Rachel Coel, MD, PhD
Assistant Adjoint Professor, Orthopedics

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine (2003)
Graduate School :
  • PhD, University of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign (2000)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, University of California–Berkeley (CA) (1994)
Internship:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2004)
Residency:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program, Pediatrics (2006)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Sports Medicine (2008)
Languages: English
Department: Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Co-Director, Sports Medicine Program

Research Interests

Patient satisfaction; Quality improvement

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2008)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    Pediatric Sports Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Member
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member
  • Concussion Special Interest Group, Colorado , Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Colorado Orthopedic Care
9094 E. Mineral Ave
Suite 110
Centennial, CO 80112
720-777-1310

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2008)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2006)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Brain and Nervous System
Clinical Interests
Pediatric sports medicine; Medical education; Concussion; Fracture management

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.

Personal Interests
Surfing, outdoor sports and fitness, spending time with my husband and young daughter

Volunteer Activities
High school sports team coverage; University of Denver team physician

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine (2003)
Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign (2000)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of California–Berkeley (CA) (1994)
Internships:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2004)
Residency Programs:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program, Pediatrics (2006)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Sports Medicine (2008)
Languages: English
Department: Orthopedics
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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