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Gregory Borst, MD, General Surgery, Colorado Springs, CO

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General Surgery Colorado Springs, CO

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Borst

Dr. Gregory Borst is a general surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO and is affiliated with UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He specializes in trauma surgery & surgical critical care and is experienced in trauma and surgical critical care and acute care surgery (emergency general surgery).

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine/University of Colorado Hospital
    University of Colorado School of Medicine/University of Colorado HospitalFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine/University of Colorado Hospital
    University of Colorado School of Medicine/University of Colorado HospitalFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2016 - 2017
  • ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University
    ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina UniversityInternship, Surgery, 2010 - 2016
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Hope College
    Hope CollegeB.A., Major in Chemistry, minor in Psychology, Magna cum Laude, 2002 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ray Minges Excellence in Research Award, Surgery Resident Research Day – Runner-up ECU, 2014
  • Highest Program ABSITE Percentage Correct 2014-2016
  • Research Citation Finalist, Abstract & Poster “Search & Destroy: Eradication of MRSA Colonization is Associated with Decreased MRSA Infections in Trauma Patients” Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Trauma Patients: Different Criteria, Different Rates  
    Leonard KL, Borst GM, Davies SW, Coogan M, Waibel BH, Poulin NR, Bard MR, Goettler CE, Rinehart SM, Toschlog EA, Surgical Infections, 1/1/2016
  • Maggot Therapy for Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa Reveals New Applications and New Complications: A Case Report  
    Borst GM, Goettler CE, Kachare SD, Sherman RA, International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 1/1/2014
  • When birds can’t fly: An analysis of interfacility ground transport using advanced life support when helicopter emergency medical service is unavailable  
    Borst GM, Davies SW, Waibel BH, Leonard KL, Rinehart SM, Newell MA, Goettler CG, Bard MR, Poulin NR, Toschlog EA, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Search & Destroy: Eradication of MRSA Colonization is Associated with Decreased MRSA Infections in Trauma Patients
    Borst GM, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1/1/2013
  • The Synthesis of Poly-Electrolyte Substituted Poly-(phenylenevinylene) for Use in Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells
    Borst GM, National Conference on Undergraduate Research National Conference, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, 1/1/2005

Lectures

  • Behavioral Health in the Surgical Patient: Why should a surgeon care? 
    Greenville, NC - 1/1/2016
  • Sepsis-3: A Surgical Perspective 
    Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO - 1/1/2016
  • When birds can’t fly: An analysis of interfacility ground transport using advanced life support when helicopter emergency medical service is unavailable 
    Greenville, NC - 1/1/2014
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Professional Memberships