Dr. Lawrence D. Spivack, M.D. Englewood LASIK Surgery Laser Eye Surgeon, and Cataract Surgery Expert.

Appointments, Information, Consultation & Surgery Call:

(970) 928-9752

Address:

3122 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Website: Spivack Western Slope Laser Center

Credentials and Qualifications

Dr. Lawrence D. Spivack is an experienced refractive surgeon with a proven record of providing patients with the finest care available. We believe Dr. Spivack’s substantial professional accomplishments put him among the top LASIK and refractive surgeons in the United States.

Dr. Spivack 's professional credentials as one of the best LASIK eye surgeons have been grouped by Experience, Patient Care and Credentials. In addition, Dr. Spivack has included some additional career highlights that while not used by Trusted LASIK Surgeons in our screening process, clearly supplement his highly distinguished career. To learn more about

Experience

• Dr. Spivack has been a leading refractive surgeon in innovator in Denver and Colorado, including the following:
  • First surgeon in Denver to be FDA certified to perform PRK (laser vision correction surgery)
  • Performed the first FDA approved LASIK procedure in the state of Colorado
  • Performed one of the first Radial Keratotomy procedures in the state of Colorado (Radial Keratotomy is the precursor to laser vision correction surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK)
  • First surgeon in Denver to receive Crystalens certification
• Designated by VISX, Inc. as a nationally certified trainer to train other surgeons in laser procedures
• Refractive surgery experience:
• Performed over 30,000 LASIK and laser vision surgeries
• Over 13 years in LASIK and other laser vision surgery procedures
• Over 25 years in refractive surgery procedures including lens implants and radial keratotomy

Premier Patient Care

• Technology
  • Use of Intralase system for “All-Laser” or “Bladeless” LASIK
  • Use of Wavefront Based (“Custom”) LASIK and PRK
  • Use of iLASIK Procedure- WaveScan Technology, Intralase, and Visx Advanced CustomVue treatments
• Complete refractive eye surgery care, including LASIK, PRK, RLE / CLE, Phakic Implants, and Limbal Relaxing Incisions
• Dr. Spivack manages problems from LASIK or other vision correction procedures for new patients who were first operated on by another eye surgeon
• Dr. Spivack regularly performs LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures on other eye surgeons, optometrists, opticians, eye care professionals and their family members

Professional Credentials

• Past Faculty Appointments:
  • Department of Ophthalmology at the Rocky Mountains Lions Eye Institute, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO
• Staff Appointments
  • Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO
  • Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO
  • Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO
  • Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, CO
• Professional Society and Organizations (Membership and Affiliations)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Denver Medical Society
  • Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
• Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology
• 2 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles published as well as numerous non-peer reviewed articles
• Lectures and Presentations:
  • Over 10 lectures on research topics at major eye meetings as well as presentations to local and regional professional organizations
  • Numerous presentations concerning refractive surgery to the Colorado Optometric Society.

Additional Career Highlights

Dr. Spivack has been honored professionally and is also very active in charitable activities

• Honors
  • NBC Denver (Channel 9) “Best LASIK Doctor Award
  • 5280 Magazine “Best Doctors Award” for 4 years running
  • KCNC Channel 4 survey “Best Doctors Award”
  • Star Award (multiple times) by Visx (Vision Correction Laser Manufacturer)
• Charitable Activities
  • Denver Rescue Mission Eye Clinic for the homeless
• Co-Founder
• Stout Street Medical Center for the homeless
• Staff member
• Board Member of Colorado Cancer League and Tragedy Assisted Program for Survivors
• Free Lasik program for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans of United States armed forces

 

Education

• Undergraduate: State University of New York, Psychology BA
  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa
• Medical School: Tufts Medical School, M.D.
• Internship: Presbyterian Medical Center, Denver, CO
• Residency: Opthalmology Residency Program, University of Colorado

Personal Bio

Lawrence D. Spivack, M.D. is one of the most experienced and well-trained surgeons in the United States. He is fellowship-trained and has completed extensive training as a refractive eye surgery specialist. Dr. Spivack performed the first FDA approved LASIK procedure in the state of Colorado. He was named one of the top performing refractive surgeons of 1997 and 1998, receiving the VISX Star Award at the annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 5280 Magazine and KCNC-TV Channel 4 have both consistently named Dr. Spivack one of the best LASIK surgeons in the Denver metro area. Dr. Spivack was designated by VISX and Autonomous as a nationally certified trainer, to train other surgeons in laser procedures.

He has performed thousands of surgical and laser vision correction procedures. Dr Spivack is board-certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has have taught courses to other doctors at major national and international meetings of ophthalmologists.

Dr. Spivack attended the State University of New York, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his internship training at Presbyterian Medical Center in Denver and his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Medical Center.

Dr. Spivack is active in giving back to his community. He is the co-founder of the eye clinic at the Denver Rescue Mission and a staff member Stout Street Medical Center for the homeless. In his spare time, Dr. Spivack enjoys spending time with his two sons. He also enjoys skiing and golf.

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