Dr. James Patterson, M.D. treats patients at both our Denver and Lakewood offices. He is a Denver native and lives in Genesee with his wife Ann and Yorkshire terrier “Eloise”.
He graduated from Cherry Creek High School and spent one year living in Norway as an American Field Service exchange student. His undergraduate degree was from Brown University in 1976 and he completed medical school at the University of Colorado in 1981.
Dr. James Patterson, M.D. treats patients at both our Denver and Lakewood offices. He is a Denver native and lives in Genesee with his wife Ann and Yorkshire terrier “Eloise”.
He graduated from Cherry Creek High School and spent one year living in Norway as an American Field Service exchange student. His undergraduate degree was from Brown University in 1976 and he completed medical school at the University of Colorado in 1981.
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Outstanding!! Very knowledgeable and very thorough!! A++
Jul-2025
Dr. Patterson is always friendly and cheerful. His procedures and staff are thorough. I always enjoy seeing him.
Jul-2025
Great doctor. Open, engaging and very clear. Questions are encouraged.
Jul-2025
I have always found this office to be professional, caring, helpful, and offering the best care available.
Jul-2025
He thoroughly explained the problem I was having, showed me diagrams, then made me feel very comfortable with the procedure he performed
Jul-2025
Always a Pleasure. Attentive and thorough. Dr Patterson was able to help me and address a problem I had with my left eye since childhood. This made a solid relationship and I am Grateful for expertise genuine care.
Jul-2025
Dr. Patterson is a very talented ophthalmologist and has a special "bedside manner".
Jul-2025
He is the best!!!!
Jul-2025
He's terrific.
Jul-2025
Dr. Patterson listened to my questions, paused to investigate my history, and provided clear answers to me. He has always had a pleasant manner about him and has always impressed me as being most competent.
Jun-2025
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Denver
3801 E Florida Ave Suite 720 Denver, CO 80210
Lakewood
11750 W 2nd Pl #235 Lakewood, CO 80228
Dr. James Patterson, M.D. treats patients at both our Denver and Lakewood offices. He is a Denver native and lives in Genesee with his wife Ann and Yorkshire terrier “Eloise”.
He graduated from Cherry Creek High School and spent one year living in Norway as an American Field Service exchange student. His undergraduate degree was from Brown University in 1976 and he completed medical school at the University of Colorado in 1981. After serving his medical internship year in Christchurch, New Zealand, he returned to the University of Colorado for a residency in Ophthalmology.
Upon finishing his residency Dr. Patterson joined Colorado Ophthalmology Associates as a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has been performing LASIK and PRK surgery since the excimer laser was first approved in the United States in 1996. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado for over 25 years. He is a member and past president of the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Outside of his rewarding profession Dr. Patterson enjoys bicycling, skiing and spending time with his wife and their adult children and families.
Outstanding!! Very knowledgeable and very thorough!! A++
Dr. Patterson is always friendly and cheerful. His procedures and staff are thorough. I always enjoy seeing him.
Great doctor. Open, engaging and very clear. Questions are encouraged.
I have always found this office to be professional, caring, helpful, and offering the best care available.
He thoroughly explained the problem I was having, showed me diagrams, then made me feel very comfortable with the procedure he performed
Always a Pleasure. Attentive and thorough. Dr Patterson was able to help me and address a problem I had with my left eye since childhood. This made a solid relationship and I am Grateful for expertise genuine care.
Dr. Patterson is a very talented ophthalmologist and has a special "bedside manner".
He is the best!!!!
He's terrific.
Dr. Patterson listened to my questions, paused to investigate my history, and provided clear answers to me. He has always had a pleasant manner about him and has always impressed me as being most competent.