UCHealth Orthopedics - Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129Phone: 720-516-1000
Nolan Wessell, MD
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe in educating patients about their conditions so that we can work together as a team towards improving their quality of life.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Orthopedic Spine injuries and disorders.
Title(s)
Board Member - Mile High Area American Red Cross, Co-Director of Orthopedic Well-Being, Board Member - Colorado Orthopedic Society
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Scheduling Phone Number
720-516-4087
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
CU Medicine Orthopedics - Highlands Ranch Pavilion 1
Phone: 720-516-4087 720-516-4087
Provider Information
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine (2022)
Conditions
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Spine
Spinal Stenosis , Piriformis syndrome , Sacroiliac Joint , Post-laminectomy Syndrome , Sports-related neck and back injuries , Back Pain , Osteoporosis and compression fractures , Annular Tears/Fissures , Degenerative back conditions , Facet Arthropathy , Disc Protrusions , Neurogenic Claudication , Thoracic Pain , Intervertebral Disc Disorder , Sciatica , Degenerative Scoliosis , Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures) , Whiplash , Lumbar spinal stenosis , Slipped Disc , Bulging Discs , Lumbar disc herniation , Cervical Myelopathy , Degenerative neck conditions , Disc Prolapse , Back Sprain Injuries , Myelopathy , Synovial cyst , Sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) injuries , Radiculopathy , Low-back Pain , Sacroiliitis , Herniated Discs (HNP) , Ruptured Discs , Cervical disc herniation , Spondylolisthesis , Disc Extrusions , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervical spinal stenosis , Spondylolysis , Cervicalgia (Neck Pain)
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Failed Prior Surgery
Treatments and Services
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. Personally, I enjoy playing hunting/fishing, hockey, cycling and golfing.
Department
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member American Orthopedic Association, Member Colorado Orthopedic Society, Member North American Spine Society, Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
Pre- and post-operative pain management; Complex cervical spine surgery; Healthcare efficiency
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (2006)
Graduate Schools
MBA, University of Colorado Denver (2024)
Internships
Henry Ford Hospital Program (2013)
Residency Program
Henry Ford Hospital Program (2017)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2018)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-516-4087
Referral Contact Fax
303-479-8763
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Orthopedic Spine injuries and disorders.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Pain management;
Complex cervical spine surgery