25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in Thornton, CO

Michael Janssen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Janssen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Janssen is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Janssen is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Ocel is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Lindberg is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lindberg is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Choudhry is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery - Subspecialty Certified In Surgery Of The Hand.

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Larkin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Larkin is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Caufield is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Caufield is currently accepting new patients.

George Chaus is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chaus is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chaus is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chaus is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Johnson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Curtis Leonard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Leonard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Leonard is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Leonard is currently accepting new patients.

Hello humankindness. It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Weber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Weber is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Baxter has extensive training and experience with arthroplastic repairs of the hip and knee. He completed a year of specialty training in adult reconstruction and has performed hundreds of revisions for complex hip and knee problems such as prosthetic failures, infections, and periprosthetic fractures.Dr. Baxter believes in case-specific care, because every patient is unique. He specializes in total hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, resurfacing of the total joint, as well as the repair of deformities.He enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding, road cycling, auto restoration, and gardening. Dr. Baxter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Baxter is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baxter is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Sears is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Sears is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Sears is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sears is currently accepting new patients.

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

Nirav Shah is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Rumley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Rumley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Rumley is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rumley is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Fitzgibbons is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Fitzgibbons is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Fitzgibbons is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fitzgibbons is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Wood is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Wood is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Bierbrauer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hurley is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon with over 20 years of experience in Denver, CO. He is a co-founder and past President/CEO of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado and has played a key role in developing multiple medical facilities across the Front Range. He treats a wide range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions using both surgical and non-surgical techniques and is known for his compassionate, collaborative approach to care. Dr. Hurley earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from the University of New Mexico and completed orthopedic training at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in Hand Surgery. He also holds an MBA in Health Administration and has served in numerous leadership roles, including Past President of the Colorado Orthopedic Society and Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists. Currently, he serves as a Director at COPIC Insurance and is an advocate for global health through his work with One World Surgery in Honduras. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and several Colorado medical societies. Dr. Hurley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Hurley is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hurley is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Hunt is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hunt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Myers moved to Colorado after finishing his foot and ankle subspecialty fellowship. He is an East Coast transplant, having attended Princeton for College, U. Penn for medical school, and Johns Hopkins for his residency. He is a foot and ankle specialist for Orthopedic Centers of Colorado and his training gives him expertise in all disorders of the foot and ankle. Dr. Myers has two patient care objectives: restore function and alleviate pain. He derives immense satisfaction from achieving these with his patients. Dr. Myers specializes in foot surgery, ankle procedures, sports medicine, trauma care, minimally invasive and microscope assisted techniques and general orthopedic procedures. Dr. Myers is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovitis, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Myers is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Thomas Mann is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who joined Cornerstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, a division of OCC, in 2000. He is a fellow of The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the leading organization for sports medicine in the U.S. Dr. Mann graduated with honors from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic residency at Penn State University, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Ohio State University, gaining advanced training in arthroscopic surgery and team coverage across multiple sports, including football, soccer, hockey, and gymnastics. His experience includes work with teams such as the Columbus Chill, Hershey Bears, and the U.S. Under-17 Soccer Team during a European tour. Locally, he has provided sideline coverage for Ralston Valley High School Football for over five years. Dr. Mann is also committed to community service, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Denver Hands for Hope, and serving regularly as a camp doctor and committee member with Young Life Central Denver. Dr. Mann is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Mann is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mann 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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Wydra is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wydra is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Eickmann 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 clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kopinski is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kopinski is currently accepting new patients.