David Gimarc, MD

Assistant Professor, Radiology-Diagnostics


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Medical School
  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (2013)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (2009)
Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital Program (2014)
Residency
  • University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Diagnostic (2018)
Fellowships
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Program, Musculoskeletal Radiology (2019)
Languages
English
Department
Radiology-Diagnostics

Publications

  • Gimarc D, Lee K, Shoulder MR Imaging Versus Ultrasound: How to Choose. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2020; Article in Press.
  • Gimarc, D. Jensen, A. Jesse M. Radiculopathy Following Vertebral Body Compression Fracture: The Role of Percutaneous Cement Augmentation. Pain Physician. 2020; Article in Press.
  • Gimarc, D. Stratchko, L. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist in the Acute Setting. Electronic Educational Exhibit at the RSNA Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. November 2019.
  • Gimarc D, Jensen A, Lind K, Jesse MK. Radiculopathy Following Vertebral Body Compression Fracture: Is There a Role for Percutaneous Cement Augmentation? Pain Physician: 2020; Volume 23, p315-323.
  • Gimarc D, Lee KS. Shoulder MRI and US: How Do I Choose? Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am, 2020; 28(2): p317-330.
  • Gimarc D. Osseous Pathology on Wrist Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 29(5): 245-261.
  • Sorensen A, Gimarc D, Bice M, Hare K, Anderson P, Ross A. Improving Secondary Fracture Prevention Following Vertebroplasty: Implementation of a Fracture Liaison Service. Accepted for publication in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
  • Gimarc D, Strickland C. Orthopedic Limb Restoration Imaging: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Educational Exhibit at the RSNA 106th Annual Meeting, November 2020.
  • Stratchko L, Gimarc D. Image-Guided Lumbar Spine Interventions. Educational Exhibit at the RSNA 106th Annual Meeting, November 2020. Awarded Certificate of Merit.
  • Sorensen A, Gimarc D, Hare K, Bice M, Ross A. Vertebroplasty and the Fracture Consult Liaison Service: Reducing Secondary Fractures. Educational Exhibit at the RSNA 106th Annual Meeting, November 2020.
  • Gimarc D, Chan BY, Markhardt BK, Stephenson JW, Ross AB. Ultrasound-Guided Temporomandibular Joint Aspiration: A Case Series. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Annual Meeting. New York City, NY March 21-25, 2020 (Conference canceled for COVID-19, presented online).
  • McGrath S, Jesse MK, Strickland C, Gimarc D, Stoneback J. Imaging of Limb Restoration New Techniques and Multidisciplinary Approach. Educational Exhibit at the 2020 American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting, May 2020. (Virtual meeting due to COVID-19)
  • Gimarc DC, Stratchko LM, Ho CK. Spinal Injections. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2021 Dec;25(6):756-768. PubMed PMID: 34937116
  • Lin JS, Gimarc DC, Adler RS, Beltran LS, Merkle AN. Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2021 Dec;25(6):769-784. PubMed PMID: 34937117
  • Sorensen A, Gimarc D, Bice M, Hare K, Anderson PA, Ross A. Improving Secondary Fracture Prevention After Vertebroplasty: Implementation of a Fracture Liaison Service. J Am Coll Radiol. 2021 Sep;18(9):1235-1238. PubMed PMID: 34166641
  • Ho C, Gimarc D, Carrol HF, Clay M, Schowinsky J, Jesse MK, Crawford A, Marshall C. Evaluating Bone Biopsy Quality by Technique in an Animal Model. Research in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging. 2022; 2: 100008.
  • Wehrend J, Ho CK, Gimarc DC, Jensen AM, Ashwell ZA, Major NM. Utility of Gadolinium-based Intravenous Contrast in the Initial Characterization of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Tumors. Submitted as a manuscript. 2022.
  • Schutz J, Iorio ML, Marshall C, Clay M, Gimarc DC, Park A. Adamantinoma of the Ulnar Shaft Reconstructed with a Vascularized Free Fibula. Submitted for Publication 2022.
  • Ho CK, Schilling JH, Strickland C, Jesse MK, Gimarc D. The effect of virtual interviews on the musculoskeletal radiology fellowship match. Skeletal Radiol. 2023 Jan;52(1):83-89. PubMed PMID: 35969257
  • Schilling JH, Gimarc D, Pflederer NM, Pattee J, Durst M, Jesse MK, Korf K, Crawford A, Ho CK. Effectiveness of Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Pain Reduction in Patients with Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis. Submitted to Pain Physician, September 2022.
  • Ho CK, Azurdia J, Park A, Clay MR, Gimarc D. Intra-articular Osteoid Osteoma of the Olecranon Fossa. Cureus. 2022; 14(7). e27484.
  • Symanski JS, Gimarc D, Chan B, Stephenson J, Markhardt BK, Ross AB. Ultrasound-guided temporomandibular joint aspiration: technique and results in six cases of suspected septic arthritis. Skeletal Radiol. 2022 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36348042
  • Roda G, Gimarc D, Stoneback JW, Gaffney B. Above Knee Socket Prosthesis Changes Proximal Femoral Morphology. Submitted to Bone November 2022.
  • Sabri SA, Laynes RA, Hoffman CJ, Weesner RE, Stringer N, Chavarria JC, Prusick PJ, Farrell JP, Gimarc D, Jesse MK, Patel V, Ou-Yang D, Burger-Van Der Walt E, Kleck CJ. A Novel Vertebral Numbering System Using EOS Imaging. Submitted to The Spine Journal; December 2022.
  • Gimarc D, Jesse MK. Bone Marrow Signal Abnormalities in Arthritis and Trauma. Article in Press at Journal of Cartilage and Joint Preservation; 2023.
  • *Setty AA, Gimarc D, Abrahams B, Ho C. Asymptomatic Intracardiac Cement Embolism Following Kyphoplasty. Cureus. 2023; 15(5): e38735.
  • Schutz J, Iorio ML, Marshall C, Clay M, Gimarc DC, Park A. Adamantinoma of the Ulnar Shaft Reconstructed with a Vascularized Free Fibula. Accepted for Publication to Orthopedics; 2023.
  • Roda G, Stoneback JW, Gimarc D, Gaffney B. Above Knee Socket Prosthesis Changes Proximal Femoral Morphology. Bone. 2023; 172, 116752.
  • Symanski J, Gimarc D, Chan B, Stephenson J, Markhardt BK, Ross AB. Ultrasound-guided Temporomandibular Joint Aspiration: Technique and Results in Six Cases of Suspected Septic Arthritis. Skeletal Radiol. 2023; 52(5):1033-1038.
  • Ho CK, Schilling JS, Strickland C, Jesse MK, Gimarc D. The Effect of Virtual Interviews on the Musculoskeletal Fellowship Match. Skeletal Radiology. 2023; 52:83-89.

