Timothy Ung, MD
Neurosurgery
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-2080
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Boulder
303-315-9900
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
• Acoustic Neuroma • Acromegaly • Anaplastic Astrocytomas • Arachnoid Cysts • Astrocytomas • Brain Tumors • Brainstem Glioma • Cerebellar Astrocytomas • Choroid Plexus Tumors • Clival Tumors • CNS Lymphoma • Colloid Cyst • Craniopharyngiomas • Cushing Syndrome • Dermoid and Epidermoid • Ependymoma • Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) • Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) • CNS Lymphoma • Colloid Cyst • Craniopharyngiomas • Cushing Syndrome • Dermoid and Epidermoid • Ependymoma • Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) • Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) • Gliomas • Glomus Jugulare Tumors • Hemangioblastoma • Intraventricular Tumors • Medulloblastoma • Meningioma • Metastatic Brain Tumor • Mixed Gliomas • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 • Neurofibromatosis Type 2 • Olfactory Groove and Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas • Oligodendrogliomas • Orbital Tumors • Parasellar Tumors • Phakomatoses • Pineal Region Tumor • Pituitary and Parasellar Tumors • Pituitary Tumor • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNETs) • Skull Base Tumors • Tuberous Sclerosis • Decompression • separation surgery • spinal tumors • Degenerative spine and disc disease • Spinal trauma • Spinal instability • Minimally-invasive spine surgery.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Timothy Ung is a neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of pituitary tumors and complex brain tumors in neurosurgical oncology. He is recognized for his meticulous surgical technique, patient-centered approach, and commitment to advancing care for patients with tumors of the brain, spine, and skull base. He completed his neurosurgical training at the University of Colorado and advanced fellowship training at Stanford University. Dr. Ung has extensive experience treating both benign and malignant intracranial tumors. His clinical practice emphasizes minimally invasive cranial, endoscopic approaches, and stereotactic radiosurgery when appropriate, aiming to maximize tumor control while preserving function. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ung is actively involved in multidisciplinary care, collaborating closely with endocrinologists, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, and otolaryngologists to develop individualized treatment plans. His academic interests include improving surgical outcomes, refining tumor management strategies, and contributing to research and education in neurosurgical oncology. Dr. Ung is deeply committed to guiding patients and their families through complex diagnoses with clarity, compassion, and transparency, ensuring they feel informed and supported at every stage of care.
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2016)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2010)
Internships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2016)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2023)
Fellowships
Columbia University (New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center) (2015)
Stanford University Program (2022)
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2106
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am fellowship trained in neurosurgical oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery and specialize in the management of brain and spine tumors. My clinical interest include primary and metastatic brain tumors and include primary gliomas, meningiomas, skull based tumors, spine tumors and pituitary tumors. Additional clinical interest include microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, and general neurosurgical pathologies.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors remains primitive and additional research is needed to further understand the driving forces behind tumor progression and recurrent. My neuro-oncology research is focused on investigating the mechanisms that drive glioma tumor progression and tumor recurrence. Research into the molecular and clinical characteristics that drive tumor progression and recurrence will further our understanding of how best to surgically and medically treat these aggressive tumors.
