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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Alexander Aretakis, MD
Provider's Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
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My care philosophy
Taking care of children is a privilege and immense responsibility. I strive to provide every one of my patients with the highest-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care possible, while ensuring I get to know each of my patients and align my treatment plan with their goals. Meeting with a surgeon and discussing possible surgery for your child is a stressful time, and I recognize all that parents want is what is best for their child. My goal is to answer your questions and help guide families through the entire process. I look forward to working together as a team to take the best possible care of your children that I can.
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Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Acute Wounds
- Scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures)
- Ankle sprain
- Compression fracture of spine
- Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
- Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Broken Bones
- General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
- High Arch (Cavus Foot) Correction
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- ACL Injury
- Leg Injury
- Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care
- Neck Pain or Stiffness
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Pars fracture
- Pedicle fracture
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Pain
- Skeletal Dysplasia
- Spine Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Undergraduate 2015
Northwestern University (IL)
Medical Education 2019
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency 2024
University of Colorado
Fellowship 2025
Alfred I Dupont Institute
For Patients:
I am interested in research relating to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, syndromic scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, hip dysplasia, and orthopedic trauma/fracture/infection care
I am interested in research relating to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, syndromic scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, hip dysplasia, and orthopedic trauma/fracture/infection care
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I am interested in research relating to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, syndromic scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, hip dysplasia, and orthopedic trauma/fracture/infection care
I am interested in research relating to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, syndromic scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, hip dysplasia, and orthopedic trauma/fracture/infection care
Junior Resident of the Year 2021
Award voted on by faculty of the Department of Orthopedics at Denver Health, given to outstanding junior resident.
Denver Health Department of Orthopedics
Best Resident Research Poster 2022
University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics
Medical Student Orthopedic Resident Educator Award 2023
Award voted on by medical students for best orthopedic resident educator of the year
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Outstanding Author 2024
https://jss.amegroups.org/post/view/interviews-with-outstanding-authors-2024
Journal of Spine Surgery
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