Nathan Donaldson, DO
Associate Professor, Orthopedics

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Medical School:
  • DO, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California (2007)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, University of Arizona (AZ) (1998)
Internship:
  • Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine Program (2008)
Residency:
  • Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Orthopedics (2012)
Fellowships:
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine , Musculoskeletal Oncology (2013)
Languages: English
Department: Orthopedics

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2013)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    I specialize in Orthopedic Oncology and the treatment musculoskeletal tumors.

Publications

  • Rogers N, Selberg C, LaMotta C, Beebe C, Bloch N, Erickson M, Donaldson NJ. Treatment of Kyphosis Arising Secondary to Laminectomy and Irradiation in the Pediatric Population. Orthopedics. 2021 Jul-Aug;44(4):e563-e569. PubMed PMID: 34292816
  • Stoneback JW, Donaldson N, Ignatiuk A, Iorio ML. Multidisciplinary Team-based Amputee Care: Level Sparing Surgical Techniques and Treatment of Chronic Pain. Tech Orthop. December 2021; 36(4): 314-320.
  • Bodlak A, Chang K, Channel J, Treece AL, Donaldson N, Cost CR, Garrington TP, Greffe B, Luna-Fineman S, Sopfe J, Loeb DM, Hayashi M. Circulating Plasma Tumor DNA Is Superior to Plasma Tumor RNA Detection in Ewing Sarcoma Patients: ptDNA and ptRNA in Ewing Sarcoma. J Mol Diagn. 2021 Jul;23(7):872-881. PubMed PMID: 33887462
  • Donaldson N, Sanders J, Child J, Parker S. Acute Hematogenous Bacterial Osteoarticular Infections in Children. Pediatr Rev. March 2020. doi: 10.1542/pir.2018-0201
  • Jaramillo C, Gilani A, Haag M, Donaldson N¸ Mack C. Synovial Cell Sarcoma in an Adolescent Liver Transplant Recipient. ACG Case Reports Journal. June 10, 2019 doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000091
  • Tetreault A, Ramalingam W, Black J, Miller NH, Donaldson N. Osteosarcoma in an Adolescent with Kniest Dysplasia: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2018 Oct-Dec;8(4):e78. PubMed PMID: 30303846
  • Klein J, Ghasem A, Huntley S, Donaldson N, Keisch M, Conway S. Does an Algorithmic Approach to Using Brachytherapy and External Beam Radiation Result in Good Function, Local Control Rates, and Low Morbidity in Patients With Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma?. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2018 Mar;476(3):634-644. PubMed PMID: 29443850
  • Spruiell MD, Searns JB, Heare TC, Roberts JL, Wylie E, Pyle L, Donaldson N, Stewart JR, Heizer H, Reese J, Scott HF, Pearce K, Anderson CJ, Erickson M, Parker SK. Clinical Care Guideline for Improving Pediatric Acute Musculoskeletal Infection Outcomes. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017 Sep 1;6(3):e86-e93. PubMed PMID: 28419275
  • O'Donnell C, Foster J, Mooney R, Beebe C, Donaldson N, Heare T. Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia. JBJS Rev. 2017 Apr 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28437289
  • Anderson CJ, Spruiell MD, Wylie EF, McGowan CM, Deleyiannis FW, Donaldson NJ, Heare TC. A technique for pediatric chest wall reconstruction using custom-designed titanium implants: description of technique and report of two cases. J Child Orthop. 2016 Jan 18. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26782367
  • Waxweiler TV, Rusthoven CG, Proper MS, Cost CR, Cost NG, Donaldson N, Garrington T, Greffe BS, Heare T, Macy ME, Liu AK. Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Children: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Analysis Validating COG Risk Stratifications. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Jun 1;92(2):339-48. PubMed PMID: 25968827
  • 16. Rogers ND, Trizno A, Joyce C, Roberts JL, Soep JB, Donaldson NJ. Spinal Involvement and vertebral deformity in patients with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis. J Ped Orthop. Accepted, Pending Press.
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Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
  • Cancers - Bone Cancer
  • Cancers - Cancer Surgery
  • Cancers - Sarcoma
  • Cancers - Pediatric Cancer
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Bone Infections
  • Cancers
Clinical Interests
I specialize in Orthopedic Oncology and the treatment musculoskeletal tumors.

Care Philosophy
Our group is committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • DO, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California (2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Arizona (AZ) (1998)
Internships:
  • Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine Program (2008)
Residency Programs:
  • Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Orthopedics (2012)
Fellowships:
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine , Musculoskeletal Oncology (2013)
Languages: English
Department: Orthopedics
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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