Andrew W. Parker, M.D., a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, joined Orthopedic Associates in 1992. Dr. Parker specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and general orthopedics. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Occidental College. Dr. Parker attended Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Northwestern University Medical School before completing a fellowship at Louisiana State University in Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine. He has been the team physician for the Colorado Avalanche since 1995. He has also been a consulting physician for the Denver Nuggets since 1992. Dr. Parker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the National Hockey League Physician's Society, serving as president from 1992 to 1994. He enjoys woodworking, skiing and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Special Interests:
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, General Orthopedics
Licensure:
Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana
Certified:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994
Education:
Occidental College - Los Angeles, California
Northwestern University - Chicago, Illinois; M.D. 1986
Internship:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago, Illinois 1986
Residency:
Northwestern University Medical School - Chicago, Illinois 1991
Fellowships:
Knee and Sports Medicine, Louisiana State University 1992
Academic Appointment:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Denver, Colorado
Professional Medical Affiliations:
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, 2000-2002
Western Orthopedic Society
