John Berry-Candelario, MD

Research Interests

Dr. Berry-Candelario leads our spine oncology division. He directs the center of brain and spine metastasis. One of its pillars is leading in the development and application of research for neuro-oncology care, including platforms such as LITT for brain pathology and NOMS treatment algorithm for spine tumors. In addition, he has interest in understanding the role of immunotherapy treatment for distant metastasis. A second research interest includes understanding the underpinnings of spine degeneration through the lens of the gut dysbiosis of the microbiome. Finally, in the field of spine, there is still work to be done in understanding the biomechanical breakdown of the joints due to mechanical forces. Leveraging our broad campus expertise, we are investing in partnerships to bring this new knowledge to bear on the care of our spine patients.

Practice Locations

UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080

UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Neurological Surgery, Board Certification

Conditions & Treatments

• Spine
• Spine - Back Pain
• Spine - Bulging Discs
• Spine - Cervical disc herniation
• Spine - Cervical Myelopathy
• Spine - Cervical spinal stenosis
• Spine - Cervicalgia (Neck Pain)
• Spine - Degenerative back conditions
• Spine - Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spine - Degenerative neck conditions
• Spine - Degenerative Scoliosis
• Spine - Disc Extrusions
• Spine - Disc Prolapse
• Spine - Disc Protrusions
• Spine - Herniated Discs (HNP)
• Spine - Low-back Pain
• Spine - Lumbago
• Spine - Lumbar disc herniation
• Spine - Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Spine - Myelopathy
• Spine - Neurogenic Claudication
• Spine - Osteoporosis and compression fractures
• Spine - Peripheral nerve compression syndromes (such as carpal tunnel syndrome)
• Spine - Radiculopathy
• Spine - Ruptured Discs
• Spine - Sacroiliac Joint
• Spine - Sciatica
• Spine - Scoliosis
• Spine - Slipped Disc
• Spine - Spinal Stenosis
• Spine - Spinal tumors
• Spine - Spondylolisthesis
• Spine - Spondylolysis
• Spine - Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures)
• Spine - Sports-related neck and back injuries
• Spine - Thoracic Pain