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Dr. Thomas Noonan, MD

Dr. Thomas Noonan, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Noonan, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Englewood, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (31 reviews)

CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver

175 Inverness Dr W Ste 200 Englewood, CO 80112
Telehealth available

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(303) 694-3333

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Noonan is affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Highlands Ranch, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Noonan specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Noonan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Noonan

3.9
31 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Dr. Noonan and Mel were amazing. I was looking for another opinion on my tibial plateau fracture treatment plan, and they were so thorough and kind. Mel helped track down my CT scan that was sent from another provider, and she is someone who gets stuff done! I was also so very impressed with the UC Health system in general. So easy to get an appointment, they were able to get me in for an MRI same day, and their My Health portal is awesome. I've used it to send a few messages to different UC Health doctors/staff, and they then respond very quickly. Overall very thankful to be partnering with UC Health / Steadman Hawkins for my treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alexis – Feb 02, 2022
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i saw Gary the PA after I broke my collarbone into 4 pieces. I’m a chronic pain patient and never asked for meds. Since I had to wait 8 days for surgery I called the office and spoke with Mel (their nurse) both times I spoke with her the first thing out of he mouth was”we are not going to prescribe meds” and spoiler alert I never did! The first call was asking for advice on how to sleep, as in sleeping at an angle, etc. I had to reiterate multiple times that I didn’t want pain meds. The second call I was curious about using my lidocaine patches and if she could put me on a cancellation list but the first thing out of he mouth was “we aren’t gonna prescribe you any meds”. Not quite sure what she thinks of me but I can tell she thinks badly of me. To top it off when they did prescribe after surgery she told me that they didn’t prescribe and I was lying. I told Gary about Mel’s attitude and he told me well I need to stop bothering her about pain meds which I never have!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2019
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I saw Dr. Noonan for minor afflictions, frozen shoulder and subsequently a separated shoulder from bicycle crash. I cannot understand how a physician so highly skilled in his discipline can get such terrible reviews. Is he losing his A game?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 28, 2019
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Dr. Noonan and his nurse (Mel) have shown concern and care from day one. Dr. Noonan performed a UCL surgery on my son and was very impressed with the surgical staff and the doctor, they kept me informed during the entire surgery. After surgery doctor and answered all me questions, very knowledgeable. The day of surgery and after surgery my son had very minimal pain. I would go to this doctor a 100 times over and recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa Reyes in Yucaipa – Jan 26, 2019
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Was one of the most arrogant doctors I’ve had the displeasure of working with. He misdiagnosed my torn labrum, even though I had previously dealt with a torn labrum, and told him exactly what to look for. He tried to tell me that my constant partial dislocations were my new quality of life, and seemingly refused to take me at my word that I knew what it was I was experiencing. Thankfully I was able to find a better doctor who did listen, but visiting Dr. Noonan has a negative impact on my health
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Daniel Crumrine in Denver, CO – Dec 13, 2018
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Dr. Noonan operated and fixed my knee-meniscus problem and I was walking the next day without crutches!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Todd Reade in Westminster, CO – Sep 26, 2018
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I saw Dr. Noonan, with my MRI report in hand, stating a "complete tear" of my ACL. All he did was make fun of me and laugh. First was for being 61 years old and wanting a stable knee so I wouldn't fall again. Another was: "Well, you certainly aren't an athlete" and laughed again. He said: "You're an attorney, can't you just sue your way to a better knee?" He never even examined my knee, just the MRI report. I'll never go back & neither should anyone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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CO – Jul 07, 2018
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Dr. Noonan and Steadman Hawkins (SH) are true professionals. SH had a flood the morning of my appt, but they set up temporary computers and kept all their appts anyway. Amazing. Dr. Noonan listened carefully to everything I said and was able to pick out details that led him to a diagnosis that was missed elsewhere. I just left that office feeling relieved knowing that I was getting sound care and advice. I was referred by a friend for which I'm thankful. This review is an effort to pass it on.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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JJ Lyons in Denver, CO – Mar 15, 2018
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I would be extremely cautious using this clinic and Dr. My experience was horrible. I was in Vail and had surgery on my shoulder. Needing to have a follow up, the doctor refused to see me. Even after saying I would register as a new patient Bringing in my medical records. I found the responses curt and unhelpful. Offering no other suggestions. Patient services are very poor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Castle Rock, CO – Feb 10, 2017
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Dr. Noonan performed surgery on my left leg at Swedish. I contracted a resistance staph infection in the femur during the surgery. He referred me to another orthopedic surgeon who had the knowledge to deal with a bone infection and I never heard from him again. I subsequently had to have my lower femur and knee joint removed and replaced with a metal rod in my femur and total metal knee joint. These guys at Steadman are not the hot shots they represent themselves to be.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Greg Hargreaves in Golden, CO – Dec 24, 2016
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Highly recommended. Had both rotator cuffs repaired. Now back to playing competitive tennis at age 73. Left rotator cuff was shredded and very difficult because everything was tearing. He was very patient and after longer than it took for a knee replacement he got the job done as best he could. VERY PATIENT AND METICULOUS
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vern in Aurora, CO – Aug 10, 2016
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It seemed that since I wasn't a superstar athlete, he really didn't care too much about my knee. I ripped up my knee playing racquetball a couple of years ago, had it scoped by someone else but it's never healed, so I went to what was supposed to the best. His tech x-rayed my knee crooked so that Noonan couldn't really see the gap but he said oh yeah, you're loosing your cartilage. You'll just have to live with it and basically walked out of the room and left his assistant to deal with me.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Robert in Longmont, CO – Jan 21, 2016
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Did an excellent job and was very thorough. Did a good job of explaining my options and making sure I knew what my next steps were.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Castle Rock, CO – Dec 16, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

