Riley Hale, MD
Joint Replacement Surgery | Trauma & Fracture Surgery
Specialties
Physician Assistant Association
About Riley Hale, MD
Dr. Riley Hale is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose surgical specialties include anterior hip replacement surgery and trauma-fracture surgery.
Dr. Hale helps patients who need:
- anterior hip replacement, as well as traditional posterior total hip surgery
- knee replacement surgery
- trauma-fracture care and surgery
With anterior hip replacement surgery, the surgeon operates on the hip from the front instead of the side or rear of the joint. This technique allows patients to recover and return to activities and work quickly.
Dr. Hale also performs the traditional posterior approach to hip replacement for those patients who prefer it, or whose needs are better suited to it.
He has experience with a variety of hip, knee, and trauma injuries and conditions. Dr. Hale enjoys helping people of all ages regain their health and ability to engage in their favorite sports or recreational pursuits or return to work.
A Montana native, he obtained his undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (1998). He earned his M.D. degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine (2005).
Dr. Hale completed his five-year orthopaedic surgery residency program at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (2005-2010). He has advanced training as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon through a fellowship program at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute-Tampa General Hospital (2010-2011).
During his fellowship, Dr. Hale gained expertise in trauma-fracture surgery. Fellowship programs provide a sixth year of highly specialized training for an orthopaedic surgeon following the completion of the residency program. The additional training gives a surgeon the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and skills. Dr. Hale holds board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Prior to joining OCR, Dr. Hale worked for another medical group in northern Colorado from 2011-2016. During this practice, he performed hundreds of joint replacement surgeries, including anterior total hips, and helped patients recover fuller use of their hips and knees.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Hale enjoys spending time with his wife Kristin and their two children. His outside interests also include enjoying the outdoors.
Qualifications/Memberships
- Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2016 — Present
- Medical Group Practice in Northern Colorado
Education
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery 2010-2011 – Florida Orthopaedic InstituteTampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery 2006-2010 – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Internship in General Surgery 2005-2006 – Mayo Clinic
- Medical Degree 2001-2005 – University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV
- B. S. Degree 1998 – Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Patient Resources
Do you have questions about Joint Replacement & Trauma / Fracture Surgical conditions that you or a family member may be experiencing? Have you been diagnosed with a specific problem and you are wondering about treatment options? Check out the links below that contain valuable information. Please note that this information should serve as a resource and should be considered only in discussion with your doctor before official diagnosis or treatment is attempted.
Dr. Hale Reviews
“I had a total knee replacement done 2 weeks ago and things are progressing nicely. Dr. Hale is an excellent surgeon and did a great job on my knee. I highly recommend him and the OCR Team to anyone that needs a total knee replacement. It was a great experience.”
– Larry H.
“Dr. Hale and his team are fantastic! He uses robotic surgery for accurate placement of components and someone from his team is always available for support before and after surgery. They provide the best rehab support possible, including PT referrals, specialized rehab equipment, non-opioid pain meds, and text messages with tips and encouragement. I highly recommend this team for knee replacement.”
– Sue T.
“Great staff all around!!! Friendly, professional, and efficient throughout office. The text message system was helpful as encouragement, expectations throughout pre-op and recovery process. Thank you Dr. Hale, Dave PA, Lisa, and rest of staff. So grateful for your doing my knee replacement!”
– Monica T.