Dale Colorado, DO, MPH
Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery and Neurology
Medical Director, EMG
Co-Director, Ultrasound
Medical Director, Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Program
Associate Director, PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dr. Colorado received his bachelors degree from the University of Iowa. He then received his medical degree and public health degree from Des Moines University. He completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served as Chief Resident, and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Colorado’s clinical interests include the evaluation and nonoperative management of all musculoskeletal injuries, with special interest in sports and spine related injuries, regenerative medicine treatments, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and sports-related concussions. Dr. Colorado has research interests in the use of ultrasound in conjunction with electrodiagnostics, as well as regenerative medicine treatments for musculoskeletal injuries/disorders.
Dr. Colorado was awarded the President’s Research Initiative Award by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine in 2017, and was also the Golseth Young Investigator Award First Runner Up. He was recognized by the North American Spine Society in 2018 with the 20 under 40 Award.
Wilson Zachary Ray, MD
Associate Professor of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery
Neurosurgery Residency Associate Director
Co-Director, Spinal Oncology
Ray lab website
Dr. Ray’s research interests include strategies to improve nerve regeneration and the development of innovative technology targeting peripheral nerve/neuroprosthetic interfaces. The management of spinal cord injuries utilizing novel imaging modalities and surgical techniques to help predict functional recovery and provide patients with spinal cord injuries improved distal limb function.
Anna Van Voorhis, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Specialist Therapist, Washington University School of Medicine
Anna received her bachelors degree from the University of Illinois Springfield and her masters in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Anna completed a clinical rotation in hand therapy at Washington University and began working there as an occupational therapist in 2013. She has received her board certification in hand therapy specialty (CHT) and her clinical practice has a strong focus in peripheral nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries, upper extremity trauma and nerve compression disorders. Additionally, Anna is investigating functional outcomes following nerve transfers for hand function in persons with spinal cord injury with Wilson Z. Ray in the department of Neurosurgery.
Outside of her clinical practice, Anna spends her time doing yoga, biking, and traveling whenever possible. She has a strong interest in incorporating yoga principles and mindfulness techniques into treatment for persons suffering from nerve injuries and chronic pain.