Leighton Tewes, MD
Specialty
Family Medicine
Languages
English
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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Dr. Tewes listens and works with me on all issues.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 26, 2026
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DR Tewes is fantastic!!!
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 23, 2026
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He focused on what I told him and was interested in any further information
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 21, 2026
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Very professional and courteous
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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He is an excellent physician
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 13, 2026
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The guy is a fantastic Dr.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 10, 2026
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I like Dr. TEWES
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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Very attentive and professional. Responded well to my questions and gave me useful advice.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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His attention to detail. communication thorough
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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He's very professional and concerned about my health.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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Professionalism & courtesy.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 2, 2026
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He is a great Dr. He never makes you feel rushed. He is very thorough.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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Never listens to my heart or lungs. I asked for help getting up onto exam table and he didn’t help me.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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efficient
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
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thorough, pleasant knowledgable
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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Dr Tewes is very professional. He takes time to listen to my concerns and communicates information in a way that I can understand.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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He was professional and kept me informed
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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Dr. Tewes is extremely knowledgeable and caring.
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- 3.5 Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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Because I have only seen him once
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
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Best doctor. Gentle thorough courteous knowledgeable
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About Leighton Tewes, MD
Dr. Tewes has practiced medicine in Colorado Springs since 2004 and has been named Top Doc in Colorado Springs Magazine. Dr. Tewes is described as caring, conscientious, and funloving. When not seeing patients, he enjoys traveling, snow skiing, and hiking.Philosophy of care
Dr. Tewes provides comprehensive, patientcentered care and preventive services. He is experienced in managing acute and chronic medical conditions and agerelated complications. He partners with specialists and community resources to optimize the health of each patient.Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Licenses
CO, DR0042438
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
OptumCare Network of Colorado
NPI
1306881982
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