J. Paul Elliott, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained and Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Specializing in Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery.
Neurosurgical Specialties
Cranial: Brain Tumors, Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm, Hydrocephalus, Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Pituitary Tumors, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Spine: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Microdiscectomy, Spinal Decompression, Spinal Tumors
Peripheral Nerve: Carpal Tunnel Release, Ulnar Decompression
Locations
Swedish Medical Center
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Clinic Days
Monday
Friday
Surgery Days
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
“My philosophy is to maximize conservative treatment options and only perform surgery when I feel like it will result in a positive outcome.”
About Dr. Elliott
Neurological illness can affect all aspects of a patient’s life. I chose to become a Neurosurgeon because it affords me the opportunity to offer definitive treatment options allowing patients to regain their quality of life. My brother was born with spina bifida; seeing the effects it had on him and my own family made me want to make a difference for those who may face similar circumstances.
Neurosurgery is an intense lifestyle, but ultimately it is very rewarding. Most patients come to me because of my experience, my ability to alleviate pain or impede a disease process, my conservative treatment philosophy, my surgical precision and excellent post-surgical outcomes, and for my ability to connect to them as a person and not just a disease or disorder. Having neurosurgery can be physically and emotionally taxing, therefore, I approach every patient with care and compassion. I strive to give my patients an excellent understanding of their problem and use my experience and skill to help them make the best treatment choices to optimize their outcomes. I derive great joy when I see my patients and their families benefit from care that our team is able to provide. My patients find me to be down to earth and personable.
During my free time when not working, I enjoy time with my wife, son, and daughter. We love the beautiful Colorado outdoors, tennis, swimming, and traveling.
Dr. Elliott discussing treatment options with a patient in the office.
Dr. Elliott performing back surgery.
Professional Appointments
President & CEO, Colorado Brain & Spine Institute LLC, June 2006-present
Staff Neurosurgeon, Swedish Medical Center, 2003-present
Chief of Neurosurgery, Swedish Medical Center, 2004- present
Senior Clinical Instructor, Dept. Family Medicine, University of CO Denver, 2005-present
Patient Testimonials
More About Dr. Elliott
Board Certified >
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1989
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2002
Fellowship Trained >
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Cerebrovascular, Neurotrauma and Critical Care Fellowship
Memberships >
Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 1990
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 1994
Colorado Neurosurgical Society, 1998 - Past President
Denver Medical Society, 1998
Colorado Medical Society, 1998
Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, 1999 - Past President
American Medical Association, 1999
Society of Neuroscience, 1999
American College of Surgeons, 1999
National Neurotrauma Society, 1999
American Society of Gene Therapy, 1999
American Stroke Association, 1999
American Stroke Association, Stroke Council, 1999
AANS/CNS Joint Section of Neurotrauma and Critical Care, 1999
AANS/CNS Joint Section Spine, 2001
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, 2002
Awards >
Jack S. Guyton Memorial Research Competition, First Prize, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 1982
AANS Research Fellowship Award, The Research Foundation of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 1993 - 1995
Upjohn Resident Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Disease, AANS-CNS Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Disease, 1995 - 1996
Pharmacia & Upjohn Cerebral Resuscitation Paper Competition Award, 1997
National Research Service Award, 1995 - 1998
E.E. Moore Award for Excellence in Trauma Care, Denver Health Medical Center, 2001
Bayer Fellowship in Cerebral Ischemia, 2001-2002
Ion Channel Modulation in Cerebral Ischemia, 2002-2007
Swedish Medical Center Dala Outstanding Physician Award, 2006
5280 Top Doc - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015
Education and Training >
Residency:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Neurological Surgery, Chief Resident
Atkinson Morley's Hospital, University of London - Registrar of Neurological Surgery
Internship:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - General Surgery Internship
Medical School:
Columbia University, New York City, NY - College of Physicians and Surgeons
Bachelors/Masters:
Stanford University, Stanford, CA - B.S & M. S., Biological Science, with Honors