Meet Douglas Foulk, MD

Dr. Douglas A. Foulk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine.

A Colorado native, he was raised in Greeley, Colorado.  Dr. Foulk received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California – Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He received his fellowship training at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center under, renowned orthopedic sports medicine specialist, Dr. K.D. Shelbourne in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Foulk has authored book chapters and scientific papers in the area of Denver orthopedic sports medicine and has presented at the local and national level on sports medicine topics.

In his free time, Dr. Foulk enjoys biking, skiing, golf and traveling to visit his three children who live across the United States.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 1981-1984
  • Bachelor of Science, Life Science

Medical School

  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE 1984-1988

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California–Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 1988-1993

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Methodist Sports Medicine Center, Indianapolis, IN 1993-1994

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doc
  • Outstanding Resident of the Year, University of California–Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (1993)
  • Outstanding Trauma Research Award, University of California–Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (1992)
  • Team physician: Colorado School of Mines, Metropolitan State College, University of Colorado, University of Denver
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Western Orthopaedic Association
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Colorado Orthopaedic Society
  • Clear Creek Medical Society

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
  • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • Workers Compensation Level 1 Accredited

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Expertise

  • Arthroscopic surgery of knee and shoulder
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair
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Ted Nelson
June 5, 2026

Dr. Foulk is very friendly, attentive and concerned about your health. He listens and uses all tools available to him to diagnose the issue. He then discusses the problem with you very plainly and what needs to be done to remedy the situation. Highl…

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Bailey Lorenzo
June 5, 2026

Dr. Foulk is my all-time favorite physician. I have had two very successful shoulder surgeries done by him! And he would’ve cried if he saw the things that I did with those repaired shoulders. Working at UPS and slinging boxes. Dr. Foulk has…

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John Bailey
June 5, 2026

Dr. Foulk is my all-time favorite physician. His “bedside manner“ Is absolutely superior — He has always patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions. AND he has done 2 very successful surgeries on both of my shoulders.

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Shirley Belz
June 4, 2026

I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received from Dr. Douglas Foulk. From the initial consultation through every follow-up appointment, I was treated with kindness, respect, and professionalism. I always felt that my questions were welcomed a…

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Sandy Stehouwer
June 3, 2026

Dr Foulk is a great surgeon and doctor. He is knowledgable, efficient, and gregarious. He has a hands-on approach, explains the procedures well and involves patients in their care. I am healing well after rotator cuff surgery thanks to him (and his P…

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Pam The Marketing Wingman
May 24, 2026

Dr. Foulk is personable, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and very good at explaining knee injuries and damage. He even drew me pictures of the knee and the areas that are damaged. I highly recommend him! (I've had 3 prior knee surgeries and Dr.…

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