Evalina Burger-Van der Walt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
Our group is committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I specialize in the treatment of most spinal diseases in adults. I am particularly interested in complex spinal surgery, adult deformity and scoliosis.
Title(s)
Chair
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, Orthopedics
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-1980
Gender
Female
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Hospital Affiliation
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-1980 720-848-1980
Provider Information
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine (1993)
- Orthopedics (2016)
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Spine Injuries , Fractures , Back Pain , Neck Disorders and Injuries
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Spinal Deformity
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Surgery
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy music and hunting.
Volunteer Activities
I am committed to the education of future medical professionals. I am very active in mentorship of medical students, orthopaedic surgery residents and spine fellows at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as providing them many research opportunities. I also serve on the parent council at the University of Denver.
Department
Professor, Orthopedics
Professional Memberships
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member American Medical Association (AMA), Member American Orthopaedic Association, Member AO – Spine North America , Faculty International College of Surgeons (ICS), Member International Society for Advanced Spine Surgery (ISASS), Member J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society (JRGOS), Member Lamplighters Orthopaedic Association, Member Orthopedic Research Society, Member Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Member SICOT North America, President Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS), Member Twentieth Century Orthopedic Association, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Anschutz Foundation Grant (2015)
Education and Training
Undergraduate Schools
MB ChB, University of the Orange Free State (1984)
BMedSci, University of the Orange Free State (1980)
Graduate Schools
MMed, University of Pretoria (1993)
Internships
1 Military Hospital Voortrekkerhoogte (1987)
Vereeniging and Sebokeng Hospitals (Kopanong Hospital) (1985)
1 Military Hospital Pretoria (1985)
Residency Program
Pretoria Academic Hospital (University of Pretoria) (1993)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1980
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2019