Leighton Bradford Tewes, MD

Family Medicine

Southwest
2610 Tenderfoot Hill St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Phone: 719-522-1133
Fax: 1-719-570-0601

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

As a family physician, Dr. Tewes provides personal, comprehensive, and continuing care for individuals of all ages, with a professional emphasis on adult medicine and geriatrics. Dr. Tewes has been voted “Top Doc” in Colorado Springs Magazine.

Education

2002 - 2004	Residency	Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine	Baltimore, MD
2001 - 2002	Internship	Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine	Baltimore, MD
2001	Doctor of Medicine	Wake Forest University School of Medicine	Winston-Salem, NC
1997	Bachelor of Science	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC

Experience

2007 - Present	Attending Physician	Optum	Colorado Springs, CO
2014 - Present	Medical Director	Fountain Valley School of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO
2015 - 2018	Medical Consultant	Cedar Springs Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO
2007 - 2013	Urgent Care Physician	Optum	Colorado Springs, CO
2007-2013	Primary Care Team Physician	Sky Sox minor league baseball team	Colorado Springs, CO
2004 - 2007	Attending Physician	Colorado Springs Family Practice, P.C.	Colorado Springs, CO

Professional Memberships

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Colorado Medical Society
El Paso County Medical Society

PATIENT COMMENTS

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4/15/2023 I don't know him well enough yet. Talk is cheap, and on my first visit he said it was fine for me to be taking the medications I was taking, but then the first prescription I asked to be refilled got thrown back in my face. He was very personable and seemed to be kind and caring, but I really cannot abide with a doctor that changes my medications without keeping me in the loop. I am not a guiny pig, and don't want doctors to throw junk parts in this old engine to see how it goes. I got so angry with him last night I said some very pointed things in my portal to him, and that I would probably not return to him if he isn't going to respect my voice in my health care. So I don't know if he wants me back, or if he wants me gone. Either way, at the moment, I am upset.
4/21/2023 Dr. Tewes, unlike some other doctors out there, makes us feel heard and feel more like partners in my care.
4/21/2023 Dr. Tewes is very thorough. But he needs to call me so when a he makes a referal.
4/12/2023 Doc Tewes is a highly professional and capable healthcare provider.
4/8/2023 He has his patients wellbeing in at hand.
5/3/2023 As already stated, he is always very thorough, very pleasant and very good at explanations of various issues related to my health and continued care.
5/3/2023 Dr. Tewes shows absolute concerns for his patients and their issues. He is very thorough in his attempts to discern what his patient’s concerns are and in my opinion, leaves no stones unturned.
4/21/2023 He is knowledgeable and very assuring. Have had no issues and full confidence in his medical practice.
4/8/2023 He has been very helpful and happy with my response to his suggestions.
4/25/2023 He listens. He reviews notes from previous doctors and test. Good bedside manner. Takes his time for a complete visit. Great communication in Layman terms.
4/8/2023 There is nothing lacking in the professional services he renders.
4/8/2023 Everything good!
4/21/2023 This was my first visit with Dr. Tewes. My old doctor Dr. Hrabel left Optum. He was very polite, and thorough asking about my history and medications.
4/22/2023 Kind, listens to my questions and is professional.
5/2/2023 He is a very good doctor. I like him
4/14/2023 He is extremely knowledgeable and has a fantastic bed side manner. Knowing him from my rep days calling on him, when my last PCP retired, Dr. Tewes was first to mind to be my new provider.
4/14/2023 Nice guy, keeps things jovial and professional. Keeps you updated and asks if any questions.
3/8/2023 Doctor Tewes has been very responsive to my needs. I have always been very healthy, so my experience has been mostly annual checkups.
4/5/2023 He is thorough, asks good questions and I believe he knows medical issues well and answers each questions I have.
4/6/2023 Dr. Tewes listens and tailors a plan around me.
3/31/2023 Dr. Tewes has been treating and my wife for years and has always expressed his concern. Also, he is always aware of our medical history.
3/31/2023 Did not call in an order for a CT on lungs. Always seems rushed. Feel as though I am just a number by him.
3/31/2023 He is a good doctor.
4/6/2023 Dr. Tews is wonderful! He takes his time with his patients and always treat me very well.
3/29/2023 I love Dr Tewes he is so busy but still keeps his professional area
3/29/2023 Very well informed
4/2/2023 He is thorough, he LISTENS (very important), he is respectful and treats me as an individual. he also is knowledgeable and I highly regard his recommendations and treatment.
3/31/2023 He treats me like I am very important and he has concerns for me.
3/31/2023 He hasn't been able to balance my meds and need to see psychiatrist of which none accept Medicare insurance! He is very fast and not very thorough in physical exams.
3/9/2023 Difficult to get him to focus on the reason I have come to see him for
4/4/2023 Actually changed “suspicions “ based on test results and adjusted treatment considerations.
3/7/2023 Excellent Dr. Thorough and concise.
2/23/2023 He was very informative and answered my questions. I am glad They accepted me as a new patient
3/1/2023 Excellent Dr and Pa service.
2/20/2023 Dr Tewes professional care and calming attitude is beyond compare. On all visits, he makes you feel that he is totally concerned about your issues and willing to do whatever is necessary to take care of you. Always friendly and courteous.
3/7/2023 late waiting times always
2/27/2023 His a good doctor and knows what his doing
2/17/2023 Attemtive and thorough in his care
2/15/2023 He has a great personality, is attentive, doesn't rush through or brush you off without making sure all your concerns have been addressed.
2/24/2023 Very professional.
2/15/2023 He is very busy and very difficult to get an appointment with however I will say if you ask them to call if there is a cancellation they do.
2/15/2023 The best