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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8/16/2023 I really liked him. He was very attentive and warm and thorough and I didn't feel rushed and I felt heard.
7/27/2023 He is always very thorough and askes detailed questions in order to correctly assess the current problem. He is always a joy to work with and works to answer questions and provide current data promptly.
7/26/2023 Dr.Tewes is a very professional doctor, he on top of listening to all your problems.
7/9/2023 He's the best prime care Dr in town
7/27/2023 Dr Tewes is a good doctor who we started to use when Dr Evens retired he is younger and has his own persona but all in all very good
7/10/2023 Smart
7/7/2023 Because.
7/26/2023 Good points, he goes over the blood results thoroughly. Sometimes, I feel that I need to suggest things (tests) that it seems to me should come from him. I was supposed to do a test that needed paperwork, but did not receive the paperwork. And trying to get my prescriptions correct proved a real challenge
7/26/2023 Hard to get appointment in a timely manner
7/26/2023 Dr Tewes is very professional, thorough and a great listener. I never feel rushed. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
7/26/2023 He is very thorough yet kind and considerate. He listens to the patient! He also is very patient, thoughtful and yet professional
7/7/2023 Completely satisfied. He is thorough.
8/7/2023 I liked his demeanor and he seemed pleasant and knowledgeable.
7/12/2023 Caring and helpful and skilled
7/18/2023 He listens to my concerns and takes them into account.
7/12/2023 Professional and considerate
7/17/2023 great bed side manner. Explains things well
7/15/2023 Excellent, caring phycian
7/14/2023 Dr. Tewes is totally involved in my health care. He explains everything in laymen's terms and is very personable, knowledgeable and caring.
7/7/2023 I've had a lot of doctors in my life that didn't take the time to get to know you, but Dr. Tewes seems to be a partner in your healthcare with you.
6/9/2023 I felt like he wasn't really interested. He NEVER spoke about medicine.
7/1/2023 Best doctor.
6/29/2023 In general, I enjoy interacting with doctor Tewes. He is very knowledgeable And concerned And has a good personality.
6/9/2023 Dr. Tewes is the best prime care I've ever seen.
6/16/2023 He's very professional, very caring, and a great personality.
6/24/2023 Dr. Tewes is very knowledgeable and courteous.
6/27/2023 He is knowledgeable and professional as well as being personable. I feel that he takes a genuine interest in my overall health and well-being. For this reason, he has been my primary care physician for many years.
6/16/2023 Quality and caring person.
7/7/2023 i answered that question
6/9/2023 Because he goes over my medical problems very careful and assuring.
6/22/2023 Very personal and professional
6/16/2023 I have referred him others. I think he is a good doctor.
6/15/2023 Although he was running behind, Dr. Tewes spent the time with me he needed to. I did not get the feeling that he was trying to rush to get to his next patients even though it was already after 5:00. He is an outstanding provider.
7/1/2023 Dr. Tewes has been my primary care provider for years and I will follow him wherever he goes to practice.
6/16/2023 HE MAKES SURE I AM TAKEN CARE OF
7/1/2023 He is a good doctor - I'm pleased.
6/15/2023 Dr. Tewes knows his patients and their needs and is always professional and courteous.