
Overview
Originally from Minnesota, Dr. David M. Bierbrauer joined Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a division of OCC, in 2011. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, whose primary interest is in hand and elbow surgery, as well as a secondary interest in trauma care and sports medicine. Dr. Bierbrauer is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Western Orthopedic Association, and Colorado State Medical Society. Prior to working at Cornerstone Orthopedics, Dr. Bierbrauer graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and Chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He attended The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, where he was a Dean’s Award recipient. After medical school, Dr. Bierbrauer completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and his fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, KY. In 2011, he worked at Front Range Orthopedics in Colorado Springs from 2005-2011. As the official US Ski Team Physician, he has had the opportunity to travel internationally to France and Canada.
Dr. Bierbrauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.
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Locations
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
500 W. 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
Portercare Adventist Health System
Derek Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
OCC - CO Springs Chapel Hills
Dr. Karl Larsen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He holds the prestigious Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and has been named a “Top Doc” by Colorado Springs Style magazine for eight consecutive years.He treats a wide range of conditions, including athletic injuries, overuse syndromes, elbow disorders, shoulder fractures, and complex hand trauma. Dr. Larsen earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, and completed his orthopedic residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand Center.Dr. Larsen served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve from 1989 to 2015, retiring as a Colonel. His military service included roles as a flight surgeon and orthopedic surgeon, leadership positions at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and deployments to Tibet and Iraq. His honors include the Air Force Special Operations Command Flight Surgeon of the Year and USAFA Clinical Surgeon of the Year, along with multiple military decorations. Dr. Larsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.
OCC - CO Springs Briargate
Lt Col Henderson brings over 30 years of distinguished service to the United States Air Force, with a career that spans roles as an enlisted pharmacy technician, cadet, fighter pilot, and orthopedic hand surgeon. After enlisting in 1989, he earned an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 1996. He went on to fly the F-15C as a mission commander based out of Kadena AB, Japan, and was awarded the Air Medal for over 100 hours of combat time patrolling the Northern No Fly Zone over Iraq during the events of September 11, 2001.Following his aviation career, Lt Col Henderson pursued medicine, earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2006. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Uniformed Health Education Consortium in San Antonio and a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Since 2012, he has served at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he has held leadership roles as Chief of Hand Surgery, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, and Chief of Surgery for the 10th Medical Group. He has also been a dedicated team physician for Academy athletes. Lt Col Henderson’s career is a testament to his deep commitment to service, excellence, and care—hallmarks of both his military and medical professions. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Bone Graft.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Bierbrauer isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Bierbrauer isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Bierbrauer isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Bierbrauer isDistinguished. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Bierbrauer isDistinguished. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- TendinitisDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Sprengel DeformityDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Sprengel Deformity.