My interest in sports led to me into orthopedics and sports medicine. Today, my expertise is focused on athletes who use their arms for throwing and injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. My patients include professional athletes, middle-aged...read more

biography

My interest in sports led to me into orthopedics and sports medicine. Today, my expertise is focused on athletes who use their arms for throwing (e.g. baseball players) and injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. My patients include professional...read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Steadman Hawkins Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Thermal effects on skeletal muscle tensile behavior, 1993

  • Elbow Overuse Injuries, Tendinosis, and Nerve Compression, in Johnson DL, Mair SD (eds.), 2006

  • Injuries at the myotendinous junction, 1992

  • Preseason Shoulder Strength Measurements in Professional Baseball Pitchers: Identifying Players at Risk for Injury, 2010

  • Association of Maximum Pitch Velocity and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers, 2010

  • The predictivity of animal bioassays and short-term genotoxicity tests for, 1987

  • Sports Epidemiology: Golf in WE, 2001

  • Changes in passive range of motion and development of GIRD, 2010

  • The effect of direction change on gastrocnemius activation and its relation to muscle strain injury, 1995-96

  • Identification of a threshold for skeletal muscle injury, 1994

  • Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for the Treatment of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears., 2000

  • Arthroscopic Visualization of the Subscapularis Tendon, 2001

  • Orthopaedic Issues and Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient: Youth Throwing Injuries and Proper Conditioning Programs, 2009

  • Injury Patterns and Biomechanics of the Athlete’s Shoulder, 2008

  • The rationale of clinical management of muscle injuries, 1998

  • Landing Adaptations after ACL Reconstruction, 2002

  • Electrothermal arthroscopic shoulder capsulorrhaphy: A minimum 2 year follow-up, 2007

  • Rupture of the Subscapularis Tendon after Shoulder Arthroplasty: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome, 2005

  • Correlation of Torque and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers, 2010

  • Posterior Rib Stress Fracture in Professional Baseball Pitchers, 2007

  • Localization of the preferential site of muscle fiber rupture during a controlled strain injury., 1992

  • A single fiber model to investigate the restriction of the injury response following controlled muscle strains, 1992

  • The Patellar Tendon- Tibial Shaft, 2001

  • Effort Thrombosis Presenting as Pulmonary Embolism in a Professional Baseball Pitcher, 2009

  • Laser-Assisted Thermal Capsulorrhaphy, 2003

  • Anterior Shoulder Forces in Professional and Little League Pitchers, 2010

  • Gait Re-training after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004

  • Forces at the Shoulder During the Baseball Pitch in Youth and Professional Baseball Throwers, 2006

  • Muscle injury of the posterior leg, 1997

  • Past-President, Executive Committee – Major League Baseball

  • Team Physicians Association

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CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver

CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver175 Inverness Dr W Ste 200 Englewood, CO 80112
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    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

    1500 Park Central Dr
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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