Joel B. Gonzales, MD

Dear Patients, friends, and colleagues:

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Gonzales in October of 2024. He was a partner with Orthopedic Associates/Orthopedic Centers of Colorado for 23 years and helped thousands of patients return to an active and fulfilling life. He was a beloved and dedicated doctor to his patients, he was a great friend and confidant of many physicians and colleagues, and above all else, a very loving and caring family man. He will be sincerely missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to https://givebutter.com/Joel_Gonzales

The practice is committed to providing continued care to all patients of Dr. Gonzales with his two other Orthopedic Sports Medicine partners Dr. Parker and Dr. Wydra. Please contact us at: 303-321-6600 or click here to schedule an appointment.



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

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Sports Teams Affiliations

  • 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

Memberships & Organizations

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Active Member
  • American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, Active Member

Interests & Hobbies

  • Dr. Gonzales enjoys spending time with his four children at home.
  • Cycling
  • Skiing
  • Fishing

 

Dr. Gonzales' Reviews
Alex Bujenovic
16:11 19 Dec 24
Dr Gonzales did an excellent job with assessing my injury and recommending a specialist.I would suggest Dr Gonzales to not recommend Dr Vidal at the Stedman Clinic to future patients. The eventual bill was 5 times more expensive than OCC and they repeated X-rays. For reference, the stedman clinic X-rays were 13x more expensive than OCC X-rays . Under no circumstance can a doctor justify that increase.
Daniel Anderson
02:05 18 Nov 24
Awesome doctor, did wonderful job fixing torn rotator cuff for both shoulders. Great bedside manner with a fun sense of humor. Devastated to learn of his passing; a great person and doctor.
Dick Funk
19:36 31 Oct 24
My initial appt was fine and wuick. Dr Gonzales recommended an MRI to verify the torn rotator cuff. Scheduled tomorrow
Alicia Guerra
22:07 25 Oct 24
My experience with Dr Joel Gonzales was fantastic. He identified the problem and was able to give me relief immediately. Very happy with my care.
Victor Agapiev
21:17 15 Oct 24
Good experience with Joe Gonzales
D H
03:47 12 Oct 24
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.
Mary Sullivan
22:13 11 Oct 24
Joel is an amazing doctor…so knowledgeable…caring and professional.
Sarah Bee
19:50 11 Oct 24
Lisa Kulp
22:44 05 Oct 24
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!!
Marcus Spires
16:59 20 Jul 24
Bridget Katz
19:44 19 Jul 24
Mervin Casey
19:35 19 Jul 24
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!
Anthony Jones
21:43 11 Jul 24
Did a great job
Paul Stewart
19:46 04 Jul 24
Katrina Hoing
22:27 07 May 24
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.
charles gurule
04:35 24 Apr 24
Dr Gonzales is one of the best!!
Jim Orcutt
14:08 21 Apr 24
Vicki Pepper
23:07 20 Apr 24
Brett Wendt
22:53 20 Apr 24
OCC and Dr. Gonzales are amazing. Exceptional practitioners along with great communication. I would highly recommend Joel Gonzales and the practice group.
Devin Gilhuly
22:48 08 Mar 24
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.
Bob Plowman
21:44 01 Mar 24
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.
Todd Scardina
20:14 29 Feb 24
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.
Jason Jacobs
18:55 15 Dec 23
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!
Brian Weeks
22:45 11 Oct 23
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!
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