UCHealth Brain and Spine Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Court, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Suite 2004 Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-0300
Kevin Lillehei, MD
Neurological Surgery
Board Certified
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.
Title(s)
Chair of Neurosurgery
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2080
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-2080 720-848-2080
UCHealth Concussion Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 5th Fl Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-2080
Provider Information
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery (1985)
Conditions
-
Brain and Nervous System
Pituitary Disorders , Brain Tumors
-
Cancers
Brain Cancer
Department
Professor, Neurosurgery
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 and 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.
Education and 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 (1985)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2080
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2106
Referring Patients Link
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.