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Nolan Wessell, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

NolanMichaelWessellMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Aurora, CO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Assistant Professor

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Summary

  • Dr. Nolan Wessell is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI prior to a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado in 2017-18. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery, spine surgery, spine traumatology, spine deformity surgery, and thoracic spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2017 - 2018
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthB.S., Biochemistry, With honors, 2003 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominee - Resident of the Year Henry Ford Alumni Association, 2017
  • Edward D. Henderson, MD Physicians-in-Training Research Award Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, 2014
  • Nominee American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Resident Leaders Forum, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ultrasound Findings in Asymptomatic Patients with Dual Taper Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty  
    Frisch, Nicholas B; Wessell, Nolan M; Van Holsbeeck, Marnix; Silverton, Craig D, Orthopaedic Proceedings, 1/1/2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Pre-Insertion Pedicle Screw Testing Using Mechanomyography
    Wessell, Nolan M; Ghacham, Wael; Bartol, Stephen, North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
  • Prevalence of Metal Ion Induced Subclinical Cardiomyopathy in Modular Metal on Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty
    Frisch, Nicolas B; Taliaferro, Kevin; Wessell, Nolan M; Ananthasubramaniam, Karthikeyan; Brooks, Kristin; Silverton, Craig D, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) Annual Meeting; International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, FL, 2016; Boston, MA, 2016, 1/1/2016
  • Cobalt Chromium Ratios in Dual Taper Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty
    Frisch, Nicolas B; Taliaferro, Kevin; Wessell, Nolan M; Silverton, Craig D, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) Annual Meeting; International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, FL, 2016; Boston, MA, 2016, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Verification of Nerve Decompression Using Mechanomyography 
    Las Vegas, NV, 2015; Orlando, FL, 2016; Dubai, UAE, 2016 - 1/1/2016
  • Prevalence of Metal Ion Induced Subclinical Cardiomyopathy in Modular Metal on Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty 
    Detroit, MI - 1/1/2016
  • Ultrasound Findings in Asymptomatic Patients with Dual Taper Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty 
    Vienna, Austria, 2015; Detroit, MI, 2016; Bonita Springs, FL, 2016 - 1/1/2016
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Press Mentions

  • Telehealth Adoption Presents Challenges, Opportunities
    Telehealth Adoption Presents Challenges, OpportunitiesJune 22nd, 2021

Committees

  • Member, UC Health Multidisciplinary Opioid Management Committee 2019 - Present
  • Chief Administrative Resident, Henry Ford Hospital Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Selection Committee 2016 - 2018
  • Representative, Henry Ford Hospital House Staff Council 2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations