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Gary Sakryd

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Undergraduate Schools

BS, University of Southern Mississippi (MS) (1995)

Graduate Schools

MS, University of Oregon (1997)

PA-C, Cornell University Weill Graduate School Of Medical Sciences (2003)

Specialties

Bones, Joints and Muscles

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Associate, Physician Assistant

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow

Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow

National Athletic Trainer's Association, Fellow (retired)

Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow

PROVIDER EXPERTISE

Clinical Interest for Patients

Knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, Meniscus surgery, Knee arthritis, Cartilage restoration, Shoulder arthroscopy, Rotator cuff repair, Labral repair, Shoulder stabilization, shoulder arthritis, UCL reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Sports medicine, Lateral epicondylitis, Medial epicondylitis, Bicep/tricep rupture, baseball injuries

Care Philosophy

My care philosophy is that all patients, from non-athletes to week-end warriors to professional athletes, deserve to understand the nature of their injury or condition. Patients should always be given a clear explanation of their condition in terms that they understand. They must be given choices regarding their treatment and allowed to make their own educated decisions based on the most up-to-date research and guidelines that are available.

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Personal Interests

Biking, Snowboarding, College Football, Woodworking, Guitar, Piano, Spending time with family, Traveling, Reading (History)

Volunteer Activities

Team Medical Liaison: Douglas County High School (2003-present) Regis Jesuit High School (2003-present) Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) PAOS Scholarship Committee, (2013-present) PAOS CME Committee, 2019 Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) CAPA CME Committee Winter Meeting, Copper Mountain CO, 2019 CAPA Awards Committee, 2019 Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training (2007-2009) NATA News (book review) (2007)

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  •  American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  •  American Shoulder And Elbow Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • UC Health