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Top Doctors 2011: The List

Our annual, must-have guide to the best physicians—nearly 300 of them in more than 80 medical specialties—in the Mile High City.

Top Dentists 2011

Finding a great dentist can be as challenging as trying to floss each night. Thankfully, we’ve done the hard part for you. 5280 tracked down Colorado’s best dentists—in eight specialties (including orthodontics!)—to keep your pearly whites, well, pearly.

A Master Retires

Dr. Bill Nelson, Age: 81, Specialty: cardiologyDirector of Cardiology Education, Saint Joseph HospitalPracticed for 55 years; 26 in Coloradonelsonsekgsite.com

The Primary Problem

Drs. Jennifer McLean and Amy Brown—who live in Denver and Glenwood Springs, respectively—practice in medically underserved areas of our state. It’s not what most doctors would call a choice position. They do it because they love it. But their jobs come with a fringe benefit that might make other would-be docs reconsider the waning career of general practitioner.

A Beautiful Mind

Emotional well-being is a state of health that many of us take for granted. But even the most stable psyche can wobble from time to time. Unfortunately, accessing mental health care can be a frustrating and confusing labyrinth. Here, we give you a basic map for navigating the maze.

Chronic Cure

Medical marijuana is all the rage in Colorado—but does weed actually have medicinal benefits?

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