Leighton B Tewes, MD

Family practice

Optum Southwest

New West Physicians

Languages Spoken

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English

Clinic Phone

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Medical School

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency

Franklin Square Medical Center/MedStar Health

Board Name

American Board of Family Medicine

Biography

Dr. Tewes graduated with academic distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed his postgraduate internship and residency training at Franklin Square Medical Center in 2004. Dr. Tewes has practiced medicine in Colorado Springs since 2004 and has been named Top Doc in Colorado Springs Magazine. Dr. Tewes provides comprehensive care and preventive services with a focus on adult medicine and geriatrics. He is experienced in managing acute and chronic medical conditions and age-related complications. He partners with specialists and community resources to optimize the health of each patient.

Care Designed Around You

We personalize care around your unique health goals, lifestyle and medical conditions. Your doctor works with the latest data, science and technology to help you get the care and treatments you need to prevent illness. Your doctor and care team will help you get better care because keeping you healthy is our greatest reward.

Our Location

Optum Southwest

2610 Tenderfoot Hill St, Colorado Springs CO 80906