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Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD

(55 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1986)

Professional interests include: dry eyes, LASIK, vision problems, and more.

2000 S. Colorado Boulevard Annex Building, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80222

(720) 848-2020

Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD is a cornea specialist in Denver, CO specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - LoDo.

Office Locations

1435 Wazee Street Suite 101
Denver, CO 80202

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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

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UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - LoDo

2000 S. Colorado Boulevard Annex Building, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80222

(720) 848-2020

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Some issues Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	738
eye procedures	863
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	471
eye procedures	1012
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	24
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	79
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	591
eye procedures	1087
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	25
Hispanic	43
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	58
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	730
eye procedures	1062
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	62
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	120
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	666
eye procedures	1186
laser treatment	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	27
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	56
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	547
eye procedures	1374
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	27
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	52
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	450
eye procedures	1688
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	22
Hispanic	52
Asian	12
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	68
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	103
eye procedures	2047
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	71
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1744
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	21
Hispanic	48
Asian	11
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	67
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1952
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	17
Hispanic	50
Asian	13
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	67
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	1849
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	65
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Denver, CO were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	537
eye procedures	1442
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	414
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	149
85 and over	63
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1986. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1986)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - LoDo

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 55 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald E. Wise, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$304 Centurion $102	Ilevro $83	Cataract Equipment $29	$89
Alcon Vision LLC	$216 AcrySof $145	ReSTOR $49	Centurion $22
Abbott Laboratories	$131 Optics $119	Medical Optics $12
Alcon Research Ltd	$125 $125
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$125 $125
Other	$381 CEQUA $99	Oxervate $86	TYRVAYA $65	XIIDRA $63	Rocklatan $24	Other $45

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,120
Education	$163

Biography

Dr. Ronald Wise practices eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Wise average 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise consist of vision problems, LASIK, and dry eyes. After attending the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine.