K. Vance Mitchell, MD, FACS
General, Robotic Surgery
Biography
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Dr. Vance Mitchell is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in robotic surgery. He completed medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus. As a medical student he had special interest in reaching underserved populations which prompted him to volunteer in a free pediatric clinic and complete the LEADS scholar program. He completed a general surgery residency at St Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. As a resident he followed his passion to treat vulnerable patients by completing a surgical mission to Mwandi, Zambia. Dr. Mitchell received special training in robotic surgery during residency focusing on foregut surgery, colorectal surgery, and hernia repair. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Denver Academy of Surgeons (DAS). While not at work he enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking, and attending the performing arts with his wife and two kids.
He sees patients at the Golden and Wheat Ridge offices.
Surgical Specialists of Colorado
General and Trauma Surgery
2017 – Present
General Surgery, Resident
St. Joseph Hospital – Denver
Denver, Colorado
2012 – 2017
Medical Education
Medical Doctor- Leads Scholar
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
2008 – 2012
Undergraduate Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
B.S. Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry
2002 – 2008
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- American College of Surgeons
- Colorado Medical Society
- Clear Creek Valley Medical Society