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Denise C. Norton, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Norton has been a surgeon in Denver since 1989. Her surgical practice focuses on the care of patients with breast cancer and breast disease. Dr. Norton was one of the first surgeons in Denver to begin using the technique of sentinel lymph node biopsies. She works with a team of specialists who optimize the care for patients. She established the weekly multidisciplinary Breast Conference at Saint Joseph Hospital where the treatment plans for each patient diagnosed with breast disease or breast cancer are reviewed by the physicians and the entire team caring for the patient. Dr. Norton is the Medical Director for the Breast Care Center at Saint Joseph Hospital.
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Dr. Norton's second area of interest is in treating vein disease. In 2003 she established the Denver Vein Center and Aesthetic Laser Specialists, where diseases of veins, specifically varicose veins and spider veins are treated using minimally invasive techniques with the newest available lasers and technologies. In addition, she provides laser aesthetic services and Botox for the treatment of wrinkles, skin laxity, hair removal, pigmented lesions, age spots, sun spots, and skin rejuvenation. www.denvervein.com

Dr. Norton’s interests include traveling with her husband, skiing, hiking, and biking.

Education:
University of Arizona, B.A. with Distinction, Biochemistry, 1985
University of Arizona, M.D., 1989
University of Colorado, General Surgery Internship and Residency, 1989
University of Colorado, Chief Resident 1994

Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery, 1995
American Board of Surgery, Recertification, 2003
Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification, 1991
Advanced Trauma Life Support Recertification, 1999
Registered Vascular Technician, 2009

Societies:
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1995 - Present
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Member, Colorado Medical Society
Member, Rose Medical Center Peer Review and Quality Control, 1997-2000
Member, Bonfils Blood Center-Board Member 1999-2004, Board President 2004
Member, Denver Academy of Surgeons-Board Member 1999-2004, Board President 2005
Member, Swedish Medical Center Peer Review Committee, 2005-2007
Former Medical Director, Swedish Medical Center/Sally Jobe Breast Program
Current Medical Director, Saint Joseph Hospital Breast Care Center

Location:
SurgOne, P.C.
Denver Vein Center
695 South Colorado Blvd. #160
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 777-8346
www.denvervein.com

Breast Care Center
Saint Joseph Hospital
1825 Marion St.
Denver, CO. 80205
(303) 318-3414
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