Robert Eilert, MD
Professor Emeriti, Orthopedics

Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics
Clinic (720) 777-6600
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics
Pediatrics

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (1970,1990)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Back Pain
  • Bone Infections
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Fractures
  • Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Neck Disorders and Injuries
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Spine Injuries
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spine
  • Scoliosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
  • Pain
Clinical Interest for Patients
Children's Orthopaedics, Hip Dysplasis (Infant to Adolescent), Scoliosis/Spinal Deformity, Clubfoot, Osteotomy for Deformity of the Skeleton

Care Philosophy
I provide a consultation practice for children with musculoskeletal problems, and previously served as chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children's Hospital for 30 years. I now limit my practice to clinic hours.

Personal Interests
I have a love for all forms of art, and enjoy being an avid golfer.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1963)

Internships:
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center (1964)

Residency Program:
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center, Orthopedics (1968)

Recognition & Awards

  • Minie T. Love Award, CHC (2008)
  • James Strain Award, Childrens Hospital od Colorado (2005)
  • President Medical Staff, TCH (1988)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Past Secretary
  • American Orthopaedic Association, Member
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society, Member
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Member
  • Western Orthopaedic Association, Past President

Teaching

  • Emeritus Professor (1975)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    Children

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Children's Orthopaedics, Hip Dysplasis (Infant to Adolescent), Scoliosis/Spinal Deformity, Clubfoot, Osteotomy for Deformity of the Skeleton

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.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6600
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7213
Office Phone: (720) 777-6900 (Merritt Marolda Assistant)