Evalina Burger-Van der Walt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-1980
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I specialize in the treatment of most spinal diseases in adults. I am particularly interested in complex spinal surgery, adult deformity and scoliosis.
Care Philosophy
Our group is committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research.
Specialties
- Orthopedics ( 2016 )
- Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine ( 1993 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Back Pain, Fractures, Neck Disorders and Injuries, Spine Injuries
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Surgery
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Spinal Deformity
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy music and hunting.
Volunteer Activities
I am committed to the education of future medical professionals. I am very active in mentorship of medical students, orthopaedic surgery residents and spine fellows at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as providing them many research opportunities. I also serve on the parent council at the University of Denver.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BMedSci, University of the Orange Free State (1980)
MB ChB, University of the Orange Free State (1984)
Graduate Schools
MMed, University of Pretoria (1993)
Internships
1 Military Hospital Voortrekkerhoogte (1987)
Vereeniging and Sebokeng Hospitals (Kopanong Hospital) (1985)
1 Military Hospital Pretoria (1985)
Residency Program
Pretoria Academic Hospital (University of Pretoria) (1993)
Professional Memberships
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member
American Medical Association (AMA), Member
American Orthopaedic Association, Member
AO – Spine North America , Faculty
International College of Surgeons (ICS), Member
International Society for Advanced Spine Surgery (ISASS), Member
J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society (JRGOS), Member
Lamplighters Orthopaedic Association, Member
Orthopedic Research Society, Member
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Member
SICOT North America, President
Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS), Member
Twentieth Century Orthopedic Association, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Anschutz Foundation Grant (2015)
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1980
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2019
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I specialize in complex spinal surgery, adult deformity, spinal tumors and scoliosis. I also perform modern surgical procedures such as disk replacement.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Our group participates in a wide variety of clinical research studying areas including but not limited to: function and health related quality of life after treatment of skeletal disorders, limb preservation surgical techniques, and oncology. We also perform outcome analysis for different surgical devices and techniques in order to provide our patients with the most innovative orthopaedic treatments available. I am particularly interested in research involving spine disorders and scoliosis.
