Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians

James S. Gebhard, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

As a Board Certified orthopaedist, Dr. James S. Gebhard specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. He is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In a single day, he may treat patients with a variety of conditions such as scoliosis, stenosis, osteoporosis, spinal tumors, ruptured disks, pulled muscles, and lower back pain.

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Work Experience:
Orthopaedic Surgeon – specializing in adult and pediatric spine surgery
Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, P.C . – 2001–present

Panorama Orthopaedic PC – 1993–2001
(formerly Lakeview Orthopaedics)

Fellowships:
Kantonspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Spine Surgery Preceptorship under Dr. Jeanneret – 1993

Lakewood Orthopaedic Clinic, Lakewood, Colorado
Spine Surgery Fellowship – 1992–1993

UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
NIH Fellowship in Orthopaedic Research – 1988–1989

Residency:
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Surgery – 1987–1992

Internship:
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
General Surgical Internship – 1986–1987

Medical School:
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
M.D. – Graduated 1986

College:
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, B.A. – Chemistry

Certifications:
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery – July 13, 1995

Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Colorado Medical Society
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society

Honors, Academic Appointments and Affiliations:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
UCLA School of Medicine – 1986

NIH Research Fellowship Awardee
UCLA – 1988–1989

Best Resident Paper
28th Annual Meeting of Los Angeles Chapter of Western Orthopaedic Association – 1992

Dean's Scholarship – 1979–1980

Anna G. Lawson Scholarship – 1980, 1981

Eldrige Scholarship – 1985–1986

Active Staff Privileges:
St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center
Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Valley Surgical Center
Grand Junction, Colorado

Clinics and Appointment Scheduling:
As a specialist in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Gebhard spends significant time in the OR and making rounds on his patients in the hospital. Because of this he is only available in clinic approximately two days per week. As a surgeon on active staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center, he is also required to take trauma call. We ask your patience and understanding if your appointment has to be rescheduled or is delayed due to an emergency.

Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians:

Kirk D. Clifford, MD
Mary Beth Deering, MD
Michael P. Dohm, MD
Michael Dolecki, MD
David P. Fisher, MD
Robert L. Frazho, MD
James S. Gebhard, MD
Steven J. Heil, MD
Sandra A. Horvath-Dori, MD
Michael J. Huang, MD
Mark G. Luker, MD
David M. Mayer, MD
Jeffrey M. Nakano, MD
Michael T. Reeder, DO
Michael D. Rooks, MD
James K. Weaver, MD