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Louis Catalano III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO

Louis Catalano III MD

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery


Professor at UC Anschutz medical center, Denver CO

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Overview of  Dr. Catalano

Dr. Louis Catalano is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and has been in practice 32 years. Dr. Catalano accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 226 doctors at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and one of 215 doctors at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 250 citings.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A., Behavioral Biology, 1986 - 1990
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Behavioral Biology, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2014, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2017
  • First Place New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Research Contest, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Scaphoid Fractures: Nonunion and Malunion  
    Janowski J, Coady C, Catalano LW III, JHS, 1/1/2016
  • Extra-Articular Fractures of the Metacarpals and Phalanges  
    Balutis EC and Catalano LW III, Hand Surgery Update VI, 1/1/2016
  • Distal Scaphoid resection for Degenerative Arthritis Secondary to Scaphoid Nonunion: A 20 year Experience  
    Malerich MM, Catalano LW III et al, JHS, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Prospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics Affecting the Outcome of Dorsal Splinting for Soft Tissue Mallet Injuries
    Kegel G, Glickel, SZ, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Marshall A, Lafer MP, ASSH 2012 Residents and Fellows' Conference in Hand Surgery, ASSH 2012 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 9/1/2012
  • Malpractice in Distal Radius Fracture Management: An Analysis of Closed Claims
    Denoble PH, Marshall A, Barron, OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ, ASSH 2012 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 9/1/2012
  • Surgical Treatment Of Distal Radius Fractures, Followed By A 4 Hr Cadaveric Workshop
    Catalano LW III, Louisiana State University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Graduation Lecture, New Orleans, LA, 5/1/2012

Lectures

  • Tricks and Tips of Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures 
    Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK - 1/1/2017
  • Acute Scapholunate Ligament Tears 
    Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK - 1/1/2017
  • Fixation of distal radius fractures 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017

Other

  • Arthritis in Your Hands- How to Prevent and Treat it 
    Catalano LW III, Zestnow.com
    1/1/2015
  • Five Common Hand and Wrist Problems: How to minimize your risk today. 
    Catalano LW III, Betterafter50.com
    1/1/2015
  • Three serious issues your shoulder pain could be hinting at. 
    Catalano LW III, Your Health Journal online Blog
    1/1/2015

Press Mentions

  • Colorado Doctors Perform First ‘Game-Changing’ Thumb Arthritis Surgery in the Western U.S.
    Colorado Doctors Perform First ‘Game-Changing’ Thumb Arthritis Surgery in the Western U.S.February 17th, 2026

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Texas BlueChoice
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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