Nolan Wessell, MD
Orthopedics
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-1980
CU Medicine Orthopedics
Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
720-516-4087
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
720-516-1000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Orthopedic Spine injuries and disorders.
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.
Specialties
- Orthopedics ( 2022 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Spine
Annular Tears/Fissures, Back Pain, Back Sprain Injuries, Bulging Discs, Cervical disc herniation, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical spinal stenosis, Cervicalgia (Neck Pain), Degenerative back conditions, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative neck conditions, Degenerative Scoliosis, Disc Extrusions, Disc Prolapse, Disc Protrusions, Facet Arthropathy, Herniated Discs (HNP), Intervertebral Disc Disorder, Low-back Pain, Lumbar disc herniation, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Myelopathy, Neurogenic Claudication, Osteoporosis and compression fractures, Piriformis syndrome, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Radiculopathy, Ruptured Discs, Sacroiliac Joint, Sacroiliitis, Sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) injuries, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Slipped Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures), Sports-related neck and back injuries, Synovial cyst, Thoracic Pain, Whiplash
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Failed Prior Surgery
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. Personally, I enjoy playing hunting/fishing, hockey, cycling and golfing.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (2006)
Internships
Henry Ford Hospital Program (2013)
Residency Program
Henry Ford Hospital Program (2017)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2018)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member
American Orthopedic Association, Member
Colorado Orthopedic Society, Member
North American Spine Society, Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
Pre- and post-operative pain management; Complex cervical spine surgery; Healthcare efficiency
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1980
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2019
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Orthopedic Spine injuries and disorders.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Pain management; Complex cervical spine surgery