Dr. Colin C. Buchanan, M.D. is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the management of complex spinal disorders and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California. After residency, he completed a one-year fellowship in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Colin C. Buchanan, M.D. is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the management of complex spinal disorders and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California. After residency, he completed a one-year fellowship in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
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Excellent Dr, kind, good listener, answered all my questions, explained everything so I understood. My only frustration is he usually is running really behind, but that doesn’t stop him from giving me the time I need.
Aug-2025
The best !!!
Jul-2025
Best Neurosurgeon, Awesome bedside manner and truly cares about his patients
Jul-2025
I feel like I've honestly found the person that can help me.
Jul-2025
Very good explaining problem and what the next step will be
Jun-2025
Excellent Surgeon..I'm doing great post-op..thanks to him
May-2025
As a retired supervisor of a trauma center I would never use another neurosurgeon. This is my 8 or 9 neurosurgery. No fault of Dr. Buchanan it is arthritis. He is one of the best I have every known.
Apr-2025
Nobody compares to Dr B. He has done my 3 back surgeries and I would not trust anyone else.
Apr-2025
Dr Buchanan and his office staff were kind, patient and professional.
Mar-2025
He’s the best!! I’m so lucky to have him on my medical team.
Mar-2025
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CBSI Aurora
1411 S Potomac St Suite 450 Aurora, CO 80112 Aurora, CO 80112
Dr. Colin C. Buchanan, M.D. is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the management of complex spinal disorders and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). He is currently the Neurosurgery Trauma Liaison and Medical Director of Neurosurgery at The Medical Center of Aurora.
Dr. Buchanan received his undergraduate degree from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After medical school, Dr. Buchanan completed a general surgery internship followed by neurosurgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. During his residency, he received extensive training in the treatment of brain and pituitary tumors, functional neurosurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery, and traumatic brain injury. After residency, he completed a one-year fellowship in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic where he received training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery from world-renowned experts.
Dr. Buchanan has conducted research on health care quality improvement. He is dedicated to continued research and advanced techniques in spine surgery, including neuronavigation. He has additional interests in neurosurgical education and has participated as an instructor at the annual Cleveland Spine Review course. He is a fellow of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS).
Dr. Buchanan is committed to achieving the best functional results for his patients. He uses both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches to address disorders of the spine and brain. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. His recreational pursuits include alpine skiing, golf, and cycling.
Excellent Dr, kind, good listener, answered all my questions, explained everything so I understood. My only frustration is he usually is running really behind, but that doesn’t stop him from giving me the time I need.
The best !!!
Best Neurosurgeon, Awesome bedside manner and truly cares about his patients
I feel like I've honestly found the person that can help me.
Very good explaining problem and what the next step will be
Excellent Surgeon..I'm doing great post-op..thanks to him
As a retired supervisor of a trauma center I would never use another neurosurgeon. This is my 8 or 9 neurosurgery. No fault of Dr. Buchanan it is arthritis. He is one of the best I have every known.
Nobody compares to Dr B. He has done my 3 back surgeries and I would not trust anyone else.
Dr Buchanan and his office staff were kind, patient and professional.
He’s the best!! I’m so lucky to have him on my medical team.