George Chaus, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery | Fracture Specialist
Specialties
About George Chaus, MD
Doctor Chaus is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes primarily in orthopedic trauma and fracture care. In addition, he has vast experience in pelvic, acetabular and hip reconstruction.
Dr. Chaus joined Orthopaedic & Spine Center Of The Rockies after completing an AO Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship at Harvard University under the tutelage of master pelvic surgeon Dr. Mark S. Vrahas. As a fellow, he participated in the care of patients with the most severe and life-threatening injuries. This prestigious fellowship has provided Dr. Chaus with extensive clinical and surgical experience in pelvic and acetabular trauma/reconstruction and peri-articular fractures. He applies the newest, least invasive, and most advanced techniques to facilitate fracture healing and the best possible functional outcome. Common conditions treated include hip fractures, ankle fractures, and wrist fractures. Dr. Chaus also treats nonunions (bones that have failed to heal), malunions (bones that have healed in poor alignment), and periprosthetic fractures.
Prior to Dr. Chaus’ fellowship, he completed his residency at the University of Colorado, where he gained considerable experience in orthopedic trauma and adult reconstruction. In addition, Dr. Chaus has authored numerous published manuscripts in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and has presented his research at both national and international meetings.
Dr. Chaus is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is active in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and AO trauma.
Qualifications/Memberships
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Board Certified
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- Member & Instructor, AO Trauma
- Member, Colorado Medical Society
- Member, Boulder Medical Society
Education
- Fellowship
- Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA
- Residency
- University of Colorado, School of Medicine – Denver, CO
- Internship
- University of Colorado, School of Medicine – Denver, CO
- Medical Degree
- University of Colorado, School of Medicine – Denver, CO
- Undergraduate Degree
- University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
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Dr. Chaus Reviews
“I met Dr. Chaus due to trauma after a fall. I broke both wrists, my knee cap and busted my head open. He literally put me back together and everything works! He also gave me an injection in my hip due to bursitis. I told him he was a one-stop-shop.“
– Kathy S.
“I feel a broke my ankle. Dr Chaus was very confident, clearly explained the status of the broken ankle, and then explained how he planned to put a stabilized ankle back together. And did what he said he would do!!“
– Ted B.
“Dr. Chaus was very patient and answered all my questions. He explained clearly the healing process and what I could expect. The office is clean and pleasant and the staff is very professional“
– Peggy W.