Dr. Vikas Patel, MD
Dr. Vikas Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Washington University In St. Louis (Wash U) in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies. He is accepting new patients.
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12605 E 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045Make an Appointment
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| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Patel to family and friends is 4.423077 out of 5
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I currently serve as the Executive Vice Chair of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at the University of Colorado. As an academic spine surgeon, it is my responsibility to stay involved in the latest spine care research findings, techniques, and technologies....read morebiography
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer before earning both a Master's of Arts and a Doctor of Medicine degree at Washington University in St. Louis. My orthopedic spine surgery training took place at the...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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University Of California (san Francisco) Program
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California (san Francisco) Program
Internship HospitalSt Johns Hospital And Health Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Washington University In St. Louis (wash U)
Medical School, 1997Washington University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997University Of Illinois
Undergraduate School, 1991
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
85%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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