Advanced spine care, closer to home
The new program treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis and spinal instability. Clinic visits, advanced imaging, surgery and follow-up care all happen in one place at the Fort Collins hospital, so patients and their families can stay close to home through every step.
Dr. Arias and Jocelyn Grigsby see patients in Fort Collins several days each week.
“My goal is to get patients back to doing the things they love.”
Dr. Eric J. Arias
Motion-preserving disc replacement
Dr. Arias is among the first neurosurgeons in Northern Colorado to perform cervical disc replacement. Instead of fusing two vertebrae together, the damaged disc is replaced with an artificial one that keeps the neck moving naturally. Fusion can place extra stress on the levels above and below it; disc replacement is designed to avoid that.
Learn more about how disc replacement is used to treat cervical radiculopathy and cervical myelopathy.
Telehealth for Wyoming and rural patients
Both Dr. Arias and Jocelyn Grigsby are licensed in Wyoming and offer telehealth consultations, so patients in rural communities can get a specialist’s opinion without a long drive.
“…extend subspecialty expertise beyond the Front Range and into Wyoming.”
Dr. Eric J. Arias
An experienced team
Dr. Arias earned his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his neurosurgery training at Washington University in St. Louis. He has been named a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in neurological surgery. Jocelyn Grigsby earned her master’s in physician assistant studies from South College.
Over the past five years, they have built a high-volume practice in the Denver area and helped launch neurosurgery services at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. They continue to see patients with CarePoint in Denver and Greeley.
Schedule a visit in Fort Collins
Banner Health Fort Collins Medical Center, Neurosurgery
4700 Lady Moon Dr, Ste C2, Fort Collins, CO 80528
Call (970) 810-5996 or request an appointment online.
Adapted from Banner Health’s press release, “Banner Health establishes advanced spine center at Fort Collins Medical Center”.
