I am a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. My focus is Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration through Minimally Invasive Sports Medicine Surgery. My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Please visit www.RachelFrankMD.com for more information.
Dr. Frank serves as a team physician for the Colorado Rapids, the University of Colorado and University of Denver athletic programs. She is a former Division I collegiate soccer player and enjoys cycling, hiking, and long-distance triathlon. She is passionate about taking care of athletes of all levels in Denver and Boulder, from the weekend warrior to the competitive athlete.
Locations
Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Bones, Joints and Muscles, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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Spanish
English
- Education
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Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center Program (2017)
Internship
Rush University Medical Center Program (2012)
Medical School
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)
Residency
Rush University Medical Center Program (2016)
Undergraduate
University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL) (2006)
Undergraduate
University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL) (2006)
- Clinical interest for patients
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Minimally Invasive Sports Medicine Surgery, Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration,
Biologics and Regenerative Medicine,
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Cellular Therapies (Stem Cells),
Cartilage Restoration,
Cartilage Transplantation,
Cartilage Regeneration,
Joint Preservation,
Meniscus Repair,
Meniscus Restoration,
Meniscus Transplantation,
Sports Medicine,
Advanced Arthroscopy,
ACL Reconstruction,
PCL reconstruction,
Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction,
Ligament Repair and Reconstruction,
Osteotomies,
Patellofemoral Surgery,
Shoulder Instability,
Rotator Cuff Tears,
Shoulder Reconstruction,
Shoulder Dislocations and Separations,
Shoulder Surgery,
Shoulder Arthritis,
Female Athlete