Melissa Gorman, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Orthopedics
Medical School:
Department: Orthopedics
- MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2004)
- BS, University of Notre Dame (IN) (2000)
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa Program (2009)
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program, Orthopedics (2008)
- OrthoIndy Indianapolis Program, Orthopedic Trauma (2010)
Department: Orthopedics
Professional Titles
- Associate Professor of Clinical Practice
Recognition & Awards
- Excellence in Medical Student Education Teaching Award, University of Colorado (2018)
- Extraordinary Service Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2016)
- 2003 Recipient - Humanism in Medicine, Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Society (2003)
Research Interests
My research centers on the field of orthopedic trauma, including the treatment of acute injuries and the impact of healing strategies on orthopedic trauma patients.
Teaching
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Assistant Professor
(2013)
School of Medicine, Orthopedics
Orthopaedic Traumatology
Publications
- Look, N, Reisenauer, C, Gorman, M. (March 2022) Conservative management of Jones’ fractures with immediate weight-bearing in a walking boot demonstrates healing. The Foot, Volume 50
- Look N, Reisenauer CR, Gorman MA. Conservative management of Jones fractures with immediate weight-bearing in a walking boot demonstrates healing. Foot (Edinb). 2022 Mar;50:101870. PubMed PMID: 35219132
- “Pelvic Fractures”, Stoneback, J.W, MD, Gorman, M.A, MD. Surgical Decision Making, 6th Edition, editors McIntyre and Schulick, March 2019
- “Patella Fractures”, Gorman, M.A., MD, Krause P.C,. MD and Wax, B.L. MD. Contemporary Surgical Management of Fractures and Complications, editors Drs. Ilyas and Rehman, Japee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2014
- “Femur Fractures”, Gorman, M.A. MD, and Teague D.C. Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Trauma Patient, editors Smith and Stahel. In Press.
- Syndesmotic Injury with Latent Diastasis, Quattlebaum, D. PA-C, Gorman, M. MD – submitted for publication to JAAPA
Practice Locations
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1900
Hospital Affiliation
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1900
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Orthopedics, Board Certification (2012)
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
- 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 - Sprains and Strains
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
- Surgery
- Surgery - Leg injuries and disorders
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests center around the surgical care and treatment of orthopedic trauma cases.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
My clinical interests center around the surgical care and treatment of orthopedic trauma cases.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, University of Notre Dame (IN) (2000)
Internships:
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa Program (2009)
Residency Programs:
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program, Orthopedics (2008)
Fellowships:
- OrthoIndy Indianapolis Program, Orthopedic Trauma (2010)
Department: Orthopedics