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Leighton Bradford Tewes, MD

Leighton Bradford Tewes, MD

4.7 out of 5 (391 patient ratings)


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 - 2004ResidencyFranklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimore, MD
2001 - 2002InternshipFranklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimore, MD
2001Doctor of MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston-Salem, NC
1997Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

Experience

2007 - PresentAttending PhysicianOptumColorado 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 - 2007Attending PhysicianColorado 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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8/16/2023
I really liked him. He was very attentive and warm and thorough and I didn't feel rushed and I felt heard.
7/27/2023
He is always very thorough and askes detailed questions in order to correctly assess the current problem. He is always a joy to work with and works to answer questions and provide current data promptly.
7/26/2023
Dr.Tewes is a very professional doctor, he on top of listening to all your problems.
7/9/2023
He's the best prime care Dr in town
7/27/2023
Dr Tewes is a good doctor who we started to use when Dr Evens retired he is younger and has his own persona but all in all very good
7/10/2023
Smart
7/7/2023
Because.
7/26/2023
Good points, he goes over the blood results thoroughly. Sometimes, I feel that I need to suggest things (tests) that it seems to me should come from him. I was supposed to do a test that needed paperwork, but did not receive the paperwork. And trying to get my prescriptions correct proved a real challenge
7/26/2023
Hard to get appointment in a timely manner
7/26/2023
Dr Tewes is very professional, thorough and a great listener. I never feel rushed. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
7/26/2023
He is very thorough yet kind and considerate. He listens to the patient! He also is very patient, thoughtful and yet professional
7/7/2023
Completely satisfied. He is thorough.
8/7/2023
I liked his demeanor and he seemed pleasant and knowledgeable.
7/12/2023
Caring and helpful and skilled
7/18/2023
He listens to my concerns and takes them into account.
7/12/2023
Professional and considerate
7/17/2023
great bed side manner. Explains things well
7/15/2023
Excellent, caring phycian
7/14/2023
Dr. Tewes is totally involved in my health care. He explains everything in laymen's terms and is very personable, knowledgeable and caring.
7/7/2023
I've had a lot of doctors in my life that didn't take the time to get to know you, but Dr. Tewes seems to be a partner in your healthcare with you.
6/9/2023
I felt like he wasn't really interested. He NEVER spoke about medicine.
7/1/2023
Best doctor.
6/29/2023
In general, I enjoy interacting with doctor Tewes. He is very knowledgeable And concerned And has a good personality.
6/9/2023
Dr. Tewes is the best prime care I've ever seen.
6/16/2023
He's very professional, very caring, and a great personality.
6/24/2023
Dr. Tewes is very knowledgeable and courteous.
6/27/2023
He is knowledgeable and professional as well as being personable. I feel that he takes a genuine interest in my overall health and well-being. For this reason, he has been my primary care physician for many years.
6/16/2023
Quality and caring person.
7/7/2023
i answered that question
6/9/2023
Because he goes over my medical problems very careful and assuring.
6/22/2023
Very personal and professional
6/16/2023
I have referred him others. I think he is a good doctor.
6/15/2023
Although he was running behind, Dr. Tewes spent the time with me he needed to. I did not get the feeling that he was trying to rush to get to his next patients even though it was already after 5:00. He is an outstanding provider.
7/1/2023
Dr. Tewes has been my primary care provider for years and I will follow him wherever he goes to practice.
6/16/2023
HE MAKES SURE I AM TAKEN CARE OF
7/1/2023
He is a good doctor - I'm pleased.
6/15/2023
Dr. Tewes knows his patients and their needs and is always professional and courteous.
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