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Dr. Theodore F Schlegel, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
38 years of experience
The Medical Center Of Aurora 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 695-2600

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Brief Intro

Dr. Theodore Schlegel, a founding member of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of knee and shoulder injuries. He has extensive clinical and research experience in both of these areas. He is a team physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies, as well as a consultant for the US Ski Team. After graduating from Brown University where he was an All American water polo player, he received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati. He then completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Schlegel is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he participates in the education of residents and sports medicine fellows. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Shoulder and Elbow Society. He serves as a consulting reviewer for both the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Journal. Dr. Schlegel continues to participate in both basic and clinical research related to both the knee and shoulder. He has presented his work both nationally and internationally, which has resulted in numerous published journal articles and book chapters. Recently his research endeavors, in collaboration with Colorado State University Hospital, has lead to biomedical innovations that simplify arthroscopic shoulder surgical techniques. Working with Opus Medical, he has helped develop new FDA approved technology which will enable surgeons to perform rotator cuff repairs without open surgery.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine - 1987

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

US Anesthesia Partners
1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee

Insurance Accepted

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UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
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Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 12
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 20
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 23
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 20
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 21
Rehabilitation 21
Obsterics & Gynecology 5
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 18