Dr. Adamson is a fellowship-trained Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hip & knee total joint replacement. He joined Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, formerly Cornerstone Orthopedics, in 2021. Dr. Adamson has a special interest in minimally invasive direct anterior total hip replacement, as well as muscle/tendon sparing knee replacement (JIFFY KNEE). He is the first surgeon in Colorado to perform the Jiffy knee replacement. He performs robotic assisted total knee replacement, as well as partial knee replacement. He is a member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, as well as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Adamson enjoys seeing his patient improve in their mobility, pain, & function. He is always seeking to improve patient recovery and outcomes.
Dr. Adamson grew up in Central Nebraska. Prior to working in Colorado, Dr. Adamson graduated Cum Laude from Creighton University in Omaha, NE with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. He attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following medical school, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Additionally, he was awarded orthopedic intern of the year & the Golden Bone Excellence in Teaching Award. Following residency, Dr. Adamson had the opportunity to pursue advanced training in adult joint reconstruction at the University of California at Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital in Santa Monica. His fellowship training included advanced techniques in reconstruction of the hip & knee. Dr. Adamson has been a reviewer for the Journal of Knee Surgery. Additionally, he conducted research on robotic assisted knee surgery.
Dr. Adamson has been on medical mission trips to Mexico, Ecuador, & Cambodia. In his free-time, he enjoys staying active including: running, cycling, weight-lifting, snowboarding, & playing golf.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Cornerstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C.
2021-Present- Total Joint Specialist, Hip and Knee Replacements Superior, CO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship
2022-2021- University of California at Los Angeles
- Santa Monica, CA
- Adam Sassoon, MD- Program Director
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
2015-2020- University of Texas Medical Branch
- Galveston, TX
- Mark Foreman, MD- Program Director
Doctor of Medicine
2015- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude
2011- Major: Exercise Science
- Creighton University
- Omaha, NE
MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
HONORS AND AWARDS
2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum
Golden Bone Teaching Award, UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Intern of the Year, UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
PUBLICATIONS
- Upfill-Brown A, Hsui PP, Sekimura T, Patel JN, Adamson M, Stavrakis Al. Instability is the Most Common Indication for Revision Hip Arthroplasty in the United States: National Trends from 2012 to 2018. Arthroplasty Today. 2021 Aug 31;11:88-101.
- Pellerin C, Adamson M, Janney C (August 14, 2020) Recall Rates of Total Knee Arthroplasty Devices Are Dependent on the FDA Approval Process. Cureus 12(8): e9744
- Kamenskiy AV, Miserlis D, Adamson P, Adamson M, Knowles T, Neme J, Koutakis P, Phillips N, Pipinos I, MacTaggart J. Patient Demographics and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Differentially Influence Geometric Remodeling of the Aorta Compared to the Peripheral Arteries. Surgery. Doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.05.013. 2015. PMID: 2609656
LEADERSHIP
President of Exercise Science Majors Club
2010-2011- Creighton University
Arthroplasty Committee
2013-2015- University of Texas Medical Branch
Resident Curriculum Committee
2014-2015- University of Texas Medical Branch
VOLUNTEER
Operation Rainbow
2019- Loja, Ecuador
- One week in Ecuador focusing on pediatric orthopaedic surger
Welcome Home Mission
2011- Vicente Geurrero, Mexico
- Constructed small home for single mother
- Assisted in dental clinic
Our Team
Riley Barger, B.S., M.S.
Riley is the medical assistant for Dr. Adamson. She wears many hats while managing Dr. Adamson's practice. She assists in the office, as well as in scheduling surgery. Riley is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Hearing & Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland. She was also a key soccer player for the Division 1 "Terps." She then obtained a Masters Degree in Nutrition Sciences. She decided to move to Colorado for the sunny outdoor lifestyle, and to be closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, including daily workouts, hiking, snowboarding, and recreational soccer.
Jesse Baker, CSA
Jesse was born and raised in Moberly, Missouri. He proudly served four years in the United States Navy, where he developed a strong foundation in surgical care and operating room procedures. After his honorable discharge, he and his wife relocated to Colorado in 1994 to begin the next chapter of their lives and careers.
Jesse is a graduate of the Surgical Assistant Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and has since assisted in thousands of surgical procedures. He specializes primarily in total joint replacement, and is known for bringing a disciplined military work ethic, exceptional technical skill, and compassionate patient care to every case.
He and his wife have two children, and are proud grandparents. Outside of the operating room, Jesse enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loves staying active through mountain biking, road biking, and skiing.
Andrea Barton, PA-C
Andrea works with Dr. Adamson assisting in office seeing patients and the operating room. She sees preoperative and postoperative assessments, injections, and new patients.
Andrea was born in Wheat Ridge, CO, but grew up in Duanesburg, New York. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from The University of Vermont. She then went on to obtain her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Andrea is an avid skier, always planning to return to her roots in Colorado. In her free time she enjoys, skiing, hiking, running - anything to get outside and enjoy the Colorado sunshine!
Katelyn Gillespie, PA-C
“Kate” works with Dr. Adamson, seeing patients in office and assisting in the operating room. She sees preoperative and postoperative assessments, injections, and new patients.
Kate was born and raised in Denver, CO where she grew up playing soccer, skiing, and running. She attended St. Lawrence University in upstate, NY where she earned her undergraduate degree in history and education. After graduating, she spent two years teaching English in Vietnam before returning to Colorado to further her education in the sciences. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA before settling back in Colorado for good.
In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, running, and skiing. She also loves trying new foods, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.
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