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Andrew W. Parker, MD

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Andrew W. Parker

Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder, General Orthopedics
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Andrew W. Parker

Andrew W. Parker, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Orthopedic Associates in 1992. Dr. Parker attended Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship and residency through Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago before completing a fellowship at Louisiana State University in knee and shoulder sports medicine.

Dr. Parker was the head team physician and medical director for the Colorado Avalanche from 1995 through 2017. He also served as a consulting physician for the Denver Nuggets. Dr. Parker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America. He was a member of the National Hockey League Physician’s Society, serving as president from 1992 to 1994 and from 1995 through 2017.

Education

  • Fellowship: Knee and Sports Medicine Fellow, Louisiana State University, Lake Charles, LA
  • Residency: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
  • Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
  • Undergraduate School: Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Denver, CO

Professional Sports Affiliations

  • Colorado Avalanche 1995-2017: Team Physician and Medical Director
  • Denver Thunder–1992 – 1993: Team Physician and Medical Director
  • Denver Nuggets–1992 – 2008: Consulting Physician
  • Denver Daredevils–1996 – 1997: Consulting Physician

Memberships & Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Colorado Orthopedic Society
  • Denver Medical Society
  • Executive Committee, National Hockey League Physician’s Society Member-at-Large, 1998-2000 President, 2000-2002Western Orthopedic Society

Interests & Hobbies

  • Enjoying time with his family including his two dogs
  • Skiing
  • Basketball
  • Woodworking

 

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Dr. Parker's Clinic Locations

Denver Rose/Cherry Creek Orthopedic Clinic

4700 E. Hale Pkwy, Ste 550
Denver
CO
80220

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