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Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
Professional interests include: minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression, hemifacial spasm, and more.
500 East Hampden Avenue Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80113

Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD is a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, Colorado Brain and Spine Institute and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge HCA HealthONE Swedish HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge.

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Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

499 E Hampden Avenue Suite 220
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 783-8844
(303) 783-2002
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HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge HCA HealthONE Swedish HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

500 East Hampden Avenue Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 783-8844
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Some issues Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy
laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy
spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care
laminectomy
spinal fusion
spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laminectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
discectomy

In 2012, Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and discectomy (disc removal surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 68
doctor visit 411
hospital care 118
inpatient care 118
nerve procedures 68
revision surgery 25
spinal procedures 87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 26
decompression surgery 66
doctor visit 430
hospital care 130
inpatient care 130
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 66
revision surgery 15
spinal procedures 105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 148
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 321
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 30
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2013

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 23
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 13
decompression surgery 68
doctor visit 456
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41
neck surgery 13
nerve procedures 68
revision surgery 21
spinal procedures 82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 310
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 30
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2014

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 20
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 29
decompression surgery 66
doctor visit 472
hospital care 100
inpatient care 100
nerve procedures 66
revision surgery 14
spinal procedures 119

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 348
Female 456
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 730
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 410
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 90
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 18
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 32
decompression surgery 80
doctor visit 513
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
neck surgery 16
nerve procedures 80
revision surgery 20
spinal procedures 120

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 27
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2016

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 40
decompression surgery 88
doctor visit 386
hospital care 71
inpatient care 71
neck surgery 14
nerve procedures 88
revision surgery 18
spinal procedures 138

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 323
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 38
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 22
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 33
decompression surgery 81
doctor visit 434
hospital care 107
inpatient care 107
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 81
revision surgery 14
spinal procedures 131

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 177
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 139
85 and over 38
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2018

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 20
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 25
decompression surgery 33
doctor visit 461
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55
nerve procedures 33
spinal procedures 84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 338
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 30
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2019

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 19
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 42
decompression surgery 57
doctor visit 241
hospital care 65
inpatient care 65
neck surgery 13
nerve procedures 57
spinal procedures 126

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 334
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 36
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 39
decompression surgery 57
doctor visit 448
hospital care 139
inpatient care 139
neck surgery 18
nerve procedures 57
spinal procedures 107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 335
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 193
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 31
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2021

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 35
decompression surgery 55
doctor visit 437
hospital care 189
inpatient care 189
neck surgery 16
nerve procedures 55
spinal procedures 87

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 198
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 346
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 183
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 49
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD in 2022

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 21
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Englewood, CO were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 31
decompression surgery 65
doctor visit 426
hospital care 94
inpatient care 94
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 65
revision surgery 18
spinal procedures 107

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 209
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 340
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 121
85 and over 36
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 192

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne
CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region
Colorado Brain and Spine Institute
HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge HCA HealthONE Swedish HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 180 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, CO. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Paul Elliott, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
LDR SPINE USA, INC $1,798 Spinal Implant
$1,798
Mazor Robotics Inc. $1,784
$1,784
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. $729 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies
$643 		Biologics Therapies
$75 		Cervical /Trauma Therapies
$12
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc $178 CUBICIN
$110 		Anti-Bacterial
$68
Medtronic USA, Inc. $121 CD HORIZON
$63 		O-ARM-Spine
$45 		PRESTIGE
$13
Other $455 Spine Stimulation
$116 		ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System
$61 		Integrated Operative Solutions
$55 		cervical-stim
$49 		PRESTIGE
$34 		Other
$140
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $3,976
Food and Beverage $1,089

Biography

Dr. J. Elliott specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. After attending Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. His areas of expertise include hemifacial spasm, brain aneurysm, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The average patient rating for Dr. Elliott is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Elliott is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HealthOne.

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