Prestigious Health System with Academic Resources and Community Focus
As a neurosurgeon at UC Health Pueblo, you'll practice within a prestigious healthcare network
that combines the resources of an academic medical system with the personalized approach
of community medicine. UC Health's neuroscience practice is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report,
providing you with the backing of a system recognized for excellence while allowing you to deliver care in a setting
where you can truly know your patients and community.
Parkview Medical Center—your primary practice location—joined the UC Health system in December 2023,
bringing enhanced resources, expanded referral networks, and system-wide clinical protocols to an already
well-established community hospital. This recent integration means you'll enjoy the stability and resources
of a major health system while helping shape neurosurgical services during this transformative period.
Advanced Facility with Comprehensive Services
The 350-bed Parkview Medical Center functions as the region's primary healthcare hub, serving a wide
geographic area with limited specialty competition. With approximately 88,660 annual emergency room visits, the
facility provides crucial services to Pueblo and surrounding communities:
Level 3 trauma center that operates like a level 2 in emergency situations
Six operating rooms with state-of-the-art neurosurgical technology
Annual volume of over 13,000 inpatient discharges
Case mix index of 1.85, reflecting higher complexity cases than many community hospitals
Modern facility with average building age of just under 13 years
Electronic medical record system (Epic) integrated across the UC Health network
61.1% inpatient and 52.5% outpatient market share in the region
Strong payor mix with 68% private insurance/self-pay
Comprehensive Clinical Services
Emergency Services: High-volume ED with ~88,660 visits annually
Surgical Services: Six ORs supporting multiple surgical specialties
Intensive Care: ICU facilities with specialized post-op neurosurgical care
Imaging and Diagnostics: MRI, CT, and neuro-focused studies
Maternal Services: 14 L&D beds and ~1,560 births/year
The hospital's clinical strengths align perfectly with neurosurgical needs, ensuring your patients receive
comprehensive care across the continuum of their treatment journey.
Strategic Location Enhancing Clinical Efficiency
Your clinic is strategically positioned in the Parkview Medical Office Building, directly connected to the hospital
via an enclosed walkway bridge. This eliminates time-consuming travel between clinic and hospital common in many practices:
Dedicated clinic space with in-house X-ray
Pain management specialists co-located for easy collaboration
Operating rooms just minutes from your office
Efficient consult workflow between clinic and hospital
Consistent office hours: Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
System-Wide Support and Resources
Clinical protocols based on UC Health best practices
Vertical integration: System III level (Definitive Healthcare)
Specialized expertise for complex/multidisciplinary cases
Participation opportunity: Pituitary Tumor Program
Academic affiliations: research and teaching pathways
Collaborative Care Model
Defined roles between neurology and neurosurgery
Team-based care models that boost quality and efficiency
27.3% higher survival rate than national average
Top 7% ranking in patient safety performance
Lower readmission rate than 72% of U.S. hospitals
Commitment to Physician Success
UC Health's mission statement—"We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing and discovery. In small,
personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives."—reflects a culture that values both
clinical excellence and human connection. This extends to supporting your well-being
and career satisfaction:
Core values: "Patients first – Integrity – Excellence"
Support for work-life balance and mental health
Tools and resources for long-term clinical success
Culture of innovation and ongoing improvement
Active leadership support for specialty growth
This opportunity lets you practice neurosurgery with the resources of a major academic system while
maintaining the connection and autonomy of community medicine—the best of both worlds.