Practice Locations

UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor 12605 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-1980

Jason Friedrich, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certified

Jason Friedrich

Care Philosophy

I believe exercise is medicine and will work with individuals to create treatment plans to improve physical function, whether it be recovery from an acute injury or functioning better despite a chronic condition.

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include diagnosis and non-operative management of spinal disorders, musculoskeletal injuries and peripheral nerve injuries. When necessary, I may perform electrodiagnostic testing (nerve studies), spinal or other injections to help figure out the source of the problem and to reduce pain, and will provide guidance on therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. I treat both athletes and non-athletes and individualize treatments with a goal of reducing pain and improving physical function.

Title(s)

Medical Director, The UCHealth Spine Center, Anschutz Medical Campus, Editor in Chief, SpineLine, North American Spine Society, Attending Physiatrist, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine

Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine

Scheduling Phone Number

720-848-1980

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliation

University of Colorado Hospital

Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor, 12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Provider Information

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2010,2020)
  • Sports Medicine (2013,2023)
  • Pain Medicine (2011,2021)
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles

    Arthritis , Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Spine Injuries , Sprains and Strains , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Back Pain , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Neck Disorders and Injuries

  • Spine

    Sacroiliac Joint

  • Brain and Nervous System

    Trauma / Nerve Injuries , Spine Diseases and Conditions

  • Wellness and Prevention

    Exercise and Physical Fitness

  • Rehabilitation Therapy

Personal Interests
I thrive when I am outside. You are likely to find me at a park with my family, on a trail hiking, biking, skiing, or camping. I am passionate about family, sports, fitness and good food.


Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Fellow North American Spine Society (NASS), Member

Education and Training

Medical Schools

MD, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2006)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2001)


Internships

University of Washington Program (2007)


Residency Program

University of Washington Program (2010)


Fellowships

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2011)

Information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

720-848-1980

720-848-1980

Referral Contact Fax

720-848-2019

Referring Patients Link

Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include diagnosis and non-operative management of spinal disorders, musculoskeletal injuries and peripheral nerve injuries. I perform electrodiagnostic studies and utilize a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic injections for the spine and musculoskeletal system all with a goal of optimizing rehabilitation. I am board certified in PM&R, Pain Medicine and Sports Medicine.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

I am interested in optimizing spine care across populations and for individuals. I have lectured locally and regionally to primary care physicians about evidence-based management of low back pain, published on the role of epidural steroid injections and have helped develop a spine care pathway. I continue to be interested in electrodiagnostic medicine and have published several book chapters on the role of electrodiagnosis for sports and spine conditions.