Robert McIntyre, MD
Professor, Surgery-GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Director of Endocrine Surgery
Interim Chairman, Department of Surgery
John and Cynthia Schultz Professor of Surgery
Associate Chief Medical Officer for Perioperative Services, University of Colorado Hospital
Clinic (303) 724-2728
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Surgery-GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Practice Locations

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2700
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UCHealth Thyroid Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-3299
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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Center
12505 E. 16th Avenue
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, First floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2711
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Surgery, Board Certification (1992,2012)
  • Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Board Certification (1993,2013)
  • Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma, Certificate (2020)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Certificate (2020)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers
  • Critical Care
  • Digestive System
  • Biliary Surgery
  • Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Pancreas Surgery
  • Surgical Endoscopy
  • Emergency Care
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adrenal Diseases
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Endocrine Cancer (Parathyroid, Adrenal, Carcinoid)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Pancreatitis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Failed Prior Surgery
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Nutrition
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Wounds
  • Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Trauma and Acute Care
Clinical Interest for Patients
Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas), General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Trauma-Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Care Philosophy
I take the approach of educating patients with the best available information so they are supported to consider options, and we can make the best decisions together with a focus on the patient's informed preferences and values.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (1987)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Vanderbilt University (TN) (1983)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1988)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Surgery (1992)

Recognition & Awards

  • Best Doctor, Surgery, 5280 Magazine (2025)
    Also named each year from 2008-2025
  • Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly (2025)
    Also named each year from 2009-2025
  • Best Doctor Surgical Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2025)
    Also named each year 2008-2025

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Member
  • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Member
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member
  • American College of Surgeons Oncology Group, Member
  • American Thyroid Association (ATA) , Member
  • Association for Academic Surgery, Member
  • Denver Academy of Surgery, Past President
  • International Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Member
  • International Society of Surgery, Member
  • Shock Society, Member
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member
  • Society of University Surgeons, Member
  • Southwestern Surgical Congress, Past President
  • Western Surgical Association, Member
  • Western Trauma Association, Past President

Teaching

  • John and Cynthia Schultz Professor of Surgery (1992)
    School of Medicine, Surgery

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas), General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Trauma-Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care


Clinic Phone: (303) 724-2728