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Dr. Ernest Braxton
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, Back, Spine
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
5.0
62 Ratings
35 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
62 Ratings
35 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
1140 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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He is an awesome doctor—so kind and one whose judgment I have the highest regard. He is a great listener and I appreciate his skill and advice in determining next steps. I trust him!
Dr. Braxton always spends a lot of time educating me- he is passionate and amazing with his patients!
Under promised and over delivered on my surgery. Skilled surgeon and nice man. I am thankful he did my surgery.
Very skilled surgeon with good bedside manner! Answers questions and explains things very well.
Dr. Braxton has done a fantastic job for me. I feel better than I have in years. He is honest, straight forward, informative and explains things well. I am throughly satisfied with Dr. Braxton and his team.
What a kind and caring Doctor with the best Talent in the World there is nobody like you.
Dr. Braxton has taken a personal interest in me and my back health. I am so grateful for his expert care.
Dr. Braxton is the best. He is dedicated to treating his patients and restoring their health. He is very personal and treats each patient with respect.
Dr Braxton is an excellent surgeon who fixed the pain I was experiencing and also has a great down to earth personality for the doctor to patient relationship
There was a slight mixup on details of my accident as they were communicated between staff and Dr. Braxton, but it was quickly cleared up. Staff and Dr. Braxton were great, very helpful, and took the time to explain and communicate.