Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedist
13123 E 16th Ave Aurora CO, 80045About
Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Georgopoulos specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Georgopoulos tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Education and Training
University of Michigan Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos - What is Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery?
What is pediatric orthopedic surgery?Pediatric orthopedic surgeons can treat children from the newborn stage through the teenage years. They diagnose, treat, and manage children's musculoskeletal problems including, early onset scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and clubfoot. Pediatric orthopedic surgeons...
Can I wear high heels after ankle replacement?
You need to ask your surgeon. Different surgeons have different post-operative protocols. READ MORE
How can I relieve my leg spasm pain?
Make sure you are well hydrated. Some people think that extra salt is of benefit and others feel that magnesium is important. The bottom line is that no one really knows. Make sure you stretch well and drink lots of water. READ MORE
How do you get rid of ankle pain after surgery?
You should really ask your surgeon. As someone who doesn't know what specific surgery you had it is almost impossible to answer your question READ MORE
What type of doctor treats arthritis?
Arthritis can be treated by your PCP with medication and PT. When it is severe enough, you will be referred to an orthopedic surgeon to discuss surgical treatment. READ MORE
Can kyphosis be corrected in adults?
Yes with surgery READ MORE
Elbow pain?
You may have a radial neck fracture. I would see your PCP. You should get X-rays. READ MORE
Do all herniated discs need surgery?
No, as a matter of fact most can get better without surgery. Conservative measures with NSAIDs, and PT are often successful. Sometimes an epidural steroid injection can help. Surgery is indicated for weakness, an extruded disc fragment or failure of conservative treatments. READ MORE
Do ganglion cysts go away on their own?
Ganglion cysts can sometimes resolve on their own. If they get hit they can burst. When they go away on their own they usually recur, but not always READ MORE
What is moving in my right knee?
You probably have a loose body in your knee. Often, when the knee cap dislocated, a piece of cartilage or bone and cartilage gets knocked off. Over time, it can enlarge. You should see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
How long is physical therapy after ankle surgery?
It depends on what you are having done. You should ask your surgeon READ MORE
How do you get bursitis elbow?
Bursitis. Is an inflammation of a normal sac that is present around bony prominences. In the usual state there is no fluid in it so it is flat. As a result of repetitive injury nor over use the sac becomes inflamed and fills with fluid to form a cushion to protect the bony prominence. Rest, ice and ibuprofen should help with the symptoms READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Blepharoplasty-eyelids
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children’s Hospital of Colorado) Program pediatric orthopedics 1989
Internships
- University of North Carolina Hospitals Program (1982)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (1989)
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Get to know Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos, who serves patients in Colorado.
As a skilled and compassionate pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Georgopoulos’ care philosophy is providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through the integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research. She is in practice with the Orthopedics Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora.
“The Orthopedics Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado consistently provides some of the best care in the nation when it comes to orthopedics for children. We are one of only a few truly integrated children’s hospital orthopedics programs, meaning we offer several services all in one place: pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation medicine. Every physician, surgeon, rehabilitation specialist, and nurse on our team is specially trained and has experience providing pediatric care for bones, muscles, movement and more in children from infancy to young adulthood” as stated on their website.
With a clinical interest in the care of pediatric orthopedic surgery, some of the conditions that Dr. Georgopoulos treats include idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, myelomeningocele, spine injuries, as well as hip, foot and ankle injuries and disorders. Special areas of interest are hip dysplasia and clubfoot deformities. She is the medical director of the General Orthopedic Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado and was instrumental in developing a clubfoot program. Alongside her clinical role, she serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Research interests include pediatric trauma injuries, clubfoot, and hip dysplasia.
Back in 1981, Dr. Georgopoulos earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in orthopedic surgery through the University of North Carolina Hospitals Program in 1982 and 1986, respectively. This was followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics through the University of Colorado (Children’s Hospital of Colorado) Program in 1989.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage children’s musculoskeletal problems. They choose to make pediatric care the core of their medical practice, and the unique nature of medical and surgical care of children is learned from advanced training and experience in practice.
Honored for her services in the field, Dr. Georgopoulos is the recipient of the On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015), the Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2014, 2015), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2014).
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