University of Colorado, School of Medicine, PM&R Faculty

Assistant Professor

Dr. Derek Stokes headshot.

Derek Stokes MD

Assistant Professor
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SOM)

Derek Stokes, MD specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and management of sports and musculoskeletal conditions in both athletes and non-athletes of all levels, diagnostic and procedural sports/musculoskeletal ultrasound, and peripheral nerve disorders of the arms or legs. He also has a passion for providing sports coverage at all levels of sport, interests in medical education and curriculum development, and desires to make impactful contributions to the fields of sports medicine and musculoskeletal medicine through ongoing research and academic projects.

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Utah Health – Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship – Sports Medicine | 2023-2024

University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus – Aurora, CO
Residency – Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2020-2023

Mercy Hospital – St. Louis, MO
Transitional Year Internship | 2019-2020

University of Missouri School of Medicine – Columbia, MO | 2015-2019
Doctor of Medicine

Missouri Southern State University – Joplin, MO | 2011-2015
Bachelor of Science – Biology – Magna Cum Laude

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