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David Ormond, MD, Neurosurgery, Aurora, CO, Denver Health

DavidRyanOrmondMDPhD, FACS, FAANS

Neurosurgery Aurora, CO

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

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Summary

  • Dr. David Ormond is a neurosurgical oncologist in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area with a primary affiliation at the University of Colorado Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including German. He specializes in brain & spinal tumor, pituitary surgery, and skull base and is experienced in endoscopy, neurosurgical oncology, primary brain tumors, skull base neoplasms, and neurosurgery.
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Education & Training

  • Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelm Universität Bonn
    Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelm Universität BonnPhD, Biomedical Science-Pediatrics, Magna Cum Laude, 2013 - 2019
  • Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität
    Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms UniversitätWilliam P. Van Wagenen Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2012 - 2013
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2012
  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
    University of Arkansas at FayettevilleB.S., Microbiology; Minor German, Summa Cum Laude, 1996 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient Safety Award University of Colorado Hospital, 2021-2022
  • Who's Who in the World Marquis Who's Who
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award Marquis Who's Who, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Overcoming Barriers to Neurosurgical Training in Tanzania: International Exchange, Curriculum Development, and Novel Methods of Resource Utilization and Subspecialty D...  
    Kevin O Lillehei, D Ryan Ormond, Journal of Neurosurgery
  • The Neurologic Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (NANO) Scale as an Assessment Tool for Survival in Patients with Primary Glioblastoma  
    Denise Damek, Kevin O Lillehei, D Ryan Ormond, Chad G Rusthoven, A Samy Youssef, Timothy H Ung, Douglas E Ney, Neurosurgery
  • Subdural interhemispheric electrodes (IHE) in the presurgical evaluation of epilepsy patients  
    Delev D, Send K, Malter MP, von Lehe M, Schramm J, Grote A, World Neurosurgery, 1/22/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Fusion testing in adult versus pediatric low and high grade brain tumors for eligibility for trials.
    Ormond DR, Damek D, Willard NS, Ewalt MD, Kleinschmidt-DeMasters BK, Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting 2018, 11/2018
  • Prostate Cancer Brain Metastasis in a Contemporary Cohort
    2. Brittain P, Smith D, Gao D, Kessler ER, Bernard BD, Ormond DR, Lam ET, Kavanagh BD, Flaig TW, American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2018, 6/2018
  • Progesterone-only Contraception is Associated with a Shorter Progression-Free Survival in Premenopausal Women with WHO Grade I Meningioma
    3. Harland TA, Freeman JL, Davern M, McCracken DJ, Celano EC, M.D., Lillehei K, Olson JJ, Ormond DR, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting 2018, 4/2018
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Lectures

  • Endoscopic Versus Transcallosal Excision of Colloid Cysts: a Meta-Analysis of 962 patients in the Era of Complete Endoscopic Excision 
    Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting 2018: Tumor Section Satellite Symposium - 10/2018
  • Advanced Cranial Endoscopy 
    Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 6/13/2018
  • Intracranial Ultrasound 
    Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 6/12/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Dog Bites Man, Saves Life
    Dog Bites Man, Saves LifeJanuary 3rd, 2019
  • Nineteen Years in, Brain Tumor Patient Runs for His Life
    Nineteen Years in, Brain Tumor Patient Runs for His LifeJuly 31st, 2018
  • When Everybody in Town Has Your 6
    When Everybody in Town Has Your 6February 5th, 2018
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Committees

  • Member, Membership Committee 2019 - Present
  • Senior Convener, AANS Van Wagenen Committee 2016 - 2019
  • member, AANS/CNS Joint Guidelines Review Committee 2014 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Hospital Affiliations