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Lucas Schnell, DO

Shoulder Disorders | Sports Medicine | Joint Replacement

Specialties

Shoulder Disorders | Sports Medicine

Locations

Westminster | Longmont

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About Lucas Schnell, DO

Dr. Lucas Schnell is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Shoulder specialist who joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies team in 2022. His practice focus is Shoulder Conditions in addition to Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement.

Dr. Schnell graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dakota State University in 2003 when he earned his Bachelor of Science. He
went on to get his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University in 2009, completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri in 2014, and received a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship from the St. Francis Shoulder Center in Columbus, Georgia in 2015. He has been a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Shoulder Specialist in the north metro Denver area for the last nine years.

Besides his Board Certification and Colorado Medical License, Dr. Schnell has Colorado Division of Worker’s Compensation Level 2 Accreditation. He has presented at various local and national conferences in the field of orthopaedics and has a
handful of publications surrounding his orthopaedic specialties. He is currently a member of the American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, and Colorado Medical Society.

As a major player in the success of the communities he’s lived in over the past decade-plus, Dr. Schnell has served as the Team Physician for various local high schools and colleges. Growing up on a ranch and participating in rodeo, Dr. Schnell enjoys working as a PRCA team doctor with Justin Sports Medicine in the regional rodeo circuit. He has participated in medical mission work abroad including an International Medical Mission in the Dominican Republic in 2009.

In his free time, Dr. Schnell enjoys golfing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, and enjoying time with his wife and three daughters.

Qualifications

Board Certification, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery October 2017
Assistant Clinical Professor, Rocky Vista University 2016 – present
Colorado Medical License 2015 – present
Colorado Division of Worker’s Compensation Level 2 Accreditation 2020

Education

Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship July 2014 – July 2015 – St. Francis Shoulder Center – George McCluskey MD, Columbus, GA
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship/Residency July 2009 – June 2014 – St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine August 2005 – May 2009 – Kansas City University of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Science September 1998 – May 2003 – Dakota State University, Madison, SD

Resources

Do you have questions about Joint Replacement, General Orthopaedics, & Sports Medicine Surgical conditions that you or a family member may be experiencing? Have you been diagnosed with a specific problem and you are wondering about treatment options? Check out the links below that contain valuable information. Please note that this information should serve as a resource and should be considered only in discussion with your doctor before an official diagnosis or treatment is attempted.

PDF Resources

Discharge Instructions Following Shoulder Surgery

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Get to Know Dr. Lucas Schnell | Orthopaedic Spine Center of the Rockies

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“I have had a few knee surgeries on both knees and one on my shoulder. Dr. Schnell did one of my knee surgeries and he did my shoulder. He is so good. Always uses surgery as a last option. I have moved practices to follow him. His bed side manner is amazing, he is a brilliant surgeon and the only one who I will let cut on me. Surgery is always scary but it is so much easier when you feel confident. His staff is great and the communication is always great.”

– Aimee R.

“This was my first visit to Dr. Schnell’s office for my shoulder exam. The full experience was top notch. From the phone call to set up the appointment, the examination and diagnosis and the scheduling of the next appointment.”

– Beverly D.

“My livelihood depends on my ability to use my shoulder. Having trouble with that shoulder resulting in multiple surgeries over the last 15 years, Dr. Schnell took the time to explore every option with me and try every avenue when we finally settled on the need for shoulder replacement. Throughout the entire process of exploring treatments and finally moving on with the replacement, he seemed genuinely concerned about how this procedure would affect every avenue of my life. The surgery was performed, I’ve been off work for several months and just got the go ahead to go back. It feels amazing. I would and will recommend him to anybody.”

– Danny J.

“Excellent Dr. who displays great attention to not only your orthopedic needs, but also takes interest in the person he is treating. I recommend Dr. Schnell highly!”

– Dale I.