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Melissa Gorman, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

MelissaGormanMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Aurora, CO

Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, University of Colorado

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Summary

  • Dr. Melissa Gorman is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. She specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in hand and wrist traumatology, shoulder and elbow traumatology, foot and ankle traumatology, hip and knee traumatology, and orthopaedic traumatology.

Education & Training

  • OrthoIndy
    OrthoIndyFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, Science Pre-Professional Studies, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2009 - 2015
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2006 - 2014
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence In Medical School Teaching Award Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 2018
  • Extraordinary Service Award University of Colorado Hospital, 2016
  • Recipient Linley O’Hayes Memorial Medical School Merit Scholarship, 2000-2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Colorado School of Mines Student Returns to Wrestling Team After Car Accident Forced Devastating Leg Amputation
    Colorado School of Mines Student Returns to Wrestling Team After Car Accident Forced Devastating Leg AmputationMarch 14th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Effect of Bicarbonate on Bone HealthNational Institute on Aging2018–2019

Committees

  • Faculty Senator, CU Faculty Senate 2016 - Present
  • Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Committee
  • Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Program Operational Process Performance Committee
  • Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Process Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
  • Member, Docline Steering Committee
  • Member, Surgical Hat Task Force Committee
  • Member, Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee
  • Member, Emergency Department/Department of Orthopedics Consult Data Committee

Research History

  • Combining Testosterone Therapy and Exercise to Improve Function Post Hip FractureCo-Investigator2018 - Present
  • Effect of Marijuana On Long Bone Fracture Healing2018 - Present
  • Conservative Management of Jones’ Fractures with Immediate Weight Bearing in a Walking Boot: A retrospective study;Principal Investigator2018 - Present
  • Outcomes of Conservatively Managed Pelvic Ring Injuries2009 - 2009
  • The Use of BMP-2 in a Series of Fracture Non-Unions2008 - 2009
  • Reliability of the New Modified Lateral Pillar Classification in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease2007 - 2007
  • Acromioclavicular Joint Screw Reconstruction with Subsequent Migration to the Lateral Chest Wall: A Case Study and Review of the Literature2006 - 2006
  • Trial to Evaluate Ultrasound in the Treatment of Tibia Fractures:Site Principal Investigator for TRUST trial: CLARITY, Methods Center, and Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations