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Evalina Burger, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

EvalinaBurgerMDB.Med.Sc; M.B.ChB.;M Med (Ortho);FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery Aurora, CO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

MD. Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Anschutz medical Campus Robert D'Ambrosia Endowed Chair

Overview of Dr. Burger

I am the Chair of the Orthopedic department at Anschutz Medical Campus

Education & Training

  • University of the Free State
    University of the Free StateClass of 1984, B Med Sc; & M.B.Ch B

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2001 - 2007
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors 2013 Denver Business Journal, 2014
  • Becker’s list of Spine Surgeons to Know 2014
  • Top 30 Women in Spine and Neurosurgery to Know in 2013 Beckers Healthcare Annual Spine Review, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Predictors of Spine Deformity Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis  
    Noshchenko, A., Hoffecker, L., Lindley, E. M., Burger, E. L., Cain, C.M., Patel, V. V., & Bradford, A. P., World Journal of Orthopedics, 1/1/2015
  • Long Term Treatment Effects of Lumbar Arthrodeses in Degenerative Disc Disease  
    Noshchenko, A., Hoffecker, L., Lindley, E. M., Burger, E. L., Cain, C. M., & Patel, V. V., J Spinal Disord Tech, 1/1/2015
  • Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction...  
    Polly, D.W., Cher, D.J., Wine, K.D., Whang, P.G., Frank, C.J., Harvey, C.F., Lockstadt, H., Glaser, J.A., Limoni, R.P., Sembrano, J.N., INSITE Study Group., Neurosurgery, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A New Method for Clinically Assessing Pain.
    Lindley E, Burger E., AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 1/1/2014
  • A review of Control Group Outcomes in Sheep Fusion Models and Recommendations for Future Studies
    Lindley E, Burger E, AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 1/1/2014
  • Minimally Invasive Technique for Placement of Sacroiliac (SI) Arthrodesis Implants using O-Arm and Stealth Navigation.
    Kleck C, Perry J, Burger E, Cain C, Patel V., SICOT World Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Theories and Concepts Behind Stand-Alone Anterior Fusions 
    1/1/2016
  • Risk Factors Associated with Rod Fracture After Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity 
    1/1/2015
  • The Effect of Electronic Medical Record System Implementation on Complication Rate in Adult Spine Deformity Surgery 
    Santa Rosa, Florida - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • The Cutting Edge, MD 

    University of Colorado - 1/1/2014
  • Guest Star, Dr. Evalina Burger 
    International Magazine for Spinal Surgeons (IM)Prove
    1/1/2014
  • Saving a Patient from His Flak Jacket 

    UCHWallStories.com
    University of Colorado Hospital - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Top 10 Spine Review Articles: June 22-26
    Top 10 Spine Review Articles: June 22-26June 26th, 2020
  • Dr. Evalina Burger: 3 Thoughts on Spine Technology Trends
    Dr. Evalina Burger: 3 Thoughts on Spine Technology TrendsOctober 31st, 2018
  • Medicrea Hosts First-Ever Spine Artificial Intelligence Focused Meeting in Lyon, France
    Medicrea Hosts First-Ever Spine Artificial Intelligence Focused Meeting in Lyon, FranceSeptember 26th, 2018
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Committees

  • Member at Large, AAOS Board of Directors 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Kaiser Permanente
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Rocky Mountain Group/Indiv - HMO/Private Pay
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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