Dr. Bradley S. Abrahamson M.D.
Family Practitioner
2020 S. College Avenue Unit C1 Fort Collins CO, 80525About
Bradley S. Abrahamson, MD is a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine physician with a long-standing interest in bone and joint health. His focus is on helping patients reach their individualized, specific activity goals, whether by restoring knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and all extremity structures. This can be done by making an accurate diagnosis to start. This can start with biomechanical analysis such as gait or throwing analysis, diagnostic ultrasound and physical exam and an accurate history and assessment of individual goals. X-ray and/or MRI is ordered and read personally by Dr. Abrahamson when needed. The care plan can then include the many procedures that he does and can be truly integrated with his network of physical therapists, functional medicine doctors, dietitians, athletic trainers, massage therapists, exercise science and other integrated care options which may include many other allied professions. When appropriate he can offer cutting edge therapies such as using safe biologic techniques. This includes stem cells, various sources of growth factors, such as PRP (platelet rich plasma) and other emerging technologies to help a joint or a tendon to heal. He also uses innovative methods to clear the inflammation out of a joint and to restore the lining of the joint, the synovium, to a more healthy state. He also has Tenex techniques to clean out unhealthy tendon, leaving behind healthy cells and tissues for healing. He has a unique skill in diagnostic ultrasound including musculoskeletal ultrasound and peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes which often mimic joint pain. In addition to doing various ultrasound-guided procedures, he is certified by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine to do fluoroscopy, an x-ray based guidance system that also improves patient safety in procedures. Dr. Abrahamson constantly studies sports and musculoskeletal medicine, cell science and biochemical topics related to joint health and performance. His education includes an Internship in General Surgery, 3 years of Orthopaedic Surgery, 3 years of Family Medicine and the Residency in Sports Medicine adds a Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine to his Board Certification in Family Medicine. Dr. Abrahamson grew up primarily in Colorado but graduated Medical School with Honors including a Distinction in Research at SUNY-Stony Brook, a well-known medical school on the East Coast. He was named the “Most Outstanding Clinician” for the Class of 1999. He did his General Surgery and the 3 years of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill before changing his focus to Sports Medicine. Dr. Abrahamson lives in Fort Collins with his wife Lara, who is a Family Physician, and his two children. Publications include a book “Inside Injury Diagnosis” and his next book is in process.
Education and Training
SUNY Stony Brook University School of Medicine M.D.
Board Certification
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine)
Provider Details
Dr. Bradley S. Abrahamson M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can you be hospitalized for gastritis?
Yes, you could be hospitalized for gastritis under a few conditions. Generally, the indication for hospitalization is bleeding. Bleeding can occur from the gastritis or from developing an ulcer. So, if you are vomiting blood or having black, tarry stools, or steadily worsening pain in the abdomen, you should be seen urgently. Brad Abrahamson, MD READ MORE
Can you be hospitalized for gastritis?
Yes, you could be hospitalized for gastritis under a few conditions. Generally, the indication for hospitalization is bleeding. Bleeding can occur from the gastritis or from developing an ulcer. So, if you are vomiting blood or having black, tarry stools, or steadily worsening pain in the abdomen, you should be seen urgently. Brad Abrahamson, MD READ MORE
Should I bring my child to the ER for an asthma attack?
If the asthma attack does not respond to albuterol within 15 minutes, you should consider going to ER or Urgent Care. READ MORE
When should you go to ER for sepsis?
Sepsis is life-threatening. You should go to ER immediately. READ MORE
Can you go to the ER for neck pain?
The ER would be appropriate if you have fever and a stiff neck. For garden-variety neck pain you should go to your primary doctor, Sports Medicine, or Urgent Care. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Fort Collins Family Medical Center, Teaching Residents -
Awards
- Award for Clinical Excellence, SUNY Stony Brook, 1999
- Award for Clinical Excellence SUNY Stony Brook University
- Best Selling Author "Inside Injury Diagnosis"
Treatments
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Platelet-Rich-Plasma Therapy
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Injury care
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Northern Colorado Medical Center American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- Northern Colorado Medical Center American College of Sports Medicine
- Northern Colorado Medical Center International Orthopedics Society
Fellowships
- Northern Colorado Medical Center Sports Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Rotary International Member
Internships
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fellowships
- North Colorado Medical Center (Sports Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Sports Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Continuing Medical Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Cycling, Fly Fishing
Favorite professional publications
- Sports & Exercise
Areas of research
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