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Edward Anderson III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver, CO

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Orthopaedic Surgery Denver, CO

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Orthopaedic Spine, Trauma, and Adult Reconstructive Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Anderson

I am a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon fellowship trained in Spine Surgery. My subspecialty interests are in complex reconstruction of the spine in adults and adolescents, Orthopaedic Traumatology, and Adult Total Hip and Knee Reconstruction. I have worked in Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers for my entire career. I have taught residents for 7 years, and have experience leading the Orthopaedic Service line at 3 institutions. I have built 1 Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Service line from the ground up. I have chaired the Credentials Committee, and been a member of the Clinical Risk Management Committee at the Department of Defense’s largest medical center. I am a graduate of the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s Patient Safety Executive program.

Education & Training

  • University Medical Center/Optum Orthopaedics & Spine
    University Medical Center/Optum Orthopaedics & SpineFellowship, Orthopaedic Traumatology and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, 2021 - 2021
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2005
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • US Air Force Academy
    US Air Force Academy BS, Biology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

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