R. Andrew Gaines, MD

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Medical School
  • MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2005)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, MidAmerica Nazarene College (KS) (1999)
Residency
  • University of Kansas Medical Center/Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics Program, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2010)
Fellowships
  • Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction (2011)
Languages
English
Department
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Medical Director for Head & Neck Service at Highlands Ranch Hospital

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 501
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-6325

UCHealth Surgical Care - Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000

Hospital Affiliation
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (2011)
  • Head & Neck Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Tumors
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Oral and oropharyngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tumors of neck
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Skin cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hypopharyngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Salivary Gland Diseases/Stones
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include complex skin cancer of the head, face and neck; tumors of the parotid and thyroid; and advanced microvascular head and neck reconstruction.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide compassionate care for patients with disorders of the head and neck. I offer a wider range of treatment options that include minimally invasive surgical treatments for appropriate patients.

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375