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.

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.

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.

Zeke Walton is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 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. 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.

Landon Fine is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Fine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Benjamin Sears is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sears has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Sears is currently accepting new patients.

Armodios Hatzidakis is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hatzidakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Hatzidakis is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Parks is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Parks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Parks is currently accepting new patients.

Derek Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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

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

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia.

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.

Cary R. Motz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Motz specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction along with sports medicine at Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Denver and Parker, Colorado. Dr. Motz received his undergraduate degree and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Oklahoma. He received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Motz completed the San Diego Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Fellowship, focusing on advanced techniques in knee and shoulder arthroscopy. In addition, he is board-certified in Sports Medicine. Dr. Motz believes that good communication with his patients is the key to a successful treatment outcome. He is currently the team physician for Rock Canyon High School and previously served as the Medical Director for the Colorado Storm Soccer Club. Dr. Motz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Knee 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. 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.