Dr. Emily Speer, MD, CO | Bariatric Surgeon

About Dr. Emily Speer

Dr. Emily Speer is a fellowship-trained Foregut and Minimally Invasive Surgeon with a particular interest in reflux procedures. Dr. Speer attended medical school at Georgetown University in Washington, DC and completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Colorado. During this training, she developed a passion for minimally invasive, and particularly foregut, surgery. This led her to a fellowship in Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery with Lee Swanstrom, MD and colleagues in Portland, Oregon. During this fellowship, Dr. Speer became proficient in the most up-to-date surgical and endoscopic techniques for foregut problems such as gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal disorders, diaphragmatic hernias, and obesity. Her special interests include laparoscopic tailored fundoplications, myotomies, and reoperative paraesophageal hernia repairs, as well as newer technologies such as POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) for achalasia and LINX for GERD. She is also trained in BARRX for Barrett’s esophagus, flexible endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy to treat Zenkers diverticulum, esophageal dilation and stenting, laparoscopic and endoscopic feeding tubes, pyloroplasty and gastrectomy for treatment of gastroparesis, and bariatric weight loss surgery. Dr. Speer is active in research. She is the author of multiple publications on reflux surgery, is an invited speaker at national meetings, and sits on national committees for furthering excellence in foregut surgery. Patient satisfaction and safety are at the core of Dr. Speer's decision-making, and she strives to provide the very best and most compassionate care to each patient by individually tailoring treatment plans to fit each person's need. Dr. Speer aims to provide patients with the education they need to make informed treatment decisions in order to provide them with superior surgical care in the least invasive way possible.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine

Upper GI endoscopy

Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine

Upper GI endoscopy

Office location

Dr. Emily Speer, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Lutheran Heartburn and Reflux Center

12905 W 40th Ave, Ste 405, Lakewood, CO 80401

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Education and background

Practice names

Lutheran Heartburn and Reflux Center

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Georgetown University School-Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz, Residency in General Surgery
The Oregon Clinic, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Professional memberships

American College of Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1932342334

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Speer?

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Is Dr. Emily Speer accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Speer online?

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What practice does Dr. Emily Speer work with?

Dr. Emily Speer works with Lutheran Heartburn and Reflux Center.

Where is Dr. Emily Speer's office located?

Dr. Emily Speer has 2 office locations in Lakewood, view full addresses on Dr. Speer's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Emily Speer have?

Dr. Emily Speer is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Emily Speer?

Dr. Emily Speer frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Hernia, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Emily Speer on their profile.