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Meet Douglas C. Wong, MD

Douglas C. Wong MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. He received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and concluded his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.

His interest in spinal surgery brought him to Denver, where he completed a one-year spine fellowship at Lakewood Orthopaedic Clinic. His primary interest is in spinal disorders such as scoliosis and spine fractures, and minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques and disc replacement surgery. He is also a team physician for the US Disabled Ski Team.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 1983-1987
  • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Medical School

  • University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA 1987-1991

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 1991-1997

Fellowship

  • Spine Surgery, Lakewood Orthopaedic Clinic, Lakewood, CO 1997-1998

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doctor
  • Top 22 Spine Surgeons Focused on Trauma Care – Becker’s Spine Review
  • Team Physician, United States Disabled Ski Team
  • Principal Investigator for Multiple FDA Trials (Charité, FlexiCore, Mobi-C Disc Replacements)
  • Chief of Orthopedic Spinal Trauma, St. Anthony Central Level 1 Trauma Center
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Clear Creek Valley Medical Society

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

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Specialties

Neck & Spine

Expertise

  • Scoliosis and spine fractures
  • Disc replacement surgery
  • Spinal trauma and deformity
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Dr. Wong's Reviews

Marion Mitchell
August 24, 2026

I am new to Golden and was very satisfied with Panorama Orthopedics & Spine center. I was introduced to Dr Wong who quickly identified the problem with my back based on an MRI. He scheduled me for a procedure and to be followed up with physical thera…

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Bill Foley
June 18, 2026

Dr. Wong was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. All in all, a good experience.

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Jeremy Guddat
May 23, 2026

Dr Wong was friendly, but was in quite a rush. We looked at my x-rays and he asked lots of questions, so it was a thorough exam, but I felt like I needed to hurry so he could get back to more important patients.

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Stan Willman
May 5, 2026

I have been seen over a few years for multiple issues and each time the treatment I received resolved the issue.

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Angela Field
May 2, 2026

Dr Wong was very clear when explaining my problem and treated me with compassion. We came up with a good plan and I appreciate Dr. Wongs encouragement.

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Brian Atkins
April 30, 2026

Dr Wong is a good listener, evaluates what you're experiencing and explains your condition clearly.

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Resources

VIDEO

Dr Wong – Lumbar Disc Herniation