Kevin Lillehei, MD
Professor, Neurosurgery

Chair of Neurosurgery
Clinic (720) 848-3446
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Neurosurgery
Neurology

Practice Locations

UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
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UCHealth Concussion Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 5th Fl
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
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurological Surgery, Board Certification (1985)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain Tumors
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Cancers
  • Brain Cancer
Clinical Interest for Patients
I focus on Neuro-oncology and treating tumors including pituitary tumors, benign and malignant gliomas, spinal cord tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex skull base lesions and peripheral nerve injuries.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Minnesota Medical School (1979)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Cornell University (NY) (1975)

Internships:
  • University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program (1980)

Residency Program:
  • University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program, Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery (1985)

Recognition & Awards

  • Peak Performer Award, Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium (2010)
  • Top Surgeon - Neurosurgery, Consumer's Research Council of America (2007)
  • Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Marquis (2007)
  • Guest Examiner, American Board of Neurological Surgery (2006)
    Oral Neurosurgical Board Examinations
  • Visiting Professor, Univ of Texas Southwestern (2006)
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2000)
    11 years in a row

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for Cancer Research, Member
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Member
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
  • American Medical Association, Member
  • American Society of Peripheral Nerve, elected lifetime position
  • Cancer League of Colorado, Member
  • Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member
  • Colorado Neurosurgical Society, Past President, Past Secretary/Treasurer
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member
  • Denver Medical Society, Member
  • Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, Past President, Past Secretary
  • Society for Neuro-Oncology, Member
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons, elected lifetime position
  • The Denver Academy of Surgery, Member
  • The Pituitary Society, Member

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I focus on Neuro-oncology and treating tumors including pituitary tumors, benign and malignant gliomas, spinal cord tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex skull base lesions and peripheral nerve injuries.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-3446
Fax Phone: (720) 553-0363

CV Lillehei CV, update 5.18.2020.pdf