Orthopedic Centers of Colorado has been recognized as the top physician practice in Colorado for the most Castle Connolly Top Doctors in orthopedic care, with 38 physicians receiving the honor. The practice has also been designated as a Castle Connolly Center of Excellence for 2026, distinctions that underscore its commitment to clinical leadership and high-quality patient outcomes within the region. Mike Bergerson, CEO of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, stated that being recognized by Castle Connolly as a Center of Excellence and being named number one in Colorado for the most Top Doctors in Orthopedic Care is an honor accepted with great pride and gratitude. He emphasized that Castle Connolly's physician-led selection process reflects peer recognition and clinical excellence, making this distinction especially meaningful to the team.
Dr. Brian Larkin, OCC Board President, added that this recognition affirms what drives the practice every day: a relentless commitment to clinical excellence and to helping the people of Colorado move confidently and live without limits. Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is a comprehensive musculoskeletal practice providing specialized care across the state, offering integrated orthopedic services ranging from sports medicine to complex reconstructive surgery. The physicians at OCC evaluate and treat a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions including acute sports injuries, degenerative joint diseases, spinal disorders, and traumatic fractures. The practice also manages chronic conditions affecting the hands, feet, ankles, and shoulders, while providing specialized pediatric orthopedic care and pain management services.
Key procedures performed at the practice 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. With on-site physical therapy, advanced imaging services, and specialized durable medical equipment fitting, OCC streamlines the patient experience by offering coordinated care from diagnosis through rehabilitation within a single practice. OCC physicians contribute to the advancement of orthopedic care through research, scholarship, and teaching, holding influential roles at regional medical institutions.
Their expertise extends beyond the clinic, 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. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This recognition matters because it validates the practice's clinical excellence through an independent, peer-reviewed process, potentially influencing patient choice and reinforcing Colorado's reputation for high-quality orthopedic care. The Center of Excellence designation for 2026 signals sustained commitment to superior outcomes, which could attract both patients seeking specialized treatment and medical professionals looking to join a leading practice, ultimately benefiting the regional healthcare landscape.
