Derrick H. Cho, M.D.

Derrick H. Cho, MD is experienced and accomplished in the full spectrum of general neurosurgery.

Dr. Derrick Cho has practiced neurosurgery in Denver metro since 2009, including Parker and Littleton Adventist Hospitals, before which he served as the Chief Resident of Neurological Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Cho has in-depth experience and proficiency in both minimally invasive versus traditional methods, for the treatment of the full spectrum of brain and spine conditions.

Brain

Spine

Trigeminal Neuralgia
Hemifacial Spasm
Brain Tumors
Brain Aneurysms
Skull-based Lesions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colloid Cysts
Vascular Malformations
Hydrocephalus
CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Complex Spinal Disorders
Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar (Degenerative and Traumatic Disorders)
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spinal Cord Tumors
Disc Replacement
Kyphoplasty
Radiculopathy & Stenosis

Medical Board Certifications and Licensure

American Board of Neurological Surgery (Written Exam 03/08)
State Licensed Colorado, Texas, Alabama

Dr. Derrick Cho, Neurosurgeon for CBSI

Medical Education

M.D. Medical Doctor

University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL 2003
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Sociology

Emory University Atlanta, GA 1998

Clinical Appointments

Neurological Surgeon and Spine Surgeon

Adventist Hospital Parker, CO
Littleton, CO 2009 - Present
Chief Resident of Neurological Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 2008 - 2009
Resident in Neurological Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 2004 - 2009
Intern in General Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 2003 - 2004

Honors and Awards

Charles Selah, M.D., Award for Excellence in Surgery
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2003
Madison County Medical Alliance Scholarship
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2002
Benjamin and Roberta Russell Scholarship
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1999, 2002
Correlative Pathology Excellence Award - Top 3%
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2000
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Emory University 1994

Professional Organizations

TNA - The Facial Pain Association
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Personal Interests

Dr. Derrick Cho enjoys spending time with his wife and participating in various sports and traveling.

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Dr. Cho Patient Reviews

About Dr. Derrick H. Cho

I could not have asked for a surgeon that had such wonderful qualities besides saving [my husband’s] life…taking time with us and making us feel he is as important as family – this is not learned in medical school…Not only [is he] talented but such a nice and caring person…[he has] been given a gift.Traci Tielbur

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CBSI Patient Story

Another Chance At Life

"Thanks to Dr. Dennis Vollmer, my surgeon...they dealt with me as a patient and Bill as my support team with sincerity and kindness. Thank you also to Som Phommatha, physician assistant extraordinaire for Dr. Vollmer." Sara Fisher [Read the Story]

Elisabeth Rivere on CBSI

"There is no good time for an aneurysm, but I feel so fortunate that when it happened to me that Dr. Elliott was my neurosurgeon. My outcome was great and I owe a lot to CBSI."

CBSI at Swedish Medical Center
499 East Hampden Ave., Suite 220
Englewood, CO 80113
303.783.8844

CBSI Littleton Office
6169 South Balsam Way, Suite 370
Littleton, CO 80123

CBSI Parker Office
9399 Crown Crest Blvd, Suite 320
Parker, CO 80138

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