Kerry Brega, MD

Associate Professor, Neurosurgery


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1989)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1983)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1990)
Residencies
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Neurological Surgery (1993)
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery (1995)
Languages
English
Department
Neurosurgery

Professional Titles

  • Deputy Director of Neurosurgery Residency Program
  • Co-Medical Director, Stroke Program

Publications

  • Weiner DK, Holloway K, Levin E, Keyserling H, Epstein F, Monaco E, Sembrano J, Brega K, Nortman S, Krein SL, Gentili A, Katz JN, Morrow LA, Muluk V, Pugh MJ, Perera S. Identifying biopsychosocial factors that impact decompressive laminectomy outcomes in veterans with lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective cohort study. Pain. 2020 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32925594
  • Tahmasbi Sohi M, Nortman S, Brega K, Forster JE, Guzzetti JR. Correlation of Electrodiagnostic Findings in C8 Radiculopathies With Radiographic Data: A Retrospective Chart Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jul 1;100(7):721-724. PubMed PMID: 34131095
  • Weiner DK, Holloway K, Levin E, Keyserling H, Epstein F, Monaco E, Sembrano J, Brega K, Nortman S, Krein SL, Gentili A, Katz JN, Morrow LA, Muluk V, Pugh MJ, Perera S. Identifying biopsychosocial factors that impact decompressive laminectomy outcomes in veterans with lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective cohort study. Pain. 2021 Mar 1;162(3):835-845. PubMed PMID: 32925594

Professional Memberships

  • Colorado Neurosurgical Society, Secretary/Treasurer
  • American College of Spine Surgery, Secretary/Treasurer
  • American Board of Spine Surgery, Board of Directors
  • Donor Alliance, Board of Directors

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
1-888-336-8262

UCHealth Concussion Multidisciplinary Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 5th Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurological Surgery, Board Certification (2001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System - Stroke
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Clinical Interests
I am interested in general neurosurgery, stroke, neuro-trauma and critical care.