Armando Vidal, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Orthopedics

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Gender: Male
Languages: Spanish, English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics - Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2006)
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interest and expertise is in arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and elbow. My practice focus is on ACL reconstruction, complex knee reconstruction/osteotomies, cartilage restoration procedures and open/arthroscopic shoulder reconstructions such as rotator cuff repairs and and shoulder instability procedures.

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.

Personal Interests
Head Team Physician/Medical Director – Denver Nuggets Team Physician, University of Colorado Team Physician, University of Denver Associate Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service 5280 “Top Doc” – Orthopedic Sports Medicine: 2012-2017

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1999)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Miami (FL) (1995)

Internships:
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program (2000)

Residency Program:
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program, Orthopedics (2004)

Fellowships:
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2005)

Recognition & Awards

  • Aircast Award for Clinical Science, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (2012)
  • Top Doctors - Orthopedic Surgery, U.S. News & World Report (2012)
    Recognized from 2012-2014
  • Top Docs - Orthopedic Sports Medicine, 5280 (2012)
    Recognized from 2012-2014
  • Charles Neer Clinical Science Award, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2011)
  • Jean C. McDaniel Resident Teaching Award, Hospital for Special Surgery (2004)

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member, Sports Medicine Program Committee
  • American Medical Association, Member
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member, Enduring Education Committee
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society (COS), Member
  • Multicenter Orthopedics Outcome Network (MOON) Research Study Group - Knee & Shoulder, Member
  • Western Orthopedic Association, Member

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, Knee, Hip, and Elbow, ACL Reconstruction, Complex Knee Reconstruction/Osteotomies, Cartilage Restoration Procedures, Open/Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty

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.
CV AFV - CV - July 2015.pdf