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Dr. Ernest Braxton
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, Back, Spine
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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5.0
125 Ratings
72 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.
5.0
125 Ratings
72 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
108 S Frontage Rd W
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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Amazing experience!
Dr. Braxton is absolutely the best doc
Dr Braxton was fabulous! Took time to explain everything, willing to listen to my input and explain why one option was better than the other. He will be doing a complex cervical surgery for me and I feel very confident in him. I was a Steadman loyalist for 20yrs but Braxton had shifted me to VSO for spine.
Dr Braxton and the team are outstanding. They make a challenging stage of my life much less stressful. Thank you!
Dr. Braxton ids the best. Always available to explain his work, share educational videos and answer questions, plus a few jokes to round out the appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Braxton and his team for helping us feel better and become stronger through minimally invasive surgery.
Friendly, listened to my concerns, summarized those concerns, provided a variety of options and his recommendations. A great first impression and honest medical expertise.
I’d travel 1000 miles to see this guy! Absolutely the best, hands down
He is the best!!!!!
I can’t thank Dr.Braxton and his entire team enough for the excellent care I have received. Dr. Braxton took the time to clearly explain my treatment needs, and the options available., both surgical and non-surgical. The surgery itself was very successful., and the result very much what I had hoped for. I applaud Dr. Braxton, as well as his entire team for their dedication to patient care throughout this entire process.. I would certainly recommend Dr. Braxton without reservation to anyone seeking neurosurgical care.
After four separate surgeries for my husband and me under Dr. Braxton’s care we can say he is the most skilled surgeon in his field. Freedom from pain and return to a full life are a gift he has given us. He is also the kindest of men.