
Overview
Dr. Andrew Apple is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of knee and hip arthritis, including primary and revision joint replacement. After graduating from Duke University, he obtained a Master of Science degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Apple earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine. He then pursued a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Apple began his career as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he was involved in the education and mentoring of residents and medical students. Dr. Apple has been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has presented his research at regional, national, and international conferences. He currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Knee Surgery. Dr. Apple is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Apple feels that patient education is essential for successful orthopedic care and loves seeing patients return to their activities, whether with surgical intervention or non-operative treatment.
Dr. Apple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8101 E Lowry Blvd, Suite 230, Denver, CO 80230
11960 Lioness Way, Suite 260, Parker, CO 80134
11960 Lioness Way, Suite 260, Parker, CO 80134
8101 E Lowry Blvd, Suite 230, Denver, CO 80230
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. David Weinstein specializes in sports medicine, knee surgery, and shoulder and elbow disorders. He completed fellowship training at Columbia-New York Orthopedic Hospital in New York City in shoulder and elbow reconstruction and an additional fellowship overseas in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Weinstein is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he remained to complete his orthopedic surgery residency.As associate clinical professor at the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Denver, Dr. Weinstein is an avid researcher and passionate educator. He has published numerous papers and given lectures relating to his specialties. Dr. Weinstein has held many prestigious positions including head physician for the 2003 US Pan American Games team and the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games. He was a team physician for the United States at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games and the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. Dr. Weinstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy.
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Dr. Jared Michalson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of knee and hip arthritis as well as fractures throughout the body. Raised on a corn and soybean farm in northcentral Iowa, he brings a humble, community-centered approach to patient care. His goal is simple: to use the latest, proven nonsurgical and surgical techniques to relieve pain and restore function as quickly and safely as possible. He and his team prioritize clear communication to ensure patients and families understand every step of their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Dr. Michalson is among a small group of orthopedic surgeons with dual fellowship training. As a specialist in orthopedic trauma, he treats complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities and pelvis, and serves as Medical Director of Orthopedic Trauma at The Medical Center of Aurora. He tailors treatment—surgical or nonsurgical—to each individual injury to ensure optimal outcomes. He also completed fellowship training in joint replacement, with expertise in outpatient knee and hip replacement, anterior approach hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, and partial knee replacement. He performs complex revision surgeries for patients with painful or problematic joint replacements. By combining advanced surgical techniques with modern pain management, Dr. Michalson helps patients return to work, driving, and daily life as quickly and comfortably as possible. Dr. Michalson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
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Dr. Choudhry provides a full complement of upper extremity/hand care from the shoulder to fingertips. A Colorado native, he graduated from Overland High School in Aurora where he was awarded the Bausch & Lomb Science Award for his “Excellent Promise in the Field of Science.” He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology from the University of Denver and graduated Cum Laude. He then attended the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School where he received the William Winter MD Award for his “Outstanding Performance in Orthopedic Surgery” as a senior medical student. He continued his passion for orthopedics by completing his residency at the University of Cincinnati and affiliated hospitals. As a graduating chief resident he was selected as the recipient of the Peter J. Stern MD award “in recognition for outstanding qualities in professionalism, patient care, and teaching.” He then decided to pursue subspecialty training and completed an Upper extremity/Hand fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. During fellowship he received the Fellow’s Clinical Science Silver Award by the Wake Forest Division of Surgical Sciences for his research on nerve injuries. Dr. Choudhry has several research endeavors that have been presented at national meetings and published in prestigous scientific journals. Dr. Choudhry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Apple isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.