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Radiology, Member
  • Radiological Society of North America, Member
  • Society of Skeletal Radiology, Member
  • American Society of Spine Radiology, Member
  • Colorado Radiological Society, Past President

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
2150 Stadium Drive
2nd Floor
Boulder, CO 80309
303-315-9900

UCHealth Radiology - Inverness
175 Inverness Drive West Suite 150
Englewood, CO 80112
720-516-1002

UCHealth Radiology - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
1635 Aurora Ct
1st Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1130

UCHealth Radiology - Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1002

UCHealth CU Sports Medicine - Colorado Center
2000 S. Colorado Blvd
The Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80222
720-848-8200

UCHealth Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology, Board Certification
  • American Board of Radiology, Board Certification (2019)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Radiology
  • Radiology - Interventional
  • Radiology - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Radiology - Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • Radiology - CT Scans
  • Radiology - X-Rays
  • Spine
Clinical Interests
Dr. Gimarc serves as a Radiologist for Colorado NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and MLB teams, as well as Collegiate and Olympic athletes in the Rocky Mountain Region. His expertise ranges from sports imaging, chronic pain diagnosis and management, spine imaging and intervention, and musculoskeletal oncology. Specific Clinical Interests Include: Musculoskeletal imaging of all types including MRI, CT, and Radiography; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Intervention; Image-guided biopsy, joint injection, spine injection; Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty; radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation

Personal Interests
I consider myself a Colorado native, though have lived throughout the US for my education and training. In my spare time, I enjoy training for marathons, hiking, skiing, and spending time with my wife, two children and Border Collie.