Providers

Bradley Nichol M.D. FACS

Dr. Brad Nichol is a highly skilled general and trauma surgeon passionate about providing exceptional care to patients in the Roaring Fork Valley and Western Colorado. With experience in the field since 1995, Dr. Nichol has honed his expertise in performing complex surgical procedures with precision and compassion. His dedication to staying current with the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technologies ensures the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Beginning in 2008, Dr. Nichol has served as Trauma Medical Director for Valley View. He strives for and maintains a high level of expertise in trauma care, attending national conferences yearly. Dr. Nichol then shares this knowledge and leadership with the medical staff. He is a valued member of the medical community, respected by colleagues and patients alike for his unwavering dedication to the field of surgery and the local community.

Originally from the Detroit, Mich. area, Dr. Nichol holds a BS in molecular biology from the University of Michigan and attended Wayne State Medical School. After completing his residency at Detroit Medical Center, he joined Roaring Fork Surgical in 2000.

Lured to Glenwood Springs by the mountains and outdoor activities, Dr. Nichol enjoys spending time in the Roaring Fork Valley with his family, hiking, mountain biking and developing his interest in astrophotography.

Randall E. Ross, MD, FACS

General surgeon Dr. Randy Ross is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a longstanding physician at Valley View, he has two-and-a-half decades of experience and expertise in all aspects of general surgery for both benign and malignant conditions.

While some of the treatments, technologies and techniques in surgery have changed over 25 years, Dr. Ross’s commitment to each individual—and the specifics of their unique case and care—has not.

“General surgery is extremely broad, not specific to one part of the body or one disease. With it, I can directly intervene to help and individual in an immediate and highly effective way,” says Dr. Ross. “It’s gratifying to be able to make a rapid impact to help or heal a person’s trauma, cancer or other condition.”

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Dr. Ross graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the University of New Mexico (UNM). He then attended medical school at UNM, where his studies emphasized pathology. Surgical residency took him to San Antonio for two years; he completed residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver (UC Health).

As a lifelong learner, Dr. Ross stays up to date with new and emerging surgical techniques and technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery. He shares his skill and knowledge as an assistant clinical professor of surgery, teaching students in the UC Health program. Dr. Ross is conversant in Spanish and enjoys communicating with patients in their native language.

In his leisure time, Dr. Ross and his blended family enjoy all the outdoor recreational activities available in the Colorado mountains, including river time, trail running, biking, skiing and attending live music.