Bio and CV

Dr. Michael (Micah) Worrell spent his childhood in rural Missouri before settling and being married in Colorado as an adult. As a result of running a hobby ranch, being a road cyclist and new golfer, Dr. Worrell understands the demands placed on an active body related to both acute and chronic injuries. Dr. Worrell is a dedicated osteopathic physician and board-certified hand/upper extremity orthopedic surgeon who prioritizes understanding and treating patients as a complete person, helping them return to an active and fulfilling life as quickly and safely as possible.

Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Worrell takes specific interested in disorders that negatively impact a patient’s activity level. From sports and work related injuries, to carpal tunnel, upper extremity trauma, and upper extremity arthritis, Dr. Worrell takes pride in collaborating with his patients to provide both non-operative and operative options to optimize their engagement in a fulfilling life.

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Michael (Micah) Worrell, DO, MBA

www.centuraorthopedics.org
www.DrWorrellOrtho.com

Scheduling: (303) 925-4750
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Hand and Upper Extremity orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hand/wrist reconstruction, adult and pediatric upper extremity trauma as well as sports and work-related injuries to the hand, wrist, foeram, and elbow.
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Experience

  • 2023-current

    Hand/Wrist/Forearm/Elbow Surgeon

Premier Spine and Joint/Advent Health

-Upper extremity sub-specialist with a specific focus on improving access to high-value, efficient, and
safe upper extremity orthopedic care for the Parker, Elizabeth, Franktown, and surrounding rural and
semi-rural areas.
-Specific interests include minimally invasive carpal tunnel release, hand/wrist/elbow trauma, adulte
and adolescent sports related injuries, providing expert opinion in the legal market, and managing
work related upper extremity conditions.

  • 2014-2023
    Hand/Upper Extremity Surgeon

    Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine-Division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado.


  • 2014 – Present
    Hand/Upper Extremity Trauma

    Parker Adventist Hospital
    Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
    Littleton Adventist Hospital
    Porter Adventist Hospital
    Sky Ridge Medical Center (end 2023)

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Medical Education

  • 2013 - 2014
    hand/upper extremity fellowship
    University of Alabama Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama

  • 2008 - 2013
    Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
    Toledo, Ohio

  • 2004 - 2008
    medical school
    Midwestern University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Glendale, Arizona

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Higher Education

  • 2020
    masters of business administration
    University of Colorado, Denver
    Denver, Colorado

  • 2004
    Bachelor of Science
    University of Colorado, Denver
    Denver, Colorado

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Certification and Licensure

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
    2016 - Present

  • Certificate of Added Qualification Hand Surgery
    2021 – Present

  • Colorado Department of Labor Worker’s Compensation Level I Accreditation
    Current

  • Colorado Department of Labor Worker’s Compensation Level II Accreditation
    Current

  • Colorado State Medical Board License
    2014 - Current

  • Alabama State Medical Board License
    2013 - 2014

  • Michigan State Medical Board License
    2010 – 2013

  • Ohio State Medical Board License
    2008 – 2013

  • Active DEA licensure
    2014 - Present

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Administrative

  • Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Executive Committee

  • Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Finance Committee

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Professional Organizations

  • Colorado Orthopedic Society

  • Colorado Medical Society

  • American Osteopathic Association

  • American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand—Pending application

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Standardized Examinations

  • COMLEX Board Exam Step 1—June 2006, Pass

  • COMLEX Board Exam Step 2—November 2007, Pass

  • COMLEX Board Exam Step 3—April 2009, Pass

  • Orthopedic In Training Exam 1—November 2008, Pass

  • Orthopedic In Training Exam 2—November 2009, Pass

  • Orthopedic In Training Exam 3—November 2010, Pass

  • Orthopedic In Training Exam 4—November 2011, Pass

  • AOBOS Orthopedic Written Board Examination—May 2013, Pass

  • AOBOS Orthopedic Oral Board Examination—October 2013, Pass

  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery—2021, Pass

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Expert Consultant Experience

  • Independent Medical Evaluation

  • Records Review and Medical Report Writing

  • Deposition, Expert and Factual Witness

  • Med-legal consultation for plaintiff, defendant and worker’s compensation professionals

  • Level I/Level II Accreditation with the Colorado Department of Labor

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Special Interests

  • Improving access to orthopedic care for the underserved and underinsured as well as for rural and semi-rural residents of the Parker/Elizabeth/Kiowa communities.

  • Providing efficient, unbiased, evidence based medical-legal services for legal and worker’s compensation professionals.

  • Optimizing policy and procedure to improve the reproducibility of outcomes.

  • Collaborating with organizations to improve value based/cost-conscious care.

  • Road racing bicycles, building aesthetically pleasing but effective fencing for agricultural purposes, creating comfortable spaces that encourage humans to interact and facilitate relationship building resulting in a small yet self-sufficient community.

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