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Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD

(17 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Trauma Surgery

Eastern Virginia Medical School (2004)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), endoscopic surgery, hernia, and more.

100 Cook Street Suite 312
Denver, CO 80206

(720) 848-2700

Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD is a general surgeon in Denver, CO specializing in general surgery and trauma surgery. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

100 Cook Street Suite 312
Denver, CO 80206

(720) 848-2700

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University of Colorado Medicine

12505 E. 16th Avenue First Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2711

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1635 Aurora Court 6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

open inguinal hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD performed more open inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	16
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
open surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	20
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	32
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	11
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
open surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	20
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	109
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
open surgery	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
open surgery	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
open surgery	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	11
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	30
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
open surgery	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	16
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	11
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	42
doctor visit	108
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
open surgery	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	12
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated as a general surgeon in Denver, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
open surgery	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	10
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	89

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	16
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2004)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$23,901 Da Vinci Surgical System $23,901
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$515 STRATTICE $505	AlloDerm $10
Allergan Inc.	$402 STRATTICE $402
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$274 $274
Covidien Sales LLC	$243 Synthetic Mesh $116	ProGrip $107	ReliaTack $20
Other	$1,181 SYNECOR Biomaterial $143	Parietene $125	STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $119	PHASIX $114	SurgiMend $100	Other $580

**Types of Payments**
Education	$19,356
Food and Beverage	$3,769
Travel and Lodging	$3,390

Research Payments

Dr. Paul N. Montero, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $695.

Biography

Dr. Paul Montero works as a general surgery and trauma surgery. He is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. For his professional training, Dr. Montero completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. His areas of clinical interest consist of gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal surgery, and hernia. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He speaks Spanish. Dr. Montero's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine.