I focus on Neuro-oncology and treating tumors including pituitary tumors, benign and malignant gliomas, spinal cord tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex skull base lesions and peripheral nerve injuries.

Specialties

Neurological Surgery ( 1985 )

Conditions & Treatments

Brain and Nervous System
Brain Tumors, Pituitary Disorders
Cancers
Brain Cancer

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Minnesota Medical School (1979)

Undergraduate Schools

BS, Cornell University (NY) (1975)

Internships

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program (1980)

Residency Program

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program (1985)

Professional Memberships

American Association for Cancer Research, Member

American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Member

American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow

American Medical Association, Member

American Society of Peripheral Nerve, elected lifetime position

Cancer League of Colorado, Member

Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member

Colorado Neurosurgical Society, Past President, Past Secretary/Treasurer

Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member

Denver Medical Society, Member

Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, Past President, Past Secretary

Society for Neuro-Oncology, Member

Society of Neurological Surgeons, elected lifetime position

The Denver Academy of Surgery, Member

The Pituitary Society, Member

Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.

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Referral Contact Phone

(720) 848-3446

Referral Contact Fax

720-848-2106

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UCHealth Brain and Spine Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Kevin Lillehei, MD

Neurological Surgery

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