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Meet Douglas Foulk, MD

Dr. Douglas A. Foulk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine.

A Colorado native, he was raised in Greeley, Colorado.  Dr. Foulk received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California – Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He received his fellowship training at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center under, renowned orthopedic sports medicine specialist, Dr. K.D. Shelbourne in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Foulk has authored book chapters and scientific papers in the area of Denver orthopedic sports medicine and has presented at the local and national level on sports medicine topics.

In his free time, Dr. Foulk enjoys biking, skiing, golf and traveling to visit his three children who live across the United States.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 1981-1984
  • Bachelor of Science, Life Science

Medical School

  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE 1984-1988

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California–Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 1988-1993

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Methodist Sports Medicine Center, Indianapolis, IN 1993-1994

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doc
  • Outstanding Resident of the Year, University of California–Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (1993)
  • Outstanding Trauma Research Award, University of California–Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (1992)
  • Team physician: Colorado School of Mines, Metropolitan State College, University of Colorado, University of Denver
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Western Orthopaedic Association
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society
  • Clear Creek Medical Society

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
  • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • Workers Compensation Level 1 Accredited

Quick Facts

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Dr. Douglas Foulk, MD — board-certified sports medicine surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Expertise

  • Arthroscopic surgery of knee and shoulder
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair
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Chris Prather
September 5, 2026

Ive seen Dr Folk for years. He listens very well and is easy interact with.

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Maureen Lienau
September 3, 2026

I came in with a painfully “locked” left shoulder - I could not lift it up at all. Dr Foulk explained some possible outcomes and had some x-rays taken. The good news was that I was given a cortisol shot and referred to PT with restrictions on what…

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Trish Rogers
August 28, 2026

Dr. Foulk was very responsive to my knee issues. Very thorough in discussing viable non-surgical options to address discomfort. Extremely friendly staff! Satisfied with follow up plan.

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Lisa H (Goobs80)
August 27, 2026

Dr. Foulk listens and cares. After my mri he drew a picture of what it said so I could understand.

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Aami Allan
August 25, 2026

Dr. Foulk explained well the damage to my shoulder. He is well experienced!

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Erika Jones
August 22, 2026

Dr. Foulk took the time to explain everything to me start to finish. He even drew diagrams to make sure I understood my injury and the procedure. He was kind, funny and thorough. Truly excellent care from his entire team!

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