Special Interests:
Sports Medicine, open and arthroscopic management of shoulder, elbow, hip and knee disorders, care of the female athlete and general orthopedics
Licensure:
Colorado
Certified:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
Education:
Brown University – Providence, RI; B.A. 1994
Boston University School of Medicine – Boston, MA; M.D. 1999
Internship:
General Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital – New York, NY; 2000
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery – New York, NY; 2004
Fellowships:
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2005
Sports Team Affiliations:
Rocky Mountain Rollergirls Roller Derby, Team Physician, 2008CWW Triathlon Team, consulting physician, 2006-presentColorado Avalanche, consulting physician, 2006-presentDenver Nuggets, consulting physician, 2006-2008Colorado Crush, consulting physician, 2006-2008
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Orthopedic Society for Sports MedicineArthroscopy Association of North AmericaRuth Jackson Orthopedic SocietyWestern Orthopedic SocietyColorado Medical SocietyDenver Medical SocietyWomen’s Sports Foundation
Community Education:
Dr Vidal has written numerous articles and chapters on sports medicine topics and frequently gives talks to the community, and other health care providers on a variety of orthopedic issues.