
Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Clubfoot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Flat Feet.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
500 W 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
3 Superior Dr, Suite 225, Superior, CO 80027
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
500 W 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
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.
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Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. John Shank is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries. He has treated high school, college, and professional athletes, including Olympic medalists and players from the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Dr. Shank has served as foot and ankle consultant for the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos, and currently consults for the Olympic Training Center and Colorado College. He treats sports injuries, trauma, and performs both simple and complex foot and ankle reconstructions. His expertise includes arthritis, cartilage injuries, fractures, and deformities. He specializes in total ankle replacements and revisions, performing the most in southern Colorado using advanced CT-guided technology. He is especially skilled in complex trauma and minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Shank graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado and a foot and ankle fellowship at Harborview Medical Center under Sigvard Hansen, Bruce Sangeorzan, and Stephen Benirschke. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic with Dr. Richard Hawkins. Dr. Shank has been named a Top Foot and Ankle Surgeon by Colorado Springs Style and a Top Orthopedic Surgeon for Business Executives by Colorado Business Journal. Dr. Shank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Clubfoot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, and Synovitis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Ocel isDistinguished. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Advanced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- BursitisDr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Distal ArthrogryposisDr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis.
- Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6Dr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.
- Flat FeetDr. Ocel isAdvanced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Claw FootDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Ocel isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.

