
Overview
Dr. Robert Leland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and dual fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma who has practiced in Colorado since 2001. He is one of Colorado’s most experienced Foot and Ankle surgeons and one of the first in the country to perform ankle replacements. Dr. Leland’s treatment centers on thoroughly educating patients about their condition and treatment options so they can best be involved in the decision-making process. He is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prior to working with OCC, Dr. Leland graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Leland completed fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Orthopedic Trauma at University Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. He subsequently returned to Detroit as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Wayne State University and Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Medical Center where he was twice awarded the Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leland currently serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado and received the Colonel Alan Bucknell Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020.
Dr. Leland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
3 Superior Dr, Suite 225, Superior, CO 80027
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.
OCC - CO Springs Briargate
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.
OCC - Denver Rose
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia.
OCC - Aurora Southlands
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- BunionsDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Bunions.
- BursitisDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Acute PainDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Claw FootDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.



