A CU Medicine provider.
As Director of Spine Oncology, my philosophy centers on delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care that prioritizes both survival and quality of life. I believe in treating each patient as a whole person—balancing advanced surgical and oncologic interventions with preservation of function, pain relief, and dignity. Collaboration across specialties, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning guide my practice, ensuring that every patient receives care that is not only technically excellent but also deeply humane.
Locations
720.848.1980
720.848.2019Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Neurological Surgery, Spine - Sacroiliac Joint, Spine, Spine - Cervical Myelopathy, Spine - Cervical disc herniation, Spine - Cervical spinal stenosis, Spine - Degenerative Disc Disease, Spine - Degenerative Scoliosis, Spine - Lumbar disc herniation, Spine - Lumbar spinal stenosis, Spine - Myelopathy, Spine - Radiculopathy, Spine - Sciatica, Spine - Scoliosis, Spine - Slipped Disc, Spine - Spinal tumors, Spine - Spondylolisthesis, Spine - Spondylolysis, Spine - Back Pain, Spine - Bulging Discs, Spine - Degenerative back conditions, Spine - Degenerative neck conditions, Spine - Disc Extrusions, Spine - Disc Prolapse, Spine - Disc Protrusions, Spine - Herniated Discs (HNP), Spine - Low-back Pain, Spine - Cervicalgia (Neck Pain), Spine - Neurogenic Claudication, Spine - Peripheral nerve compression syndromes (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), Spine - Ruptured Discs, Spine - Spinal Stenosis, Spine - Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures), Spine - Sports-related neck and back injuries, Spine - Thoracic Pain, Spine - Osteoporosis and compression fractures, Spine - Lumbago
- Gender
- Male
- Languages spoken
- Education
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Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Program (2019)
Medical School
Harvard Medical School (2011)
- Clinical interest for patients
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Neuro-Oncology - Primary Spine Tumors, Metastatic Spine Tumors /
Novel Treatments for Spinal Tumors - Immunotherapy, Radiotherapy, LIFU /
Gut dysbiosis connection to spinal disorders /
Biomechanics of the spine - Research interest for patients
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Dr. Berry-Candelario leads our spine oncology division. He directs the center of brain and spine metastasis. One of its pillars is leading in the development and application of research for neuro-oncology care, including platforms such as LITT for brain pathology and NOMS treatment algorithm for spine tumors. In addition, he has interest in understanding the role of immunotherapy treatment for distant metastasis. A second research interest includes understanding the underpinnings of spine degeneration through the lens of the gut dysbiosis of the microbiome. Finally, in the field of spine, there is still work to be done in understanding the biomechanical breakdown of the joints due to mechanical forces. Leveraging our broad campus expertise, we are investing in partnerships to bring this new knowledge to bear on the care of our spine patients.
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