Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-777-1234
Scott Oliver, MD
Ophthalmology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
My job as a physician is to fix the problems that can be solved, prevent disease whenever possible, to bring humanity to health care, and to ease suffering for every patient no matter the outcome.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Dr. Oliver specializes in the management of retinal diseases and tumors of the eye, including expertise in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusion, retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, retinopathy of prematurity, Von-Hippel Lindau syndrome, phakomatoses, choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma.
Title(s)
Chief, Retina Service, Director, Eye Cancer Program
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2020
Gender
Male
Languages
English, Spanish
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
Provider Information
Specialties
- Ophthalmology (2008)
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Vitreoretinal Diseases , Retinal Detachment , Diabetic Eye Disease , Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus , Ophthalmic Oncology , Macular Degeneration
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital
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Endocrine System (Hormones)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Cancers
Melanoma , Brachytherapy , Retinoblastoma , Ocular Metastases , Eye
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy time with my wife, projects with the kids, travel, the garden, nordic and alpine skiing, and cycling.
Department
Professor, Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
Amercan Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Fellow, Member American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Member American Medical Association (AMA), Member American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), Member Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Member Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member Denver Clinical & Pathological Society, Member International Society of Ocular Oncology (ISOO), Member The Retina Society, Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests include improving treatment for choroidal melanoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2002)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Trinity University (TX) (1998)
Internships
Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2003)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2006)
Fellowships
UCLA Medical Center Program (2008)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I manage complex vitreoretinal problems, including pediatric retina, ocular oncology, rare diseases, and complex retinal detachment.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachment, Age-related macular degeneration, Retinal vascular disease, Retinal vein occlusion, Proliferative vitreoretinopathy, Complications of cataract surgery, Macular hole, Epiretinal membrane, Retinopathy of prematurity, Choroidal melanoma, Retinoblastoma, Intraocular tumors.