Joel B. Gonzales, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder, General Orthopedics
Specialties: Knee Sports Medicine • Shoulder Sports Medicine • General Orthopedics
Fax: 303-321-8814
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Joel Gonzales, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Orthopedic Centers of Colorado - Orthopedic Associates in 2001. He also has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine from the ABOS. His special interests include the treatment of sports related injuries of the shoulder and knee.
Dr. Gonzales received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. He then attended medical school at George Washington University. His internship and residency in orthopedic surgery were completed at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzales completed his fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Orthopedic Research of Virginia. Dr. Gonzales is an active member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr. Gonzales was also the head team physician for the Colorado Crush, and a consulting physician for the Denver Nuggets (2001-2008) and Colorado Avalanche (2001-2017). Dr. Gonzales has a certification of added qualification in sports medicine.
Education
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Research of Virginia, Richmond, VA
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA
- Medical School: George Washington University, M.D., Washington, D.C.
- Undergraduate School: University of Virginia, BA, Charlottesville, VA
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Consulting Team Physician: Consulting Physician for the Colorado Avalanche 1998-2017
- Team Orthopedic Surgeon: Colorado Crush–2003-2006
- Head Team Physician: Colorado Crush–2007-2008
- Assistant Team Physician: Pittsburgh Steelers Football–1998 preseason
- Arthroscopy Association of North America, Active Member
- American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, Active Member
- Dr. Gonzales enjoys spending time with his four children at home.
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Fishing
Dr. Gonzales' Reviews
Dr. Gonzalez is very thorough with his patients. He listens well and explains things in a manner that is easy to understand. I highly recommend him.
Dr Joel Gonzales is attentive, available and awesome with listening to your problem and finding the best solution for your particular problem. He gives options and does not push surgery as the only answer. After using Dr Gonzales for many years, he’s great but my joints and bones aren’t , hence, still seeing him!!
Excellent care provided, asked for help with my knee and was seen by Dr. Gonzales. He and his PA looked at my X-rays and treated me with compassion and treated my concerns effectively.Thanks to the entire staff!
I had a great experience yesterday with Dr. Gonzales! (I always have a great experience at Orthopedic Associates, regardless of which doctor I see for which joint issue.). I went in for one thing, but Dr. Gonzales made a recommendation that I do another. Obviously he was 100% correct! My knee feels so much better today, just in time for a hiking trip. I have been going there for many, many years and have never had a bad experience. I recommend them to everyone I know.
OCC and Dr. Gonzales are amazing. Exceptional practitioners along with great communication. I would highly recommend Joel Gonzales and the practice group.
Dr. Gonzales is a compassionate, kind, professional physician and an expert in his field. I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone seeking consultation for their orthopedic issues.
I have seen Dr Gonzales several times and I’m very happy and satisfied with the visits. He did an exceptional job repairing my torn rotator cuff. I had my last appointment with him yesterday and he has released me. He takes the time to explain the situation and always answers any questions I have to the full extent. I couldn’t be happier having him as my orthopedic.
Dr. Gonzales did an excellent job repairing my clavicle. Everything healed better than expected and he was a pleasure to work with; very efficient, informative, and comforting.
Dr. Gonzales was amazing. Listened to my concerns, and addressed them accordingly.He was able to see me on a urgent appointment for s very painful bakers cyst on the back of my knee. He drained the cyst, and I was almost instantly without the severe pain that I had walked in the clinic with.I would highly recommend Dr. Gonzales for knee related issues. Great listening, explanation, and bedside skills!
Very prompt service, Dr. Gonzalez is super knowledgeable, super caring, and super awesome. I always appreciate going in there, and it’s a great experience every time. He did such a good job on my knee, back to mountain biking with my son…. he is not just a great person, but he is, a very skilled surgeon! Thanks Doc!
