Todd Miner is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Miner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Douglas Dennis is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Dennis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Jason Jennings is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Jennings is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Thomas Eickmann joined Cornerstone, a division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, in 2005. As a total joint specialist in hip and knee replacement he does primary hip and knee replacement as well as revisions of the hip and knee. Dr. Eickmann has a history of being an entrepreneur and innovator. He championed barbed suture closure in joint replacement and served on the Angiotech speakers bureau popularizing a now common closure technique. Dr. Eickmann helped design hip and knee replacement implants and some trauma products for Kyocera, a medical device manufacturer. Dr. Eickmann has also designed instruments for Innomed. Dr. Eickmann has had the opportunity to serve as an American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons moderator and critical evaluator, a member of the Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee, and a surgical skills trainer. He was also a reviewer for The Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. He has served as the Medical Director of Joint Replacement at Avista Adventist Hospital and Lutheran Hospital. Dr. Eickmann’s has published multiple research articles on hip and knee replacement. His work appears in journals and textbooks relating to joint replacement. Dr. Eickmann has also used his medical talents to make a difference in the lives of those in need by traveling with Global Health Initiatives’ medical mission teams to Africa and South America. Dr. Eickmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Derek Purcell is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder and knee.  His expertise is in advanced arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder and knee, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and joint replacement for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Purcell graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.  After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery residence as well as Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis. During his fellowship, Dr. Purcell served as assistant team physician for the St. Louis Rams (NFL), Blues (NHL), and Cardinals (MLB).  He was a former member of the NFL Team Physicians Society.  He has served as a physician for the St. Louis Cardinals spring training camp in Jupiter, FL as well as assisted with the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN. In Colorado Springs, Dr. Purcell serves as a Team Physician for Colorado College Athletics.  He has also assisted with the care of multiple high school athletic teams.  He currently assists with Vista Ridge High School, Colorado Springs Christian School, and Cheyenne Mountain High School.  He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Purcell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Ky Kobayashi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the hand and upper extremities. He has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Sports Medicine. Dr. Kobayashi specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery including microvascular surgery, arthroscopy, traumatic reconstruction, and joint replacement. Dr. Kobayashi is a distinguished graduate from the US Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Connecticut as well as a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Tufts Combined Hand Fellowship in Boston, MA. Dr. Kobayashi retired from the United States Air Force in 2014 with many decorations after several deployments to combat zones. He has extensive experience in combat casualty care and reconstruction. He has been staff and assistant program director for the Wilford Hall Air Force Orthopedic Residency Program in San Antonio, TX. He is actively involved in research & education and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Kobayashi was elected to serve on the Board of Specialties for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons as well as the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons for education.  He has been the team physician for the Air Force Academy sports programs and is currently a consultant for the Olympic Training Center. Dr. Kobayashi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Osteoarthritis.

Dr. Kopinski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, with a passion for helping patients return to a pain-free, active life. Known for her compassionate, individualized care, she educates patients on joint issues and guides them through both surgical and nonsurgical solutions. She completed medical school at the University of Maryland and orthopedic residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement at Washington University in St. Louis. Before joining Colorado Orthopedic Consultants in 2022, Dr. Kopinski served as Medical Director of Adult Reconstruction at WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Kopinski offers expertise in hip and knee arthroscopy, partial and total joint replacements, hip resurfacing, revision surgeries, and advanced techniques like minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. She has a special interest in developing opioid-sparing protocols and improving patient outcomes through quality initiatives. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and serves on the Women in Arthroplasty committee. Dr. Kopinski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Harold Hunt was born and raised in northeast Texas. He attended Baylor University, where he graduated cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications with a minor in chemistry. Dr Hunt subsequently attended the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He then headed to the northwest, where he completed his orthopedic surgery training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, graduating in 2003. As part of Dr. Hunt’s 11 years of military service, he served honorably as an orthopedic surgeon at Fort Lewis, Washington, and in both Würzburg and Landstuhl, Germany. During his overseas tour, he was deployed to Kosovo and Mosul, Iraq, in support of combat troops, where he treated hundreds of wounded American soldiers, as well as Iraqi soldiers and civilians. Dr. Hunt is also an active member with the Utah and Idaho Chapters of Operation Walk performing vital hip and knee replacements in the impoverished regions of El Salvador. Dr. Hunt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Alexander Meininger is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Dr. Meininger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Meininger is currently accepting new patients.

Andreas Sauerbrey is an Orthopedics provider in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Dr. Sauerbrey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sauerbrey is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Johnston is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Dr. Johnston has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Smith is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Durango, Colorado. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Charlie Yang is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Shawn Nakamura is an Orthopedics provider in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Baxter has extensive training and experience with arthroplastic repairs of the hip and knee. He completed a year of specialty training in adult reconstruction and has performed hundreds of revisions for complex hip and knee problems such as prosthetic failures, infections, and periprosthetic fractures.Dr. Baxter believes in case-specific care, because every patient is unique. He specializes in total hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, resurfacing of the total joint, as well as the repair of deformities.He enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding, road cycling, auto restoration, and gardening. Dr. Baxter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.