Douglas C. Crowther, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine
Specializing in Diagnosing & Treating Injuries of the Spine
Specialties: Neck, Back & Spine • General Orthopedics
Fax: 719-623-1051
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Dr. Douglas Crowther is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He completed his fellowship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Crowther gained extensive surgical experience consisting of level 1 spine trauma, degenerative conditions, complex deformity correction, and spinal tumors. He gained further exposure and focus on sports related spine injuries with the spine surgeons at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center. His surgical training allows him to utilize the latest minimally invasive techniques, navigated and robotic surgery, and traditional open procedures.
He returned to Colorado in the summer of 2020 to join CCOE, the Colorado Center of Orthopedic Excellence and to expand the practice’s spine expertise. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.
A Colorado native, Dr. Crowther was raised on a Dairy farm in southern Colorado. While his education has taken him across the country, to Brigham Young University for an undergraduate degree and Las Vegas for Medical School to Kansas City for Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Alabama for Spine Fellowship, he’s thrilled to be back at home in Colorado. Dr. Crowther and his wife are the proud parents of five children.
Education
- Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
- Residency: Kansas City University/St. Mary’s Medical Center & North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO
- Medical School: DO: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, NV
- Undergraduate School: BS: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Board Eligible
- Missouri Comets (MISL)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- North American Spine Society
- AO Spine
- El Paso County Medical Society
Dr. Crowther's Reviews
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Crowther and his office. After having a back fusion nearly 4 years ago with increased pain from before that surgery, I went to Dr Crowther for a second opinion. Dr. Crowther was very thorough in his evaluation and making sure to get the appropriate tests to ensure he I was appropriately diagnosed. After a few struggles in finding a place that could do those tests because I have medal implanted in my back, I got everything needed. Whitney, one of Dr. Crowthers PAs explained at my follow up appointment, that it was obvious that I needed my back fused again.... correctly this time (my words, not hers). Dr. Crowthers office was amazing, scheduling was easy, any time I had a question or needed something, I got a call back in less than 2 hours everytime.On surgery day, Dr Crowther came in and was quite pleasant and reassuring that this surgery would be the answer to my continued pain and loss of sensation issues. After surgery, I felt great. Unfortunately due a snafu, not Dr Crowthers fault, I had to have an additional surgery a month later, afterwhich, I can truly say I have not felt this good in 10+ years. I tell everyone that I talk to, that I should have gone to Dr. Crowther the first time.
Dr. Crowther was very caring and informative on exploring solutions to my back problem and recommending physical therapy for beginning treatment.
It was a blessing to be treated with respect and concern by a professional that listens to what you describe and acts accordingly based on his knowledge. . In one visit he was able to determine the tests he needed and in the next prescribe the necessary treatment according to the test results.. Something I was still waiting for after 2 months of suffering lower back pain and countless visits to UCHealth….I wish I had known about Dr. Crowther two months ago, but I am happy to be in his care now.
These guys have the most amazing team. Between the surgeon and his staff it was amazing and all his staff so pleasant to deal with. And the follow up with physical therapy is the best I’ve ever experienced They are all awesome and I would recommend this place to my family, including my children.Dr Crowther and staff truly are Amazing. I had a c5 nerve damage with caused Dr Crowther to find I had a VERY BAD RIGHT SHOULDER /not repairable. So we did a reverse total shoulder replacement. Arm moves good and I feel like a miracle. The whole time Dr Crowther was in contact with my shoulder surgeon asking about me. He takes his patients care personally But is a AWSOME surgeon. Thank you so much Dr. Crowther and Crew
Listens well and understands my concerns. Explains all options well. Highly recommended.
I was frightened when I arrived, but after visit and EVERYTHING was explained to me about my neck and spine problems , what needs to be done, recovery time all my questions answered I’m confident I’m going to be great.
Had a good visit with Dr Crowther. He answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable with my decision to go forward with the procedure. Thanks Dr Crowther
I am getting ready for multiple procedures/ surgeries on my neck, lumbar and having a stimulater installed. With all the communications to understand the process, Dr. Crowther and his entire staff are all very knowledgeable and professional on all levels.I'm comfortable enough allowing this team to proceed with treating me and giving me my quality of life back.Thanks to all involved from the bottom of my heart.Vance
Dr Crowther is a very personable, and professional doctor. Got more information from him in 15 min then I have gotten from other doctors over the past 10 years! Highly recommend.
Dr Crowther is a skilled, excellent surgeon. I feel great. He is compassionate and caring.I have to mention Brianne Wagner, Physician’s Assistant, who was also wonderful. She immediately transferred me to another rehab facility when I reported the first rehab center lacking.Ashley, Medical Assistant, was responsive to my prescription refill requests.They each made my medical experience better.
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