Jay Albright, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopedics

Surgical Director of Sports Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado
Clinic (720) 777-3898
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000
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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
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Memorial Hospital Central - Pediatric Expertise Provided by Children's Colorado
1400 East Boulder St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-365-5000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics - Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2010,2017)
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (2007,2017)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2010)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certification (2007)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Fractures
  • Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Sprains and Strains
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include injury prevention for athletes as well as the care of sports-related injuries, including treatment of elbow, shoulder, knee, ankle, and hip injuries. I also specialize in clubfoot and am trained in the Ponseti method.

Care Philosophy
A youth athlete is not the same as a professional athlete and should not be treated as such. The focus of my career is the treatment of the young athlete in particular.

Personal Interests
I'm interested in all types of sports, from soccer and basketball to field hockey, volleyball, cheerleading, dance, and more. Enjoy time with my family, vacations and skiing.

Volunteer Activities
Special Olympics Board of Directors in Florida and now for Colorado International Board for Rush Soccer.

Public Speaking
Yes
ACL reconstruction, advocate for patients and families in particular for access to medicine for Special Olympic Athletes.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (1998)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1994)

Residency Program:
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program, Orthopedics (2003)

Fellowships:
  • Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Program, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2005)
  • Rady Children's Hospital, Pediatric Orthopedics (2004)

Recognition & Awards

  • Traveling Fellow, AOSSM (2013)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), Member
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Member
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member
  • American Orthopedic Association, Member
  • Magellan Society, Member
  • Pediatric Academic Research Society (PARS), Member
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), Member
  • Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRISM), Member
  • Research in Osteochondritis of the Knee (ROCK), Member

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2013)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
One of, if not the First surgeon to use Quad autograft in growing athletes on a regular basis in the united . Interested in continuing to prevent failure of these types of surgeries as well as

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include maximizing outcomes for ACL injuries and reducing re-tear rates, particularly in the female athlete. That includes gait analysis post-injury ACL and post-surgical ACL. I am also interested in the description of surgical technique for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament, cartilage regeneration and resurfacing, reduction of pain symptoms after surgery, and the overall prevention of sports injuries.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-3898