Dr. Frank Wydra
Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4700 E. Hale Pkwy, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80220
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 Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy.
Cornerstone Orthopedics And Sports Medicine PC
Dr. Daniel Ocel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined a division of OCC - Cornerstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 2005. He is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and also practices general orthopedics and sports medicine. His approach centers on compassionate, individualized care tailored to each patient. Dr. Ocel graduated summa cum laude from Creighton University School of Medicine, where he received a Health Professions Scholarship from the U.S. Navy. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago, earning the Weinstein Award as the outstanding chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Ocel served as head of orthopedic surgery at Naval Hospital Corpus Christi and was awarded the Naval-Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his service. He then moved to Sydney, Australia, to complete a foot and ankle fellowship with Dr. Martin Sullivan, caring for many of the country’s top professional and Olympic athletes. He later completed an additional fellowship with Dr. Robert Anderson at the Miller Clinic in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Ocel is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Ocel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Flat Feet.
Vail-Summit Orthopaedics PC
Richard Cunningham is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Frisco, Colorado. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- TendinitisDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Wydra isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Wydra isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.