Fraser Leversedge, MD
Professor, Orthopedics

Chief: Section of Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
Co-Director: Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Program, University of Colorado
Associate Director: Hand Surgery Fellowship
Clinic 720-848-0485
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics
Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

Practice Locations

UCHealth Hand Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0485
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CU Medicine Regenerative Medicine, Hand and Spine Center
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
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UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive
2nd Floor
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
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CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics - Hand Surgery, Board Certification (2005,2013)
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (2003,2013)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Arthritis
  • Bone Infections
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nerve Repair
  • Trauma / Nerve Injuries
  • Surgery
  • Amputation
  • Arm and hand injuries and disorders
  • Fracture nonunions
  • Hand Surgery
  • Limb Salvage
  • Nerve surgery
  • Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for chronic pain
  • Thoracic Outlet Decompression
  • TOS – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Wrist fractures
Clinical Interest for Patients
I enjoy the diversity of hand surgery, managing conditions from the elbow to the fingertips. I have particular interests in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), compression neuropathies, tendon injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture, and hand & wrist injuries. I have an extensive background caring for athletes at all levels, including youth and college teams, professional athletes, athletes at two Olympic Games and the weekend warrior.

Care Philosophy
Each patient and his or her condition is unique and I strive to ensure that the evaluation and treatment process is both engaging and educational for patients and their families. I am fortunate to be able to collaborate with colleagues from many disciplines - including orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, oncology, pain management, hand / occupational / physical therapy - to provide the most comprehensive care possible for our patients.

Personal Interests
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters – pursuing activities such as golf, tennis, biking, sailing and skiing. I am excited to go to work each day as a rest from keeping up with my family!

Volunteer Activities
Since 2014 I have served as the team leader for Touching Hands (American Society for Surgery of the Hand) in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, coordinating outreach trips to the Ruth Paz Hospital twice each year. Also, I have been fortunate to have been a site physician for two Olympic Games: Athens, 2004 (Men's Basketball) and Vancouver, 2010 (Men's Ice Hockey).

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy participating in numerous educational events through our various medical / surgical societies, industry, and educational organizations.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Dartmouth Medical School (1995)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Dartmouth College (NH) (1990)

Residency Program:
  • Emory University School of Medicine Program, Orthopedics (2000)

Fellowships:
  • Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital, Hand Surgery (2001)

Recognition & Awards

  • Principal Investigator: Jamie Dianne Bulken-Hoover Memorial - Best Hand Paper Award, Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (2020)
  • Co-Chair: 35th Annual Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference in Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2017)
  • Council Member; Research Division Director, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2016)
    term: 2016 - 2019
  • Co-Chair: Combined Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Australian Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2016)
  • Trustee, American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (2016)
    term: 2016 - 2019
  • Innovation in Education Award, American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (2016)
    Does anatomic knowledge correlate with surgical competency? A multi-center pilot study.
  • Nominee, Golden Apple Award, Duke University School of Medicine (2016)
    Highest teaching award conferred by Duke medical school student body
  • Top Ten Papers, Hand and Wrist - 2016 Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2016)
    Do Surgeons Agree of What Constitutes Tension at Nerve Repair Sites? (Investigator)
  • Program Co-Chair: American Society for Surgery of the Hand 2013 Annual Meeting, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2013)
  • Council Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2012)
    term: 2012-2015
  • Strength – Hope – Caring, Clinical Provider Award, Duke University Health System (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member, FAAOS
  • American Association for Hand Surgery, Member
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Member

Teaching

  • Visiting Professor (2020)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My research interests reflect the challenges of his diverse specialty. I have been involved in developing advanced programs for training our next generation of leaders in orthopaedic and hand surgery and I am interested in research related to this educational process. I have experience and ongoing interests in clinical and basic scientific research in nerve repair and regeneration, tendon repair and reconstruction, wrist injuries, compartment syndrome and upper extremity anatomy.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I enjoy the diversity of hand surgery, managing conditions from the elbow to the fingertips. I have particular interests in nerve repair and reconstruction (including brachial plexus injury, peripheral nerve injury and compression neuropathies), tendon injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture and pediatric/congenital upper extremity conditions. I have an extensive background caring for athletes at all levels, including youth teams, professional athletes, athletes at two Olympic Games and the weekend warrior.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests reflect the challenges of his diverse specialty. I have been involved in developing advanced programs for training our next generation of leaders in orthopaedic and hand surgery and I am interested in research related to this educational process. I have experience and ongoing interests in clinical and basic scientific research in nerve repair and regeneration, tendon repair and reconstruction, wrist injuries, compartment syndrome and upper extremity anatomy.