Sumeet Garg, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopedics

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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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (2012)
  • Orthopedics - Pediatric Orthopedics
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Fractures
  • Scoliosis
  • Spine Injuries
  • Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in pediatric orthopedics and pediatric spine conditions including scoliosis, spine fractures and injuries, musculoskeletal infection, and fracture care. I look forward to meeting with you and your children. My goal is to treat them with the same care and kindness I would expect for my family.

Care Philosophy
I strive to inform my patients on all the various treatment options available to them. I present information regarding these options such that families can make informed decisions for their children. I always put the best interests of my patients and their families as my first priority.

Personal Interests
I enjoy running, both recreationally and road races. My wife and I enjoy watching television and movies together. Most of my free time is spent playing with my children at home and outdoors.

Volunteer Activities
Quality improvement for Children's Hospital Colorado

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Harvard Medical School (2004)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Harvard University (MA) (1999)

Internships:
  • Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital (2005)

Residency Program:
  • Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital, Orthopedics (2009)

Fellowships:
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Pediatric Orthopedics (2010)
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), Member
  • Children’s Spine Foundation Study Group, Member
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society (COS), Member
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), Member
  • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Member
  • Spinal Deformity Study Group (SDSG), Member
  • US News and World Report, Best Children's Hospitals Pediatric Orthopedics Commitee, Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2010)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics

Research & Grants

Grants
  • Use of Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Randomized Clinical Trial (2016)
    Scoliosis Research Society, $10000
  • Metabolic Phenotype, insulin signaling and lipotoxicity in osteoblasts from lean and overweight adolescent girls (2016)
    Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute, $20000
Research interests for Patients:
My research interests focus on the improvement of spine care for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. These include research focusing on reducing infection, improving surgical results and safety, and improvement of quality of life for our patients.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests are in the management of spinal deformity, from infants through adolescence and young adulthood. Care of the toddler or infant with scoliosis is a particular passion of mine. I also enjoy caring for kids with orthopedic trauma and infection.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Early onset scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, quality improvement.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6600
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7268

CV S Garg CV November 2020.docx