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Dr. Ernest Braxton
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, Back, Spine
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
5.0
20 Ratings
10 Comments
Dr. Ernest Braxton is a Board-Certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine, minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery, artificial disc technology and sports related neurotrauma. . He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg and completed his residency in Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital as well.
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5.0
20 Ratings
10 Comments
Dr. Ernest Braxton is a Board-Certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine, minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery, artificial disc technology and sports related neurotrauma. . He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg and completed his residency in Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital as well.
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Vail
181 West Meadow Drive
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Frisco
360 Peak One Drive
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Edwards
140 Edwards Village Blvd
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Dr. Ernest Braxton is a Board-Certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine, minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery, artificial disc technology and sports related neurotrauma. He first fell in love with the Rocky Mountains while studying at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, he earned his MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (MBA) and rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ for his accomplishments in the field of entrepreneurship.
Before joining Vail Summit Orthopedics he was the Chief of Neurosurgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC). SAMMC is the Department of Defense’s largest medical treatment facility and has the highest acuity and volume of any hospital in our military health system. During his military service he was the Theater Neurosurgeon In Charge while deployed in Afghanistan where he contributed to the 96% survivability rate for incoming wounded. While working in a combat zone he acquired extensive experience with blast and traumatic brain injuries, as well as complex spinal fractures resulting from high-energy improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Dr. Braxton is passionate about minimally invasive spine surgery because patients return to performance faster. He is Clinical Professor of Surgery at University Health Science Center in San Antonio (UHTSA) and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. When out of the OR, he is a champion for the prevention and management of brain injury and concussion.
During his free time, Dr. Braxton enjoys spending time with friends and family, and outdoor activities, including skiing and biking.
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Dr. Braxton & all associates were wonderful. I’m so grateful that he did the surgery with a spinal instead of general anesthetic. It was the best surgery experience of many that I’ve had.
Very personable. I got more answers in 15 minutes with him than in 5 years of other doctors.
Dr Braxton is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. I actually look forward to the office visits and feel well listened to and confident in my care.
Very pleasant, easy 2 talk 2 as well as 2 the point
Dr. Braxton’s minimally invasive procedure significantly improved my quality of life. Very little pain! He explains everything and has an exceptional bed side manner. I don’t know why I waited so long to have surgery. Thank you!
Good advice and explained clearily..
I am completely satisfied with my outcome and continued interaction with Dr. Braxton. He is thoughtful, kind and considerate. A skilled surgeon with experience and humility. Paul von Guerard Grand Junction, CO
I think very highly of Dr Braxton's skill as a surgeon. He was cautiously optimistic with the results he could provide through surgery. After 2 years of constant pain, I am now pain free and living a normal life again. Thank Dr B!!
I have been dealing with stabbing pain in my scapula, pain in my triceps, elbow arm and hand, with numbness in my fingers and burning in my thumb for 3 years. My left arm completely atrophied. Dr. Braxton performed a disc replacement and the removal of a bone spur in C 6-7. I woke up after surgery completely pain free. The numbness and burning in my hand and fingers disappeared. I never even took a single dose of pain meds after the surgery. My only wish was that I had done the surgery sooner. That was on me. Dr Braxton and his team are savants! I highly recommend him if you are having similar issues.
For Braxton is an excellent surgeon. He also spends time actually speaking with you as his patient and explaining anything you have questions about. Very rare in todays medical establishment.