Melissa Gorman MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, University of Colorado
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1635 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 720-848-1900
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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
OrthoIndyFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2009 - 2010
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2004- University of Notre DameBS, Science Pre-Professional Studies, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2000
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2012 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2009 - 2015
OK State Medical License 2006 - 2014
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
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsClinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial-loaded cements and beads in orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty.Aaron B Epperson, Mohamed E Awad, Melissa Gorman, Kristin Loker, Nicholas A Alfonso
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2024-11-25 - 3 citationsConservative Management of Jones Fractures with Immediate Weight-Bearing in a Walking Boot Demonstrates HealingNicole Look, Colin R. Reisenauer, Melissa A. Gorman
Foot. 2021-10-18
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
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
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
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- Western Orthopaedic AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- CU Faculty Profilehttps://som.cuanschutz.edu/Profiles/Faculty/Profile/21421
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