UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park
3055 Roslyn Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80238Phone: 720-848-3668
Derek Stokes, MD
Sports Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
My mission is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive patient-centered care to athletes and active individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential in participating in the activities they enjoy.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Dr. Derek Stokes is a board certified, fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician with his primary residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Stokes specializes in the care of sports and activity-related injuries in both athletes and non-athletes of all ages and ability levels with specific clinical interests in diagnostic and procedural ultrasound. He is committed to providing comprehensive care that addresses not only the injury itself but also the individual's overall well-being and goals. Dr. Stokes completed medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia and residency training at the University of Colorado. Upon finishing residency training, Dr. Stokes underwent an additional year of fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Stokes is active in research with interests including musculoskeletal ultrasound, exertional leg pain, and orthobiologics for the treatment/prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
Title(s)
Team Physician - Colorado Mammoth
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Sports Medicine
Scheduling Phone Number
303-315-9900
Gender
Male
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Phone: 303-315-9900 303-315-9900
Provider Information
Specialties
- Sports Medicine
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Ulnar neuropathy , Patellofemoral pain syndrome , Arthritis , Ankle sprain , Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Pars fracture , Biceps tendinitis , Sprains and Strains , Knee osteoarthritis , Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Brachial plexopathy , Trigger Finger , Fractures , Patellar tendinitis , Hamstring strain , Hip osteoarthritis , Osteoarthritis of the Hand , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Achilles Tendon Degeneration and Rupture , Rotator cuff bursitis , Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) , Medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow) , IT band syndrome , Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders , AC joint osteoarthritis , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Rotator cuff tendinitis , Parsonage turner , Hip bursitis , Calf strain (tennis leg) , Hip impingement , Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) , Knee bursitis , Foot and Ankle Degeneration and Arthritis
Treatments and Services
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Hip Injuries and Disorders , General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
Dr. Derek Stokes brings a unique perspective to his role as a sports medicine physician as a former collegiate basketball player. Dr. Stokes enjoys staying active in his own life, often hiking and skiing in the Colorado mountains, cycling, and working out at the gym. He shares his love of the outdoors with his 3 year old Labrador Retriever and his fiancée. These experiences provide him with first-hand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Department
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2019)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2023)
Fellowships
University of Utah Medical Center Program (2024)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-315-9900
Referral Contact Fax
303 315-9902
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of sports medicine and activity-related injuries in both athletes and non-athletes of all ages. These conditions include sprains, strains, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, fractures, and nerve entrapment, among others. I utilize diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal ultrasound extensively in my practice along with electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS) for evaluation of nerve injury.