Doctor of Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management in Aurora, Colorado (CO)

Rachel Brakke MD
Locations
- University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)12605 E. 16th AveAurora, Colorado, 80045 - United StatesPhone: 720-608-9084
- CU Sports Medicine Boulder - Specialty Clinic311 Mapleton AveBoulder, Colorado, 80304 - United StatesPhone: 720-608-9084Fax: 303-441-2230
About Our Practice
Conditions & Treatments:
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
Clinical Interest for Patients:
I specialize in the non-operative management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries as well as back and neck pain including interventional spine procedures and electrodiagnostic testing.
Personal Interests:
As a collegiate level cross-country runner and softball pitcher, I have a strong personal and academic interest in sports.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2005)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Swarthmore College (PA) (1998)
Internships
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Austin) Program (2006)
Residency Program
University of Washington Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2008)
University of Washington Program, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2009)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine (2010)
Job Titles
Academic - Assistant Professor
Additional Academic - Assistant Professor
Department, Section / Division
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research Interests
I am interested in core strengthening, spine care, the aging athlete, high altitude cerebral edema, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and sports injuries.
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers:
I specialize in the non-operative management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries as well as back and neck pain including interventional spine procedures and electrodiagnostic testing.
Research Interest for Referring Providers:
I am interested in core strengthening, spine care, the aging athlete, high altitude cerebral edema, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and sports injuries.
- Doctor of Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Pain Management
- Board Certified
- Fellowship Trained
- University of Colorado Hospital