
Louis Catalano III MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery
Professor at UC Anschutz medical center, Denver CO
12631 east 17th avenueroom 4602Aurora, CO 80045
Fax+1 303-724-1593
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 ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1994
Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A., Behavioral Biology, 1986 - 1990
Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Behavioral Biology, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2021 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2022
TX State Medical License 1999 - 2000
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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
- 4 citationsDetermining the Optimal Dosage of Corticosteroid Injection in Trigger Finger.Jared Bookman, Madeline Rocks, Karen Noh, Omri Ayalon, Jacques Hacquebord
Hand. 2024-10-01 - 4 citationsProximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunion: A Case Series and Analysis of Clinical Outcomes.Francisco Rodriguez-Fontan, Nicholas J Tucker, Emily M Pflug, Fraser J Leversedge, Louis W Catalano
Hand. 2024-09-01 - 2 citationsA Prospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics Affecting the Outcome of Dorsal Splinting for Soft Tissue Mallet Injuries.Ali Azad, Gary Kegel, James Phelps, Astrid Marshall, Marissa P Lafer
Hand. 2023-11-01
Journal Articles
- Scaphoid Fractures: Nonunion and MalunionJanowski J, Coady C, Catalano LW III, JHS, 1/1/2016
- Extra-Articular Fractures of the Metacarpals and PhalangesBalutis 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 ExperienceMalerich 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 InjuriesKegel 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 ClaimsDenoble 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 WorkshopCatalano 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 FracturesRoyal College of Surgeons, London, UK - 1/1/2017
- Acute Scapholunate Ligament TearsRoyal College of Surgeons, London, UK - 1/1/2017
- Fixation of distal radius fracturesSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
Other
- Arthritis in Your Hands- How to Prevent and Treat itCatalano 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.February 17th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
External Links
- OrthoManhattanhttp://www.orthomanhattan.com/
- The Roosevelt Hand to Shoulder Centerhttp://cvstarrhandsurgery.org
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 PPOMultiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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