Douglas Hardesty, MD
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliation
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Lutheran Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital
About
About The Provider
Douglas Hardesty, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO, with clinical interests that encompass all aspects of neurosurgery, including brain tumors (both benign and malignant), spine surgery, and trauma. He has a special interest in complex cranial cases, where minimally invasive techniques can lead to excellent outcomes and faster recovery times.
Dr. Hardesty is dedicated to providing each patient with the best possible outcome and the highest quality of life.
“I believe in treating every patient like my own family member. This often means choosing conservative or nonoperative treatments when appropriate, or using minimally invasive techniques when surgery is needed.”
Outside of his practice, Dr. Hardesty enjoys traveling internationally with his wife, spending time with their two dogs, and exploring Colorado’s many hiking trails.
Locations
- Lutheran Clinic - Neurosurgery
- 12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 415, Wheat Ridge, CO 80401
- Get Directions
- Phone: 303-265-5430
- Fax: 303-403-6240
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute/St. Josephs Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2018
- Medical School: Perelman School Of Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2019
Licensed States
- License ID: MD-55177, State: IA
- License ID: 35796, State: NE
- License ID: 35.132724, State: OH
- License ID: CDR.0005313, State: CO
Reviews
5 of 5 stars
53 Ratings, 19 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2026
He is very knowledgeable, caring, excellent at explaining to me what's going on. Makes you feel very comfortable, friendly, patient, answers all questions. Nicest doctor I've ever met .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2026
All positive 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I left a great review for doctors in last question box. He was superb , caring, kind, friendly, knowledgeable, made me feel very comfortable. Explained in terms that I could understand. Quality of time and expertise in this area was outstanding. Extremely thankful 🙏 and happy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
He is awesome. He explains everything in language the patient can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
I would recommend Dr. Hardesty to any family or friends should they ever need his services. Dr. Hardesty is very respectful and compassionate and I cannot speak more highly of him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
He’s professional very knowledgeable and patient and made sure I understood everything he was saying and my options moving forward great bedside manner I would definitely recommend him. I give him 10 and 110% caring and efficient and great advice and recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
As mentioned before, Dr. Hardesty was very reassuring that there is an end to the pain I am having and went over all the steps and what each step would look like in eliminating my sciatic nerve pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Very informative, patient and willing to answer questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
very pleasant, knowledgeable, and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
He is a very nice person. I like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Nice, open, easy to talk to and easy to understand. Took his time to make sure I got the clarity I needed before leaving
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Dr. Douglas Hardesty was very knowledgeable and very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Appreciated the way Dr H listened. Came in to talk about my low back but was astute enough to understand I had issues in my neck potentially more important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Will definitely refer him out
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
After a very informative initial session, he answered my follow-up questions promptly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2026
I feel that he gave me the knowledge that I’ve been in search of since 1990.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
He seems to be a very caring individual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Excellent Communication And Really Easy To Talk Too And Very Understanding..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
great communication