Leighton Bradford Tewes, MD

Family Medicine

Southwest
2610 Tenderfoot Hill St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Phone: 719-522-1133
Fax: 1-719-570-0601

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

As a family physician, Dr. Tewes provides personal, comprehensive, and continuing care for individuals of all ages, with a professional emphasis on adult medicine and geriatrics. Dr. Tewes has been voted “Top Doc” in Colorado Springs Magazine.

Education

2002 - 2004	Residency	Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine	Baltimore, MD
2001 - 2002	Internship	Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine	Baltimore, MD
2001	Doctor of Medicine	Wake Forest University School of Medicine	Winston-Salem, NC
1997	Bachelor of Science	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC

Experience

2007 - Present	Attending Physician	Optum	Colorado Springs, CO
2014 - Present	Medical Director	Fountain Valley School of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO
2015 - 2018	Medical Consultant	Cedar Springs Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO
2007 - 2013	Urgent Care Physician	Optum	Colorado Springs, CO
2007-2013	Primary Care Team Physician	Sky Sox minor league baseball team	Colorado Springs, CO
2004 - 2007	Attending Physician	Colorado Springs Family Practice, P.C.	Colorado Springs, CO

Professional Memberships

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Colorado Medical Society
El Paso County Medical Society

PATIENT COMMENTS

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12/2/2022 Thank you Dr. Tewes for your kindness, generosity, and your caring.
8/24/2022 Professional
8/20/2022 I am confident in Dr. Tewes' ability and knowledge. He is friendly and professional.
7/20/2022 Extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, listens to concerns...just a great guy.
9/6/2022 He is a wonderful doctor, very thorough, nice and follows up on you.
9/14/2022 Dr. Tewes is friendly and thorough. But I've only had one appointment with him!
10/14/2022 I found him extremely professional and knowledgeable about drugs and interactions of various medications. Good listener!
8/17/2022 Friendly, knowledgeable, easy to talk to. Willing to consider lifestyle changes to address health issues and discuss options
7/14/2022 He takes the time to do a good job.
8/12/2022 So far, he is a very good doctor who appears to care for patients.
9/26/2022 He is very thorough. He communicates well. He is interested in my progress.
7/8/2022 Great doctoe
9/6/2022 He has always answered my questions so that know what is expected. I feel that he is concerned about my health conditions and wants to give me his best advise.
8/1/2022 Doctor Tewes has been treating me since doctor Ballard retired I feel he has treated me to the best of his ability
7/11/2022 I felt that Dr Tewes was very tuned in to my needs and answered my questions about meds and in preparation for surgery
8/26/2022 Very professional, informative and efficient.
8/18/2022 Dr Tewes is patient and explains treatments and health issues clearly and at a level I can understand them. I feel like I am the focus of his attention when I am there.
9/10/2022 I felt very comfortable with him immediately.
8/28/2022 Everything good!
9/17/2022 Dr Tewes is focused and very considerate of patient needs
11/25/2022 He is the best doctor I've ever had in the past 40 years. Explains treatments so I understand everything and I feeling confidence that I have the best treatment.
9/9/2022 Very thorough - asks a lot of questions and explanations - followup excellent. Without a doubt he is the very best doctor I have relied on over the past 40 years - and I've had a lot of doctors.
11/10/2022 DR Tewes never makes me feel rushed. He explains things patiently and is very efficient in every visit.
11/25/2022 Because it is my thinking.
8/20/2022 Very thorough examinations, detailed information provided, keeps his patients informed about health.
7/9/2022 He listened to me, and answered my questions. Seemed really interested in my well being. Suggested ways to keep my costs down.
9/30/2022 He is a great Doctor.
10/13/2022 Dr. Tewes is very thorough, took time to answer my questions, provided great recommendations on how to avoid diabetes. Thanks,[omitted]
8/17/2022 He’s a fantastic doctor and person. Caring and knowledgeable
9/14/2022 Very thorough.
7/14/2022 Dr Tewes always discussed any issues, problems or symptoms I am having and gives specific instructions on how to get better.
10/14/2022 I found him extremely professional and knowledgeable about drugs and interactions of various medications. Good listener!
10/13/2022 Dr. Tewes is very thorough, took time to answer my questions, provided great recommendations on how to avoid diabetes. Thanks, [omitted]
9/6/2022 He has always answered my questions so that know what is expected. I feel that he is concerned about my health conditions and wants to give me his best advise.
9/10/2022 I felt very comfortable with him immediately.
9/14/2022 Dr. Tewes is friendly and thorough. But I've only had one appointment with him!
8/18/2022 Dr Tewes is patient and explains treatments and health issues clearly and at a level I can understand them. I feel like I am the focus of his attention when I am there.
9/9/2022 Very thorough - asks a lot of questions and explanations - followup excellent. Without a doubt he is the very best doctor I have relied on over the past 40 years - and I've had a lot of doctors.