
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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.
Dr. Bierbrauer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Bierbrauer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
500 W 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Originally from Seattle, WA, Dr. MacTaggart joined OCC-Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in 2019 after completing advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. She specializes in the full range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions and offers the latest treatments, including fracture care, microvascular surgery, nerve decompression, repair or reconstruction, fusions and replacements, bracing, injections, and arthroscopy. Dr. MacTaggart is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Academy of Hand Surgery. Prior to working at OCC-Cornerstone, Dr. MacTaggart graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. She attended medical school at The University of Washington, graduating magna cum laude and was nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. After medical school, Dr. MacTaggart completed her residency training at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Following residency, she completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mactaggart is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Mactaggart is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Mactaggart is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. Robert Leland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and dual fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma who has practiced in Colorado since 2001. He is one of Colorado’s most experienced Foot and Ankle surgeons and one of the first in the country to perform ankle replacements. Dr. Leland’s treatment centers on thoroughly educating patients about their condition and treatment options so they can best be involved in the decision-making process. He is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prior to working with OCC, Dr. Leland graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Leland completed fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Orthopedic Trauma at University Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. He subsequently returned to Detroit as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Wayne State University and Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Medical Center where he was twice awarded the Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leland currently serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado and received the Colonel Alan Bucknell Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020. Dr. Leland is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Amniotic Band Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Leland is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Leland is currently accepting new patients.
OCC - Golden Lutheran
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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Flat Feet. Dr. Ocel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Ocel is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Eickmann is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Eickmann is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center - Golden
Peter Gold is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Golden, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Gold is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gold is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center - Golden
Jared Foran is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Foran is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Foran is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Foran is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David M. Bierbrauer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David M. Bierbrauer?
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Is Dr. David M. Bierbrauer a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David M. Bierbrauer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rhizarthrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David M. Bierbrauer specialize in?
While Dr. David M. Bierbrauer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David M. Bierbrauer accept my insurance?
Dr. David M. Bierbrauer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-456-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- 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.
- TenosynovitisDr. Bierbrauer isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- 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.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Bierbrauer isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.



