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Ryan Koonce, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Highlands Ranch, CO

RyanC.KoonceMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Highlands Ranch, CO

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Koonce

Dr. Ryan Koonce is an orthopedic surgeon in Highlands Ranch, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Colorado Hospital and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He is one of 9 doctors at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and one of 220 doctors at University of Colorado Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 30 publications and over 300 citings.

Education & Training

  • Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute
    Anderson Orthopedic Research InstituteFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2013 - 2014
  • San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
    San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2005
  • University of Colorado Denver
    University of Colorado DenverPost-baccalaureate, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    University of Colorado BoulderBS, Civil Engineering, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Permanente Award - CPMG's Highest Honor for Physicians Colorado Permanente Medical Group, 2018
  • The Permanente Award Kaiser Permanent, 2018
  • Sanford and Darlene Anzel Award Western Orthopaedic Association, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis of Pain in Metal on Metal Hips The Hip: Preservation, Replacement, and Revision  
    Koonce R, Schmalzried T., Data Trace Publishing Company, 1/1/2015
  • Quadriceps tendon ruptures in National Football League Players  
    Boublik M, Schlegel TF, Koonce R, Genuario JW, Kinkartz JD., merican Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2013
  • Biomechanical evaluation of a unicortical button versus interference screw for subpectoral biceps tenodesis  
    Singh A, Koonce R, Arora A, Arthroscopy, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Role of MEPE/Dentonin During Skeletal Development and Regeneration
    Koonce R, Lu C, Colnot C, Huang S, Miclau T, and Helms J., Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2003
  • The Role of MEPE/Dentonin During Skeletal Development and Regeneration.
    Koonce R, Lu C, Colnot C, Huang S, Miclau T, Helms J, 17th Annual Student Research Forum, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, 1/1/2002

Lectures

  • Total Joint Patient Care Pathway 
    Anaheim, CA - 1/1/2017
  • The Reliability and Accuracy of Digital Templating for Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. 
    Anaheim, CA - 1/1/2014
  • Obesity and Osteoarthritis 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Surgery Clerkship Handbook � First Edition 
    Koonce R, Thomas K., University of Colorado Surgical Society
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2005

Press Mentions

  • Knee Replacement Has ‘With-It Grandma’ Back to Her Normal Active Life
    Knee Replacement Has ‘With-It Grandma’ Back to Her Normal Active LifeMarch 2nd, 2020

Professional Memberships