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