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Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD
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Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Dr. Tewes graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine.Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, CO and has 23 years experience. Dr. Tewes currently practices at Optum Medical Group Colorado and are affiliated with CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center, Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. At present, Dr. Tewes received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 348 times. Dr. Tewes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Tewes is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Office
    2610 Tenderfoot Hill St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Infectious Diseases
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tewes
4.6
Based on 348 Reviews
5 Stars (303)
4 Stars (17)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (25)

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Aug 13, 2024
I like Dr Tewes as a Dr. He listens really well and gives you answers. He's always courteous and professional.
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  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Basic Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • WellChoice - U (Select Network)-CO
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
  • Medicare Select
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD is a family medicine physician in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2001. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Franklin Square Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine
    2004
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tewes' profile.

Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center, Optum Colorado and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.

Yes, Dr. Leighton Tewes, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Tewes has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

    2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

  • CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center

    6001 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Optum Colorado

    1633 Medical Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO

  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

    1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO

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