CU Medicine Neurosurgery
Longmont
1551 Professional Lane, Suite 200 Longmont, CO 80501Phone: 720-718-8280
Peter Lennarson, MD
Neurological Surgery
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
While having practiced the full breadth of neurosurgery my work has increasingly focused on the many complicated spine problems that so many suffer from. These problems include common issues of the degenerative spine such as herniated discs to tumors and spinal fluid leaks. From outpatient, minimally invasive surgeries to large complex deformity operations there is no problem too little nor too great that does not interest me. Even as a surgeon, it is still my hope to help you in non-surgical ways when possible, but I will be committed to developing whatever plan is required to solve your problems. I place great emphasis on helping you understand your problem in straight forward terms. I will respect you as a partner in maintaining your health and will listen and seek to understand your questions and concerns so that we can work together to make treatment plans that meet your needs.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Cerebrospinal fluid leaks both spontaneous and secondary. Degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders--from the base of the skull down to the neck and back as well as the tail bone and sacro-iliac joints. Cranio-vertebral junction disorders. (Arnold) Chiari Malformation. Minimal Access / minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-1980
Gender
Male
Languages
English, Spanish
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-1980 720-848-1980
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Center
12505 E. 16th Avenue, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, First floor Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-2711
UCHealth Neurosciences - Longs Peak Hospital
1760 E Ken Pratt Blvd Longmont, CO 80504Phone: 720-718-7000
Provider Information
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery (2006)
Conditions
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Surgery
Neurosurgery
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Spine Injuries , Back Pain , Neck Disorders and Injuries
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Symptoms and Manifestations
Pain
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Brain and Nervous System
Trauma / Nerve Injuries , Spine Diseases and Conditions
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Spine
Sciatica , Degenerative Scoliosis , Lumbar spinal stenosis , Slipped Disc , Lumbar disc herniation , Myelopathy , Radiculopathy , Cervical disc herniation , Spondylolisthesis , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervical spinal stenosis , Spondylolysis
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Spinal Deformity
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Failed Prior Surgery
Treatments and Services
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Spine
- Brain and Nervous System
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I have a passion for my work and continue to study and learn the science and art of neurosurgery and spine surgery even outside the traditional work environment. I am often engrossed in contemplating a new treatment or surgical procedure and figuring out how I can adopt it to better the lives of my patients. Outside of my profession I enjoy the Colorado outdoors including hiking, trail running, biking, skiing, fishing and camping. Best of all is when I can combine these activities with my wife and 5 boys.
Volunteer Activities
Return to Duty (501c3 non-profit): Helping Special Operations Forces with spine injuries receive the healthcare options, education and care they need.
Medical Advisory Team Member, Spinal CSF Leak Canada.
Medical Advisory Board Member, CSF Leak Foundation (United States).
Department
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Neurosurgery
Professional Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Fellow Colorado Medical Society, Member Colorado Neurosurgical Society, Member Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member Denver Medical Society, Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests include traumatic brain and spine injuries and their treatment and diagnosis, evaluation and management of spontaneous and secondary spinal fluid leaks.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1995)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (1991)
Internships
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program (1996)
Residency Program
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program (2001)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1980
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2019
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Complex cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders--from the base of the skull to the coccyx and the sacro-iliac joints. Minimal Access / minimally invasive surgical techniques. Cranio-vertebral junction disorders. Chiari Malformation.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include traumatic brain and spine injuries and their treatment and diagnosis, evaluation and management of spontaneous and secondary spinal fluid leaks.