Your Back Pain and Neck Pain Medical Team at University of Colorado Hospital

Unlike other places, University of Colorado Hospital offers each patient a wide array of skilled providers. They collaborate with you - and each other - to arrive at the most advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation possible for patients with back and neck pain.

Among the kinds of caregivers you are likely to see:

University of Colorado Hospital's Back Pain and Neck Pain Specialists

Family practitioner – a doctor who provides medical care to individuals and families

Orthopedic surgeon – a doctor who treats injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and muscles

Neurosurgeon – a doctor who performs surgical procedures on the nervous system

Occupational therapist – a specialist who works with patients to improve their ability to perform everyday activities

Physiatrist – a doctor who diagnoses and rehabilitates physical injuries

Physical therapist – a specialist who treats diseases through exercise, massage, water, light and heat

Psychologist – a specialist who helps patients understand and manage pain

Clinical charge nurse – A registered nurse (RN) responsible for directing and coordinating patient care

Medical assistant – staff member who assists the RN in seeing patients during their doctor's visit