D. Ryan Ormond, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery

Director, Brain Tumor Program
Director, Regenerative Neurobiology Laboratory
Co-Director, Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship
Co-Director, Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory
Clinic (720) 848-7204
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Gender: Male
Languages: English, German
Department, Section/Division: Neurosurgery

Practice Locations

UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
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UCHealth Brain and Spine Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Court, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Suite 2004
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0300
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
  • UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurological Surgery, Board Certification (2017)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain Tumors
  • Chiari Malformation
  • General Neurosurgery
  • Cancers
  • Brain Cancer
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Skull Base Tumors
Clinical Interest for Patients
Brain Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Cranial Procedures, Meningiomas, Acoustic Neuromas, Colloid Cysts, Pituitary Tumors, General Neurosurgery

Personal Interests
whitewater rafting, camping, biking

Volunteer Activities
Denver Rescue Mission, volunteer Boy Scouts of America, volunteer Madaktari Africa, volunteer

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine (2006)

Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of Bonn (2019)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Arkansas (AR) (2001)

Internships:
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program (2007)

Residency Program:
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery (2012)

Fellowships:
  • Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität (Bonn, Germany), William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship (2014)
  • Emory University Program, Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship (2013)
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program, Spine Fellowship (2012)

Recognition & Awards

  • Safety Role Model, Perioperative Services, University of Colorado Hospital (2022)
  • Editor's Choice Article, World Neurosurgery (2020)
  • Excellent Patient Safety Role Model, CEO and Resident Safety Rounds, University of Colorado Hospital (2020)
  • Visiting Professor, Rheinisch-Westfällische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2019)
  • Editor’s Choice Article, World Neurosurgery (2019)
  • Fellow, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2018)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2018)
  • Research Leaders Academy, American Heart Association (2018)
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who (2017)
  • The Leading Physicians of the World, Leading Physicians of the World (2016)
  • William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2013)
  • Who’s Who in America, Marquis (2011)
  • Anna Samartzis Research Award, New York Medical College (2011)
  • Resident Research Night Second Prize, New York Society for Neurosurgery (2011)
  • Annual Meeting Resident Research Award, New York State Neurosurgical Society (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • AANS Membership Committee, Member
  • AANS Van Wagenen Selection Committee, Member
  • AANS/CNS Joint Guidelines Review Committee, Member
  • AANS/CNS Joint Tumor Section, Member, Executive Committee
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
  • American Heart Association (AHA), Member
  • American Medical Association (AMA), Member
  • CNS Guidelines Committee, Co-Chair, Tumor Section
  • Colorado Medical Society, Member, Council on Legislation
  • Colorado Neurosurgical Society, President
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Member
  • Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, Colorado Delegate; Chair SW Quadrant, Member Nominating Committee, Member Awards Committee, Member Executive Committee
  • Society for Neuro-Oncology, Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2014)
    School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/david.ormond.1/bibliography/48258116/public/?sort=date&direction=ascending
Research interests for Patients:
Brain Tumor Clinical Trials

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Brain Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Cranial Procedures, Meningiomas, Acoustic Neuromas, Colloid Cysts, Pituitary Tumors, General Neurosurgery

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Brain Tumor Clinical Trials; Laboratory interests, regenerative medicine and its application to neurological disorders
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-7204
Fax Phone: (720) 553-0363