R. Frank (Denver/Aurora, US)

University of Colorado School of Medicine Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Rachel Frank is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of knee; shoulder; and elbow injuries. Dr. Frank has specialized training and technical expertise in the areas of advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy; cartilage/meniscus restoration surgery; shoulder instability surgery; and care of the female athlete. Dr. Frank earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois while playing 4 years of Division I Soccer; and her medical degree (MD) at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She then completed her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago; where she was a Chief Resident. After residency; Dr. Frank completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center; where she was involved with the medical and surgical care of the Chicago Bulls; Chicago White Sox; Chicago Fire; USA Rugby; and DePaul University. Following this fellowship; Dr. Frank completed a Traveling Fellowship throughout Canada and Europe; training with some of the world’s best knee and shoulder surgeons to develop additional expertise in the areas of knee joint preservation surgery; advanced ligament repair and reconstruction; complex shoulder reconstruction; and techniques in OrthoBiologics. Dr. Frank has published over 200 peer-reviewed publications and over 50 book chapters. Currently; Dr. Frank serves as an Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is Director of the Joint Preservation Program at the University of Colorado.