis Following Anterior Cervical Fusion: Treatment Options and Results, 1999

  • Fixation in the Occiput, 2004

  • Use of Artificial Disc Replacement in Degenerative Conditions of the Cervical Spine, 2004

  • E.B. Rinker Scholarship, 1992

  • Wabash National Honor Scholar, 1985-89

  • Walther Cancer Institute Scholarship, 1992

  • Magna Cum Laude

  • Donald Macchia Pharmacology Award, 1991

Locations

Practice

Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center PC660 Golden Ridge Rd Ste 250 Golden, CO 80401
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital

    340 Peak One Dr
    Frisco, CO 80443

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • OrthoColorado Hospital

    11650 W 2nd Pl
    Lakewood, CO 80228
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

    286 16th St
    Burlington, CO 80807

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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