Thomas Noonan, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopedics
Medical School
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine (1992)
Undergraduate School
- BSE, Princeton University (NJ) (1988)
Residencies
- Duke University Hospital Program, Surgery (1994)
- Duke University Hospital Program, Orthopedics (1998)
Department
OrthopedicsProfessional Titles
- Head Team Physician, Colorado Rockies
- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Research Interests
I am actively involved in baseball medicine research studying cause and prevention of injury as well as advanced treatments for these disorders.Publications
- Bullock GS, Thigpen CA, Zhao H, Devaney L, Kline D, Noonan TJ, Kissenberth MJ, Shanley E. Neck Range of Motion Prognostic Factors in Association to Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Professional Baseball Pitchers. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024 Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39396612
- Bullock GS, Thigpen CA, Collins GS, Arden NK, Noonan TJ, Kissenberth MJ, Wyland DJ, Shanley E. Organizational risk profiling and education associated with reduction in professional pitching arm injuries: a natural experiment. JSES Rev Rep Tech. 2023 Aug;3(3):295-302. PubMed PMID: 37588509
- Bullock GS, Shanley E, Thigpen CA, Arden NK, Noonan TK, Kissenberth MJ, Wyland DJ, Collins GS. Improving Clinical Utility of Real-World Prediction Models: Updating Through Recalibration. J Strength Cond Res. 2023 May 1;37(5):1057-1063. PubMed PMID: 36730571
- Belk JW, Wharton BR, Houck DA, Bravman JT, Kraeutler MJ, Mayer B, Noonan TJ, Seidl AJ, Frank RM, McCarty EC. Shoulder Stabilization Versus Immobilization for First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Level 1 Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2023 May;51(6):1634-1643. PubMed PMID: 35148222
- Erickson BJ, Hurley ET, Mojica ES, Jazrawi LM; Ulnar Collateral Ligament – Delphi Consensus Group (UCL-DCG, including Noonan T). Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: A Modified Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy. 2023 May;39(5):1161-1171. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.033. Epub 2023 Feb 14.PMID: 36796550
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
UCHealth Orthopedics - Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2010, 2012)
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine, Certificate (2011)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
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 interest in sports led to me into orthopedics and sports medicine. Today, my expertise is focused on athletes who use their arms for throwing – baseball players as an example – and injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. My patients include professional athletes, middle-aged weekend warriors and even older non-athletes. We use everything we’ve learned working with pro athletes to treat people from all walks of life, so every patient gets the benefit of treatment from a world-class research and fellowship training center.
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 interest in sports led to me into orthopedics and sports medicine. Today, my expertise is focused on athletes who use their arms for throwing – baseball players as an example – and injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. My patients include professional athletes, middle-aged weekend warriors and even older non-athletes. We use everything we’ve learned working with pro athletes to treat people from all walks of life, so every patient gets the benefit of treatment from a world-class research and fellowship training center.
Personal Interests
Head Team Physician, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Head Team Physician, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club