Julie Wilson, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopedics


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (2007)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Saint Vincent College (PA) (2003)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2010)
Fellowships
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program, Pediatric Sports Medicine (2011)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Concussion Program Co-Director
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Faculty
  • Orthopedics Co-Medical Director of Informatics
  • Outreach Club Co-Medical Director

Research Interests

My research interests include evaluating methods of facilitating recovery and reducing risk of injury after pediatric concussion.

Publications

  • Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Magliato SN, Rademacher JG, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Postconcussion Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Predicts Anxiety Severity among Adolescent Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024 May 1;56(5):790-795. PubMed PMID: 38181208
  • Wingerson MJ, Schmitz B, Smulligan KL, Walker GA, Magliato S, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Concussion symptom presentation and clinical recovery among pediatric athletes: comparing concussions sustained during school and summer months. Brain Inj. 2024 Jun 6;38(7):574-582. PubMed PMID: 38511887
  • Roberts J, Wilson JC, Halstead ME, Miller SM, Santana JA, Valovich McLeod TC, Zaslow TL, Master CL, Grady MF, Snedden TR, Fazekas ML, Coel RA, Howell DR. Variables associated with days of school missed following concussion: results from the Sport Concussion Outcomes in PEdiatrics (SCOPE) study. Phys Sportsmed. 2024 Apr 22;:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38648009
  • Smulligan KL, Magliato SN, Keeter CL, Wingerson MJ, Smith AC, Wilson JC, Howell DR. The Diagnostic Utility of Cervical Spine Proprioception for Adolescent Concussion. Clin J Sport Med. 2024 Jul 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38953712
  • Smulligan KL, Carry P, Smith AC, Esopenko C, Baugh CM, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Cervical spine proprioception and vestibular/oculomotor function: An observational study comparing young adults with and without a concussion history. Phys Ther Sport. 2024 Sep;69:33-39. PubMed PMID: 39013262

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member
  • American Academy of Pediatrics - Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (AAP-COSMF), Member
  • Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM), Member

Practice Locations

Children's Colorado Health Pavilion
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80111
720-777-1234

Children's Colorado Orthopedic Care - Centennial
9094 E. Mineral Ave
Suite 110
Centennial, CO 80112
720-777-1310

Children's Colorado Outpatient Care at Uptown - Denver
1830 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80218
720-777-1360

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2010, 2020)
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2011, 2021)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
Clinical Interests
I enjoy taking care of patients from childhood through adolescence for the care of injuries related to sports and other physical activities. I treat concussions, sprains/strains, joint injuries including dislocations, fractures, and overuse injuries. I also consult regarding the impact of medical conditions on sports participation and exercise.

Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.

Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our dogs in the beautiful Colorado weather and scenery through snowshoeing, hiking, cycling and snowboarding.

Volunteer Activities
As a former collegiate soccer player, I enjoy staying connected to the game through my role as medical director for multiple area soccer clubs and team physician at the high school level.

Public Speaking
Yes
Pediatric concussions; Pediatric sports medicine, including overuse injuries, sport specialization, training advice; Sports nutrition; Exercise is medicine; Dance medicine