Nolan Wessell, MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics

Assistant Professor
Clinic 720-848-1980
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics

Practice Locations

UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980
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CU Medicine Orthopedics - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 401
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-4087
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UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (2022)
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certification (2022)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, Certificate (2018)
  • Colorado Medical License, License (2017)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Failed Prior Surgery
  • Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Fungal Infections
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spine
  • Cervical disc herniation
  • Cervical spinal stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Lumbar disc herniation
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliac Joint
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Slipped Disc
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
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.

Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. Personally, I enjoy playing hunting/fishing, hockey, cycling and golfing.

Public Speaking
Yes

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, Chief Resident, Orthopedics (2017)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine (2018)

Recognition & Awards

  • Nominee - Resident of the Year, Henry Ford Health System (2017)
  • Nominee - Resident Leadership Forum, American Orthopaedic Association (2016)
  • Best Research Paper Award, Michigan Orthopaedic Society (2016)
  • 2nd Place - Medical Education Research Symposium, Henry Ford Health System (2016)
  • Educational Grant Recipient, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (2016)
  • 1st Place - Resident Research Symposium, Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2015)
  • 3rd Place - Resident Research Symposium, Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2015)
  • 3rd Place - Medical Education Research Symposium, Henry Ford Health System (2015)
  • Edward D. Henderson, MD - Physician-In-Training Research Award, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (2014)
  • O.B. Weed Scholarship, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha (2011)
  • Year III - Comprehensive Honors, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2011)
  • Prentis Foundation Medical Scholarship, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2010)
  • Year I - Comprehensive Honors, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Iber Health Education Scholarship, Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (2009)
  • Dean's List, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2005)
  • William F. Vilas Scholarship, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2003)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member
  • American Orthopedic Association, Member
  • Colorado Orthopedic Society, Member
  • North American Spine Society, Member

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2018)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Pre- and post-operative pain management; Complex cervical spine surgery; Spinal deformity correction

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Orthopedic Spine injuries and disorders.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Pain management; Complex cervical spine surgery; Spinal deformity correction
CV Curriculum Vitae - Wessell (10-10-22) - REDACTED.pdf