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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia.

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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Brian Larkin is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Larkin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Larkin is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Caufield is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Caufield is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Caufield is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Frank is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Frank is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy.

Douglas Dennis is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Dennis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Lordosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Benjamin Sears is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sears has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Sears is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Regan is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Regan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Osteoporosis.

Daniel Ocel is an Orthopedics provider in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Ocel is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Flat Feet. Dr. Ocel is currently accepting new patients.

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 top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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 top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Davis Hurley is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hurley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Hurley is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, 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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Janssen is an Orthopedics provider in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Janssen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Janssen is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Rajesh Bazaz is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Bazaz has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bazaz is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.

Daniel Lerman is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Lerman is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lerman is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Kelly is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kelly is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Zeke Walton is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Walton is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. 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.

Klane White is an Orthopedics provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. White is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Brachydactyly Mononen Type, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Jue Cao is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Cao has been practicing medicine for over 15 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Sprengel Deformity, Accessory Navicular Bone, and Syndactyly Type 1. Dr. Cao is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Shen is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Shen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.