Wayne Gersoff, MD
Dr. Wayne Gersoff recognized his desire to enter a career in medicine, and, in particular, surgery, at an early stage in his education. Orthopedic surgery provided a unique blend of science, biomechanics, and technical skills as a mechanism to help people. This, coupled with his life-long participation in and love of sports, drew him to a career in orthopedic sports medicine. Following his academic years at Yale University and the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Gersoff was recruited to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1987 to develop and direct a program in sports medicine, as well as serve as a team physician for the University of Colorado athletic teams. During his career, he has continued to be actively involved in sports medicine and has served as a team physician for the Colorado Rockies baseball team, the Denver Grizzlies hockey team, the U.S. Ski Jumping team, the U.S. Soccer Team, and the Denver Public Schools. He presently serves as team physician for the Colorado Rapids professional soccer team and has been the President of the Professional Soccer Physicians’ Society for ten years.
Dr. Gersoff is also recognized as a leader both on a national and international level for his experience in meniscal allograft transplantation, articular cartilage restoration, and the biological restoration of the knee joint. He has lectured on these topics at major medical meetings in the USA and abroad. In addition, he has edited and contributed to two textbooks: Cartilage Surgery – An Operative Manual and Mensical Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review, as well as multiple journal publications.
Please review Dr. Gersoff’s list of credentials and contact our practice for more information or to make an appointment at (303) 344-9090.
Education
- Fellowship: University of Wisconsin, Medical Center, Sports Medicine 1986 – 1987
- Residency: Yale – New Haven Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery 1983 – 1986
- Residency: Yale – New Haven Hospital, General Surgery 1982 – 1983
- Internship: Yale – New Haven Hospital, General Surgery 1981 – 1982
- Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, MD 1977 – 1981
- Undergraduate School: Yale University, Major: Biology 1973 – 1977
Board Certifications
- Board Certified – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Memberships & Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- International Cartilage Repair Society
Present Positions & Titles
- 1996 – Present: Colorado Rapids Soccer Team – Team Physician/Orthopedic Surgeon
- 2002 – Present: Major League Soccer Team Physicians’ Society – President
- USA Soccer – Physician Pool
- 2006 – Present: International Sports Medicine Fellows Course on Articular Cartilage – Surgical Skills Director
- 2010 – Present: Colorado Field Hockey Association – President
- 2011 – Present: Denver Field Hockey Club – Board of Directors
- 2012 – 2013: USA Field Hockey Club – Advisory Task Force Member
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Instructor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Journal of Sports Medicine – Reviewer
- Grandview High School – Team Physician
- Mountain Vista High School – Team Physician
- Littleton High School – Team Physician
Past Sports Related Positions
- 1993 – 1999: Colorado Rockies Baseball Club – Team Physician
- 1995: Colorado Foxes Soccer Club – Team Physician
- 1994: Denver Grizzlies Hockey Team – Team Physician
- 1987 – 1994: University of Colorado Athletic Teams – Team Physician
- 1988 – 1990: US Ski Jumping Team – Team Physician Pool
- USA Hockey – Team Physician Pool
- Denver Dynamo Arena Football – Team Physician
- Colorado Rangers Hockey Team – Team Physician
- 1990: Bannock Criteria, Denver, CO – Medical Director
- 1989: Colorado Winter Games Medical Director
- Denver Public Schools Sports Medicine Consultant
Past Academic Positions
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Sports Medicine
- International Cartilage Repair Society – Executive Board
- American College of Sports Medicine – Membership Committee
- Skyridge Medical Center Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Interests & Hobbies
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Showing Reigning Horses
