Joshua Metzl, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2006)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) (2001)
Residency
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program, Orthopedics (2011)
Fellowships
  • OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute and Carolinas Medical Center, Foot and Ankle Orthopedics (2012)
Department
Orthopedics

Recognitions

  • 2nd Place Resident Fellow Research Award, Cervical Spine Research Society (2004)
    Alendronate inhibits spine fusion in a rat model.
  • Cum Laude, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2006)

Publications

  • Metzl JA, Bowers MW, Anderson RB. Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fractures: Diagnosis and Treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Dec 20. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34932521
  • Bowers M, Hunt KJ, Metzl J. High-Energy Achilles Tendon Rupture With Associated Medial Malleolus Fracture and Traumatic Peroneal Dislocation: A Case Report. Foot Ankle Spec. 2021 Oct;14(5):438-444. PubMed PMID: 33631990

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Board Certification (, 2014)
  • Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, Board Certification
  • Orthopedics
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
Clinical Interests
Dr. Metzl serves as head Orthopaedic physician for the Colorado Ballet. He is also the assistant team physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His specific interests include forefoot disorders (bunions, hammertoes, hallux rigidus), ankle instability, sports injuries, Achilles ruptures, fractures, arthritis, ankle replacement, flatfoot and posterior tibial tendon disorders. He presents his research at national meetings and is currently working on projects related to minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair, metatarsal fractures in athletes and ankle arthroscopy.

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.

Personal Interests
Dr. Metzl serves as head Orthopaedic physician for the Colorado Ballet. He is also the assistant team physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.