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Dr. John Elliott, MD

Dr. John Elliott, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. John Elliott, MD is a neurosurgeon in Englewood, CO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Swedish and HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 139 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (139 reviews)

Locations

Colorado Brain and Spine Institute

Colorado Brain and Spine Institute500 E Hampden Ave Ste 200 Englewood, CO 80113
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Colorado Brain and Spine Institute1411 S Potomac St Ste 450 Aurora, CO 80012
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Colorado Brain & Spine Institute

Colorado Brain & Spine Institute9195 Grant St Ste 205 Thornton, CO 80229
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Elliott is affiliated with HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge Lone Tree, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Elliott is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Elliott specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Elliott's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elliott

4.6

139 ratings, 45 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ashley – Jan 01, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Greg Platte – Dec 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Steve Tanberg – Oct 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Marianna Cutter – Sep 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lauren Charbonneau – Sep 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Julianne Adams – May 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Vince – Apr 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Pam D – Mar 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Joyce Kramer – Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Andy – Mar 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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John Kuenning – Jan 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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David T. – Dec 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
PJT in Thornton – Dec 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laurie in Littleton, CO – Apr 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Rick and Leslie O'Connell in Centennial, CO – Sep 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

My philosophy is to maximize conservative treatment options and only perform surgery when I feel like it will result in a positive outcome.

biography

J. Paul Elliott, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon and is a part of the Swedish Neuro Network. Neurological illness can affect all aspects of a patient's life. I chose to become a Neurosurgeon because it affords me the...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Washington

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Washington

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Elliott is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

      9191 Grant St
      Thornton, CO 80229

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      67%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge

      10101 Ridgegate Pkwy
      Lone Tree, CO 80124
      Recipient of 55
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA HealthONE Swedish

      501 E Hampden Ave
      Englewood, CO 80113
      Recipient of 63
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality