Ernest Braxton, MD | Spine Surgeon | Vail, Aspen, Denver, Grand Junction CO

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Dr. Ernest Braxton is a Board Certified neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors, neurotrauma, and complex and minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery and artificial disc technology. He is passionate about minimally invasive spine surgery because patients return to performance faster. He is an expert with motion preservation technology such as artificial disc surgery and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Braxton is an Afghan war veteran with extensive experience caring for complex combat injuries during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spine surgery the patient’s way: Dr. Ernest Braxton on awake procedures

adminbraxtonmd2022-03-16T21:34:01+00:00

Article by Becker's Spine Review On February 17, Ernest Braxton, MD, of Vail (Colo.) [...]

Spine surgery the patient’s way: Dr. Ernest Braxton on awake proceduresadminbraxtonmd2022-03-16T21:34:01+00:00

Dr. Braxton Named to List of 10 Spine Surgeons to Know by Becker’s Spine Review

adminbraxtonmd2022-03-12T18:11:45+00:00

Dr. Ernest Braxton was named to the Becker's Spine Review list of 10 Spine [...]

Dr. Braxton Named to List of 10 Spine Surgeons to Know by Becker’s Spine Reviewadminbraxtonmd2022-03-12T18:11:45+00:00

Dr. Braxton: A National Leader in Neurosurgery

adminbraxtonmd2021-06-15T02:15:10+00:00

The term “renowned leader” gets thrown around a lot, but neurosurgeon Ernest Braxton has an [...]

Dr. Braxton: A National Leader in Neurosurgeryadminbraxtonmd2021-06-15T02:15:10+00:00

Dr. Braxton Interviewed by Becker’s on Cybersecurity

adminbraxtonmd2021-04-05T17:24:50+00:00

Two-factor authentication is one of many methods used to protect patient information as ransomware attacks [...]

Dr. Braxton Interviewed by Becker’s on Cybersecurityadminbraxtonmd2021-04-05T17:24:50+00:00

Awake Spine Surgery

adminbraxtonmd2020-12-07T22:16:15+00:00

What is Awake Spine Surgery? Awake spine surgery is an advanced surgical technique that allows [...]

Awake Spine Surgeryadminbraxtonmd2020-12-07T22:16:15+00:00

Spine Surgery Patient Testimonial Laura Cardwell

adminbraxtonmd2020-10-09T19:17:36+00:00

In this video, Laura Cardwell discusses how Dr. Braxton treated a [...]

Spine Surgery Patient Testimonial Laura Cardwelladminbraxtonmd2020-10-09T19:17:36+00:00

Dr. Ernest Braxton Featured in Becker’s Spine Review

adminbraxtonmd2020-10-01T19:25:43+00:00

Dr. Braxton was featured in Becker's Spine Review: Dr. Ernest Braxton offers awake spinal [...]

Dr. Ernest Braxton Featured in Becker’s Spine Reviewadminbraxtonmd2020-10-01T19:25:43+00:00

A Passion for Preserving Motion Keeps Patients Thriving

adminbraxtonmd2020-09-29T17:36:43+00:00

Dr. Ernest Braxton, neurosurgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, strives to keep his active [...]

A Passion for Preserving Motion Keeps Patients Thrivingadminbraxtonmd2020-09-29T17:36:43+00:00

Video Testimonial from Dr. Braxton’s Patient

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Video Testimonial from Dr. Braxton’s Patientadminbraxtonmd2020-10-09T19:14:20+00:00

Dr. Braxton Completes First “Awake” Spine Surgery in Vail

adminbraxtonmd2020-09-08T21:22:12+00:00

Dr. Ernest Braxton, a Neurosurgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, introduced a first-of-its-kind-in-Vail procedure [...]

Dr. Braxton Completes First “Awake” Spine Surgery in Vailadminbraxtonmd2020-09-08T21:22:12+00:00

Ernest Braxton, MD

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Lucia Barnes

Sep 2, 2021

by Lucia Barnes on Ernest Braxton, MD

The BEST of the best!

Dr. Braxton and his team are my heroes. I had an appointment with Dr.B. for excruciating left groin pain with numbness and weakness in my left leg.. After looking at spinal x-rays and MRIs it was determined that an OLIF procedure was for me which is a L3/4 fusion done with minimally invasive surgery which is his specialty. May 20,2021 he did it. 11 hours post surgery I stood up to get into a wheel chair for an x-ray. No more groin pain!! The strength in my left leg was improved.For the next two days I got choked up when people asked me how I was. Nerve pain is the worst pain of the worst! It was gone. His whole team took great interest in me. Dr. Braxton works with Dr. Cheave who begins the surgery by making the pathway for Dr.B to do his work/Magic. All surgeons should work with him. Small incision, very little post op trauma.
Dr. B. has a great sense of humor. His surgical explanations are detailed, all questions answered. You do not feel rushed in this Dr's presence.
I recommend Dr.Braxton and his Team for anyone who is having neuro-spinal problems. It is worth coming to Vail. Vail's beauty in it's self is healing. Thank you to Dr. B and his Team for all the hard work and dedication that you give to your practice.