Paul Montero, MD

Recognitions

• Golden Apple Teaching Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2009)
  Co-recipient surgery teacher of the year
• Recognition Award, Carolinas Simulation Center (2010)
  For dedication and work with residents and medical students at the Carolinas Simulation Center
• Most Compassionate Surgeon, Denver Health Emergency Department (2009)
  Presented by the Denver Health Emergency Medicine Residency for compassionate care to ER patients.

Research Interests

My research experience and interests primarily focus on laparoscopy, surgical simulation, resident/medical student education, international surgery, and hernia repair.

Publications

• Fox M, Robinson T, Stiegmann GV, Montero P. “30-30 Cut/Coag – Is Monopolar Electrosurgery Technology Underused?,” presented at SAGES 2012, San Diego, CA
• Montero P, Powell R, Travis C, Nehler M. "Description and subsequent placement of non-designated preliminary residents in an academic general surgery residency program," presented by R Powell at Association of Program Directors in Surgery conference 2012, San Diego, CA
• Jones E, McHenry J, Dunn C, Montero P, Govekar H, Stiegmann G, Robinson T. "Radiofrequency energy antenna coupling to common laparoscopic instruments: practical implications," presented at SAGES 2012, San Diego, CA
• Govekar H, Varosy P, Guiilaume G, Dunn C, Montero P, Jones E, Stiegmann G, Robinson T, "Monopolar Radiofrequency Energy’s Effect on Pacemaker Function," presented at SAGES 2012, San Diego, CA. Manuscript accepted for publication (in press).
• Ramakrishnan VR, Montero PN. Ergonomic considerations in endoscopic sinus surgery: lessons learned from laparoscopic surgeons. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2013 May-Jun;27(3):245-50. PubMed PMID: 23710962
• Tsirline VB, Lau KN, Swan RZ, Montero PN, Sindram D, Martinie JB, Iannitti DA. Evaluation of an innovative, cordless ultrasonic dissector. Surg Innov. 2013 Oct;20(5):524-9. PubMed PMID: 23302577
• Jones EL, Dunn CL, Townsend NT, Jones TS, Bruce Dunne J, Montero PN, Govekar HR, Stiegmann GV, Robinson TN. Blend mode reduces unintended thermal injury by laparoscopic monopolar instruments: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc. 2013 Nov;27(11):4016-20. PubMed PMID: 23739984
• Montero P, Schulick RD. Clearing common bile duct stones: one size does not fit all. JAMA Surg. 2014 Oct;149(10):1014. PubMed PMID: 25134062
• Stefanidis D, Montero P, Urbach DR, Qureshi A, Perry K, Bachman SL, Madan A, Petersen R, Pryor AD. SAGES research agenda in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery: updated results of a Delphi study. Surg Endosc. 2014 Oct;28(10):2763-71. PubMed PMID: 24789129
• Anton NE, Montero PN, Howley LD, Brown C, Stefanidis D. What stress coping strategies are surgeons relying upon during surgery?. Am J Surg. 2015 Nov;210(5):846-51. PubMed PMID: 26105802
• "Bedside Anatomy": A Tool to Contextualize Learning and Introduce Surgical Careers. Carmichael H, Coleman JR, Samuels JM, Sumislawski JJ, Ghincea C, Dyamenahalli K, Montero P, Royer D. J Surg Res. 2020 May;249:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.12.015. Epub 2020 Jan 3. PMID: 31911140
• Surgeons Underestimate the Importance of Surgical Topics for Non-Surgeons: Results of a National Survey. Selby LV, Coleman JR, Jones TS, Nehler M, Montero P. J Surg Educ. 2020 Aug 1:S1931-7204(20)30260-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.07.026. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32747321
• Surgeons Underestimate the Importance of Surgical Topics for Non-Surgeons: Results of a National Survey. Selby LV, Coleman JR, Jones TS, Nehler M, Montero P. J Surg Educ. 2021 Mar-Apr;78(2):533-547. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.07.026. Epub 2020 Aug 1
• Perioperative Clerkship Design for Students with Physical Disabilities: A Model for Implementation. Malloy-Post R, Jones TS, Montero P, Schockley R, Beck DR, Brown NJ, Lloyd GL, Adams J, Meeks L. J Surg Educ. 2021 Nov 12:S1931-7204(21)00309-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.10.009
• Malloy-Post R, Jones TS, Montero P, Schockley R, Beck DR, Brown NJ, Lloyd GL, Adams J, Meeks L. Perioperative Clerkship Design for Students with Physical Disabilities: A Model for Implementation. J Surg Educ. 2022 Mar-Apr;79(2):290-294. PubMed PMID: 34782272
• Wikiel KJ, Bollinger D, Montero PM, Jones TS, Robinson TN, Jones EL. Stray energy injury during robotic versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc. 2023 Nov;37(11):8771-8777. PubMed PMID: 37580577

Professional Memberships

• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Candidate Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2700

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Center
12505 E. 16th Avenue
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, First floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2711

CU Medicine General Surgery - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street
Suite 312
Denver, CO 80206
720-848-2700

UCHealth Ambulatory Surgery Center - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206
720-516-9373

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Surgery, Board Certification (2010)
• Minimally Invasive Surgery, Specialized Training (2011)

Conditions & Treatments

• Digestive System - Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Digestive System - Hernia
• Digestive System - Surgical Endoscopy
• Digestive System