Meet Amit O. Agarwala, MD

Dr. Amit Agarwala is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in comprehensive spine care for both adult and pediatric patients. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of spinal disorders, with particular expertise in treating scoliosis, spine fractures, and degenerative spinal conditions.

Dr. Agarwala focuses on advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery approaches that can reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes. He also specializes in complex spinal deformity correction and revision spine surgery, handling challenging cases that require specialized expertise and precision.

His patient care approach emphasizes comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plans, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate care for their specific condition. Dr. Agarwala is committed to utilizing the latest surgical innovations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in spine surgery.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 1989-1993
  • Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering (Material Science concentration), with department and university honors

Medical School

  • Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 1993-1997

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 1997-2002

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, Golden, CO 2002-2003

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doctor
  • Vernon H. Thompson Award for Research, Western Orthopaedic Association (2000)
  • Resident of the Year, University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery (2001)
  • Department and University Honors, Johns Hopkins University (1993)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society
  • Clear Creek Valley Medical Society
  • Colorado Medical Society

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

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Specialties

Expertise

  • Scoliosis
  • Minimally invasive spinal surgery
  • Complex deformity and revision spine surgery
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Dr. Agarwala's Reviews

Marcia Green
July 23, 2026

Excellent always! Dr. Agarwala is an amazing physician and surgeon. He listens to you and answers your questions. The office staff is attentive, helpful, and supportive.

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Richard Palmer
July 18, 2026

Every step along the way from Preop to recovery was excellent. Three months after surgery my back is doing great.

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Rick Werbylo
July 15, 2026

I highly recommend Dr. Agarwala and Panorama Orthopedic. I had severe back and nerve pain resulting from several fractures in the spine area. Dr. Agarwala was highly recommended as the top surgeon to do the procedure and I am completely satisfied w…

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Jameel Mahmood
June 20, 2026

Dr Agarwala is such an in amazing and so incredibly intelligent and doesn’t miss a thing from his examination to reading the images to his prognosis and plan of action. He introduced me to Dr Gold another phenomenal hip doctor who is who I needed and…

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Robert Blei
June 20, 2026

Dr. Agarwala was great and I'm glad he did my surgery. The Doctor and his staff are very professional and very kind and helpful in every aspect of my recovery.

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Dot Mechtenberg
June 17, 2026

Dr. Agarwala is an excellent, thorough orthopedic surgeon. Listens to the patient and explains everything thoroughly. Highly recommended!! Dot Mechtenberg

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Resources

VIDEO

Linda’s Story of Scoliosis Surgery with Dr. Agarwala