Elise Hiza, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Locations
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Orthopedics - Broomfield
303-544-3820
CU Medicine Orthopedics
Longmont
720-718-8288
UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
303-464-4500
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
720-718-7000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Dr. Elise Hiza is a board certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon specializing in the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, hip and knee injuries. Dr. Hiza received her undergraduate degree at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO and then went on to medical school at the University of Colorado. After medical school, she completed her extensive residency training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon finishing residency training, Dr. Hiza underwent an additional year of fellowship training at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles. In California, she honed her skills in cutting-edge arthroscopy and sports medicine techniques with world-leaders in the field. In 2017, the next chapter of Dr. Hiza's journey in medicine led her across the country to Asheville, North Carolina. There, she served as the Director of Sports Medicine at Mission Hospital, the head team physician for the University of North Carolina-Asheville, the Asheville Tourists (an Advanced-A Minor League baseball affiliate for the MLB Houston Astros) and the Asheville City Soccer semi-professional WPSL and USL teams. Dr. Hiza moved back to Colorado in 2021 to be near her family and beloved home state where she is now a member of the University of Colorado Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team and provides care for the CU Buffaloes athletic department.
Care Philosophy
“It is my mission to provide patients with the same excellent service, education, communication, and compassionate care that I would offer to a member of my own family.”
Specialties
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Arthritis, Fractures, Hip Injuries and Disorders, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
Dr. Hiza grew up on a cattle ranch on the plains of southeast Colorado and comes from an athletic background. She was a three-sport high school athlete and collegiate volleyball player. Dr. Hiza also worked as an athletic trainer for the football and women's lacrosse teams at Colorado College. She is very interested in junior, club, high-school and collegiate athletics, as well as women's sports. Her upbringing on a farm and cattle ranch fostered an interest in the care of rodeo athletes and also in the "working athlete"— individuals who are employed, and sometimes injured, in active industries. Coming from an athletic background and having personally undergone several surgeries and recoveries herself, Dr. Hiza understands the importance of getting her patients back to their active lifestyles using conservative methods if possible. If surgery is required, she attempts to use minimally invasive methods for a rapid recovery process.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2011)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Colorado College (CO) (2006)
Residency Program
Emory University Program (2016)
Fellowships
Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Program (2017)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Member
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Candidate Member
Arthroscopy Association of North American, Member
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Rotator cuff injuries Shoulder instability Shoulder arthritis Labral injuries of the shoulder ACL injuries Ligamentous injuries of the knee Meniscal injuries Cartilage injuries and restoration Hip injuries Femoroacetabular impingement of the hip Labral injuries of the hip Fracture care
Dr. Hiza is a very good listener.
Dr. Hiza was outstanding. Certainly looked at my background, review X-rays, asked good questions, went through some physical strength and flexibility tests, and then explained what I have. She then offered options to relieve my pain and talk about potential surgeries. She then offered a Cortisone shot which a day later is a great improvement for my shoulders. She also said that the arthritis leading to my hip replacements would suggest the same issues with my shoulders. On top of that Dr. Hiza seemed 100% engaged with our conversations.
I just really appreciate the time and patience and the explanation of the things that I needed to have done. The shot for my arm to help so it would not hurt. I just wanted to say thank you. I really appreciate everything she does. Thank you. And all the staff as well. Thank you. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
Dr. Hiza listened to the background details and history of my injury and then presented two potential solutions. I really appreciated Dr. Hiza's empathy and drive to take action right away to improve my situation.
Dr. Hiza is caring and thorough.