Robert D'Ambrosia, MD

Professor Emeritus, Orthopedics


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1964)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Washington & Jefferson College (PA) (1960)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (1965)
Residency
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Orthopedics (1970)
Fellowships
  • University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Orthopedics (1971)
  • UPMC Medical Education (St Margaret Hospital) Program, Rheumatology (1970)
  • Arthritis and Rheumatism Fellowship, Arthritis Foundation (1970)
  • ABC Traveling Fellow, American Orthopaedic Association (1979)
Languages
English
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Chair Emeritus
  • Professor Emeritus

Recognitions

  • Goldenberg Lecture Award, New Jersey Orthopaedic Society (2004)
  • AAOS Diversity Award, American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons (2014)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Washington and Jefferson College (1960)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1964)
  • American-British-Canadian Traveling Fellow, American Orthopaedic Association (1979)
  • Visiting Professor, Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (2014)
  • Joseph Addison Sewall Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2013)
  • "Wounded in Action", University of Colorado Faculty, Staff and Student Art Exhibit Accepted Submission (2013)
  • Hench Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Alumni Association (2002)
  • Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2015)

Publications

  • D'Ambrosia RD. Precision Medicine: A New Frontier in Spine Surgery. Orthopedics. 2016 Mar-Apr;39(2):75-6. PubMed PMID: 27023414

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member of Leadership Development Committee (2009-present)
  • Clinical Orthopaedic Society (COS), Traveling Fellowship Committee
  • Association Internationals Pour L'Osteosynthese Dynamique Board, Member
  • International Orthopaedic Society (IAOS), Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), President (1999-2000)
  • American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Member
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), Member
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Member
  • American Medical Association (AMA), Member
  • Association Orthopaedic Chairman, President (1989-1990)
  • Orthopedics, Editor-in-Chief (1983-present)

Practice Locations

UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1900

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (1987)
  • Colorado, License (0001)
  • New Mexico, License (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Symptoms and Manifestations - Pain
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
Clinical Interests
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Care Philosophy
Our group is committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research.

Personal Interests
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine