Eric J. Lindberg, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined Orthopedic Associates in 1998. For over 20 years, he has provided exceptional orthopedic foot and ankle care, both operative and non-operative, for patients in the Denver metro area. He evaluates and treats all types of foot and ankle issues, including sports injuries of the foot and ankle, and complex deformities including those from arthritis. He has treated patients from many professional sports teams as well as those patients of all ages who try to remain active and healthy at any activity level. For many years he provided the foot and ankle care for the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Crush. Dr. Lindberg received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis in 1987. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992 and continued his orthopedic training through the Harbor/ UCLA orthopedic residency program. His fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery was completed with Ronald Smith M.D. in Long Beach, California. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Lindberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia.

Zeke Walton is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hurley is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon with over 20 years of experience in Denver, CO. He is a co-founder and past President/CEO of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado and has played a key role in developing multiple medical facilities across the Front Range. He treats a wide range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions using both surgical and non-surgical techniques and is known for his compassionate, collaborative approach to care. Dr. Hurley earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from the University of New Mexico and completed orthopedic training at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in Hand Surgery. He also holds an MBA in Health Administration and has served in numerous leadership roles, including Past President of the Colorado Orthopedic Society and Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists. Currently, he serves as a Director at COPIC Insurance and is an advocate for global health through his work with One World Surgery in Honduras. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and several Colorado medical societies. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Tennis Elbow.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Frank Wydra, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His clinical interests include shoulder, hip, and knee injuries, as well as shoulder replacement. Dr. Wydra uses advanced surgical techniques to perform procedures such as rotator cuff repairs, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and hip arthroscopy. He trained at Denver Health and also treats a wide range of fractures and traumatic injuries. Originally from Palos Park, Illinois, Dr. Wydra earned his BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a Chemistry minor from the University of Illinois, followed by an MA in Medical Science from Loyola University Chicago. He received his medical degree from Rush University Medical College, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado in 2018, providing care for student-athletes at various local sporting events. To further specialize in sports medicine, Dr. Wydra completed a fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Institute, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate. There, he served as assistant team physician for the LA Galaxy, US Women’s Soccer, Pepperdine University, and other organizations. His fellowship experience deepened his ability to care for athletes at all levels. Dr. Wydra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

Andrew W. Parker, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Orthopedic Associates in 1992. Dr. Parker attended Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship and residency through Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago before completing a fellowship at Louisiana State University in knee and shoulder sports medicine. Dr. Parker was the head team physician and medical director for the Colorado Avalanche from 1995 through 2017. He also served as a consulting physician for the Denver Nuggets. Dr. Parker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America. He was a member of the National Hockey League Physician’s Society, serving as president from 1992 to 1994 and from 1995 through 2017. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Caufield is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and joined Orthopedic Associates in 2016. His clinical expertise is in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Caufield received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Pre-Professional Studies from the University of Notre Dame. He then earned his Masters of Science in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He continued his education at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and graduated cum laude. Dr. Caufield remained at Georgetown University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency in 2010. After residency, he began fulfilling his active duty obligation to the United States Navy and practiced general orthopedics at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy for two years and then in Newport, RI at the Naval Health Clinic New England for one year. He then completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. There, he trained under some of the leaders in the field of knee and hip replacement. He finished his Naval commitment as the only total joint arthroplasty surgeon at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Northern Virginia. There he enjoyed providing care to active duty service members, retirees, and their families. Dr. Caufield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Brian J. Larkin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, including outpatient procedures, anterior hip arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, hip arthroscopy, and open hip preservation. He joined Orthopedic Associates in 2012, one of the founding divisions of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Larkin graduated with honors in biomedical engineering from Yale University, where he played varsity soccer. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed his orthopedic residency at Henry Ford Hospital, serving as Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship in joint preservation and replacement at Washington University in St. Louis. An active researcher and speaker, Dr. Larkin is a Fellow of the AAOS and AAHKS, and an Emerging Leader in the American Orthopedic Association. He serves as Chief Medical Officer of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado and holds leadership roles with Surgical Care Affiliates, including chairing the High Acuity Sub-Committee. He is also Co-Director of the Orthopedic Program at Rose Medical Center and formerly served as a consulting physician for the Colorado Avalanche. Dr. Larkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Kovachevich (“Dr. K”) is highly trained in surgery of the hand, elbow, and shoulder with vast knowledge of complex upper extremity conditions. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has completed an added subspecialty certification in surgery of the hand. Dr. Kovachevich has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals, and lectures both locally and nationally on upper extremity issues. He maintains membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the Colorado Orthopedic Society, and Rocky Mountain Hand Society. Dr. Kovachevich also has State of Colorado Workers Compensation level II certification. Dr. Kovachevich specializes in shoulder replacements, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy and reconstruction. He treats fractures of the clavicle, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He specializes in elbow and wrist ligament reconstruction, along with nerve compressions and sport related injuries. Dr. Kovachevich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Synovitis.

James Davis is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Northglenn, Colorado. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Shadrick is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Northglenn, Colorado. Dr. Shadrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Shadrick is currently accepting new patients.

John A. Wallington, MD, a Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained interventional spine physician, joined Orthopedic Associates in 2021. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Wallington, a native of Ann Arbor, MI, attended the University of Michigan where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in biochemistry and was awarded the Perrigo Fellowship to pursue natural products drug research. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and subsequently pursued a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, serving as chief resident in his final year. He then pursued a fellowship in spine medicine at Cleveland Clinic where his training focused on non-operative treatment of neck and back pain. Dr. Wallington then practiced in Boston prior to joining Orthopedic Associates. His clinical interest is spine evaluation and treatments including therapies, non-opioid medications, and injection-based therapies including epidurals, radiofrequency ablations, and deep joint injections under fluoroscopic guidance. Dr. Wallington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spondylolisthesis.

Stephen Thon is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Thon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Tenotomy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Thon is currently accepting new patients.

Amar Patel is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Beck is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Beck has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Bursitis.

Varun Chopra is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Metatarsalgia, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Chopra is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Isaacs is an Orthopedics provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Synovitis.

Michael Cain is an Orthopedics provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Kinder is an Orthopedics provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Kinder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

A Denver native, Dr. Alan Ng went to Chicago and Texas for his medical training and surgical fellowship, as well as a short stint in practicing podiatric surgery, before eventually moving back to his hometown to join Advanced Orthopedics. Dr. Ng specializes primarily in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery and Trauma. Outside of his own practice, he is heavily involved in the world of podiatric medicine, serving as a past President of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is currently president elect American College of Foot and ankle Surgeons. Dr. Alan Ng is also heavily involved in designing surgical equipment and consulting for multiple surgical companies to enhance patient outcomes and to use new technology to improve surgical techniques. He currently consults and designs surgical devices for Stryker Foot and Ankle/Sports Medicine, Restore 3D, Orthosolutions, Medline Unite, Organogensis, Anika Orthopedics, Lifenet, Sinaptic, and Paragon 28/Additive Orthopedics. Dr. Ng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy.