Orthopedic Centers of Colorado has achieved the top ranking among orthopedic practices in Colorado, with 38 physicians receiving Castle Connolly Top Doctor honors and the organization being designated as a Castle Connolly Center of Excellence for 2026. These recognitions underscore the practice's dedication to clinical leadership and superior patient outcomes throughout the region.
The practice operates as a comprehensive musculoskeletal care provider offering integrated orthopedic services across Colorado, ranging from sports medicine to complex reconstructive surgery. Mike Bergerson, CEO of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, stated that being recognized by Castle Connolly as a Center of Excellence and ranking first in Colorado for Top Doctors represents an honor accepted with pride and gratitude. Dr. Brian Larkin, OCC Board President, added that Castle Connolly's physician-led selection process reflects peer recognition and clinical excellence, making this distinction particularly meaningful to the team while affirming their daily commitment to helping Coloradans move confidently and live without limitations.
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado physicians evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions including acute sports injuries, degenerative joint diseases, spinal disorders, traumatic fractures, chronic conditions affecting extremities, pediatric orthopedic care, and pain management services. Key procedures performed include total joint replacement and revision surgery, minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, advanced sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, hand, wrist and elbow surgery, foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma and complex fracture care, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, orthobiologics and regenerative treatments, pain and non-surgical orthopedic care, and pediatric and adolescent sports orthopedics.
The practice streamlines patient care by offering coordinated services from diagnosis through rehabilitation within a single organization, including on-site physical therapy, advanced imaging services, and specialized durable medical equipment fitting. OCC physicians contribute to orthopedic advancement through research, scholarship, and teaching while holding influential roles at regional medical institutions, with many serving as team physicians for professional, collegiate, and high school athletes across Colorado.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team based on rigorous criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications, with doctors prohibited from paying for selection as Top Doctors. These recognitions signal Orthopedic Centers of Colorado's position as a regional leader in orthopedic care, potentially influencing patient choice, healthcare partnerships, and clinical standards within Colorado's medical community while demonstrating the value of integrated, specialized musculoskeletal services.
