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Dr. Shay Bess, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.5 (53)
Map Pin Small Denver, CO
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shay Bess, MD

Dr. Shay Bess, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from John Hopkins University School of Medicine|The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and Sky Ridge Medical Center.

Dr. Bess works at Denver International Spine Center (DISC) in Denver, CO. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bess' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Denver International Spine Center
    1601 E 19th Ave Ste 6250, Denver, CO 80218 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 762-3472
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Denver International Spine Center (DISC)
    1721 E 19th Ave Ste 500, Denver, CO 80218 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 762-3472

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  • Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Sky Ridge Medical Center

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    About Dr. Shay Bess, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841380474
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Washington University School Of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine|Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • John Hopkins University School of Medicine|The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Shay Bess, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bess is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bess has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Bess has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bess works at Denver International Spine Center (DISC) in Denver, CO. View the full address on Dr. Bess’s profile.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Bess. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bess.

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