Dr. Thomas A. St. John recently joined the Orthopaedic Associates of Aspen & Glenwood, in the fall of 2001. He brings with him expertise in Hip and Knee Replacement, and Back and Neck surgery. He received his Doctorate of Medicine with Distinction in orthopaedic research at the State University of New York at StonyBrook. In Philadelphia, he completed his orthopaedic training at The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, an internationally recognized center for cutting edge orthopaedic care. After pursuing fellowship training in Spine surgery and Hip and Knee Replacement at the prestigious Rothman Institute, Dr. St. John moved to the Roaring Fork valley, bringing with him a new level of orthopaedic care, not previously available in the valley.

Dr. St. John is an active participant in local and national orthopaedic societies; remaining current in the latest technologies in his field. He has published numerous original research articles and book chapters, and frequently participates in lectures, both locally and in other areas of the country.

Hospital Affiliations:
Aspen Valley Hospital
Valley View Hospital
Vail Valley Hospital

Clinial Focus:
Total Hip and Knee Replacement
Hip and Knee Revision Surgery
Spine and Cervical Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma

Education:
BS, Magna Cum Laude in Biology, Boston College
MD, with Distinction in Research, SUNY at StonyBrook

Postgraduate Training:
Internship in Surgery:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Residency in Orthopaedics:
The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Fellowship in Joint Reconstruction and Spine Surgery:
The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Specialty Certification:
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Affiliations:
Jefferson Orthopaedic Society
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Western Orthopaedic Association
Colorado Medical Society
American Medical Association

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