Gary Sakryd, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics
Graduate Schools
- MS, University of Oregon (1997)
- PA-C, Cornell University Weill Graduate School Of Medical Sciences (2003)
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Southern Mississippi (MS) (1995)
Department
OrthopedicsProfessional Titles
- Senior Physician Assistant, UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
Recognitions
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Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA), American Academy of Physician Assistants
(2018)
Awarded to top 1% of PAs Nationally
Publications
- Sakryd, G., Martindale, M., Observational Study of the “Unhappy Triad” in Female Athletes. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants: July-September 2020; V.8 (3); pp e20.00012
- Katz, J., Sakryd, G., Case Report: Anterior Shoulder Pain after Skiing Fall. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants: April-June 2022; V.10 (2); pp e22.00006
- Klein, L., Sakryd, G., Case Report: Arthrofibrosis of the Knee after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction : Anterior Interval Scar and Cyclops Lesion. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants: July-September 2022; V.10 (3); pp e22.0000
- Sakryd, G., Elbow Arthroscopy. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants: October-December; V10 (4); pp e22.00016
- 11. Hazard, S., Sakryd, G., Collins, L., Randolph, T., Coulter, D., Sports Medicine Roundtable: Trends in 2022. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants: January-March 2023 V11(1); pp e22.00025
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
- Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
- Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Associate, Physician Assistant
- National Athletic Trainer's Associatiion, Fellow (retired)
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver175 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
- Physician Assistant (NCCPA), Board Certification (2003)
- Athletic Trainer (NATABOC) (Retired), Board Certification (1995)
- State of Colorado, License (2003)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
Clinical Interests
Knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, Meniscus surgery, Knee arthritis, Cartilage restoration, Shoulder arthroscopy, Rotator cuff repair, Labral repair, Shoulder stabilization, shoulder arthritis, UCL reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Sports medicine, Lateral epicondylitis, Medial epicondylitis, Bicep/tricep rupture, baseball injuries
Care Philosophy
My care philosophy is that all patients, from non-athletes to week-end warriors to professional athletes, deserve to understand the nature of their injury or condition. Patients should always be given a clear explanation of their condition in terms that they understand. They must be given choices regarding their treatment and allowed to make their own educated decisions based on the most up-to-date research and guidelines that are available.
Knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, Meniscus surgery, Knee arthritis, Cartilage restoration, Shoulder arthroscopy, Rotator cuff repair, Labral repair, Shoulder stabilization, shoulder arthritis, UCL reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Sports medicine, Lateral epicondylitis, Medial epicondylitis, Bicep/tricep rupture, baseball injuries
Care Philosophy
My care philosophy is that all patients, from non-athletes to week-end warriors to professional athletes, deserve to understand the nature of their injury or condition. Patients should always be given a clear explanation of their condition in terms that they understand. They must be given choices regarding their treatment and allowed to make their own educated decisions based on the most up-to-date research and guidelines that are available.
Personal Interests
Biking, Snowboarding, College Football, Woodworking, Guitar, Piano, Spending time with family, Traveling, Reading (History)
Volunteer Activities
Team Medical Liaison: Douglas County High School (2003-present) Regis Jesuit High School (2003-present) Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) PAOS Scholarship Committee, (2013-present) PAOS CME Committee, 2019 Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) CAPA CME Committee Winter Meeting, Copper Mountain CO, 2019 CAPA Awards Committee, 2019 Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training (2007-2009) NATA News (book review) (2007)
Public Speaking
Yes
Presenter at Local, State, Regional and National conferences for Athletic Trainers and Physician Assistants on various orthopaedic topics
Biking, Snowboarding, College Football, Woodworking, Guitar, Piano, Spending time with family, Traveling, Reading (History)
Volunteer Activities
Team Medical Liaison: Douglas County High School (2003-present) Regis Jesuit High School (2003-present) Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) PAOS Scholarship Committee, (2013-present) PAOS CME Committee, 2019 Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) CAPA CME Committee Winter Meeting, Copper Mountain CO, 2019 CAPA Awards Committee, 2019 Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training (2007-2009) NATA News (book review) (2007)
Public Speaking
Yes
Presenter at Local, State, Regional and National conferences for Athletic Trainers and Physician Assistants on various orthopaedic topics