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Leighton Tewes, MD

Leighton Tewes, MD

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (1132 ratings)
Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

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English

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  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 27, 2026
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    Dr.Tewes is a very nice doc. very helpful

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 25, 2026
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    Very professional, very caring

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 25, 2026
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    Very through

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 21, 2026
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    Met expectations about my health care

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 18, 2026
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    very competent an easy to understand

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 13, 2026
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    great doctor all around.very satisfied with doctor tewes

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 13, 2026
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    The best doctor I have had in a long time

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 10, 2026
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    Extremely satisfied. Very competent, compassionate, knowledgeable, good advice. Hope Optum can keep him!!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    He spent adequate time with me, explained answers to any questions I had, was knowledgable and personable.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 10, 2026
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    Approachable, knowledgeable, personable, caring and empathetic. Dr. Tewes removes my anxiety about seeing a doctor, anxiety about my health issues, and always makes me feel more hopeful about moving forward with my health journey. He always answers questions in a manner that is not dismissive, nor authoritarian, making me feel that he is not pushing me towards any specific treatment, nor dragging me towards it, but rather that he is by my side, encouraging and reassuring me as we set goals for my ongoing health care. This is something rare in many physicians, even those at Optum. When one of my previous doctors, Dr. Richard Evans, relocated up to Briargate, I had difficulty finding another doctor at the Tenderfoot location who had these qualities, who was accepting new patients. It took several tries before I was blessed enough to find Dr. Tewes. I hope that he will remain with Optum, at the Tenderfoot offices for the remainder of my lifetime. He has the qualities that define a wonderful doctor, rather than just a doctor. I am blessed to have him as my Primary Care Physician.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 9, 2026
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    He is a wonderful, knowledgeable doctor. He took his time, he listened and then responded. I have absolute faith in him

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 6, 2026
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    Very thorough

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 6, 2026
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    He's a good doctor!!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 5, 2026
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    I have been a patient of Dr. Tewes for over 20 years. I respect his decisions and his understandings.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 4, 2026
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    He knows ME. We discuss my health and set goals and strategies.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 30, 2026
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    Dr. Tewes is thorough and deeply concerned for the health of patients. His experience and knowledge allow him to discuss many options for treatments.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 30, 2026
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    Dr. Tewes is fantastic and very knowledgeable. Unfortunaley, I belive he only workds 3 -4 days per week. Good for him, bad for patients

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 25, 2026
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    Very professional.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 23, 2026
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    He is a very caring, compassionate person; he is friendly and puts you at ease. He has a positive, easy-going but professional manner. He is a very smart, thorough clinician who stays up to date on medical issues.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 22, 2026
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    Already have recommended him to a friend who has made an appt. Great doctor. Takes his time with you and explains everything.

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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