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Ryan J. Caufield, MD

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Ryan J. Caufield

Orthopedic Surgeon - Joint Replacement & Reconstruction

Joint Replacement Surgery of the Hip & Knee
Fax: 303-321-8814
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Ryan J. Caufield

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.

When away from the hospital, Dr. Caufield enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, photography, and spending time with his family and friends. He is excited to practice medicine in his home state and be part of the Denver area community.

Education

  • Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
  • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D., Washington, DC
  • Undergraduate School: University of Notre Dame, BA, Notre Dame, IN

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Memberships & Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Denver Medical Society

Interests & Hobbies

  • In his free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, photography, and spending time with his wife and son.

 

Dr. Caufield's Reviews

Guadalupe Fragueiro - L.
7 hours ago
Dr caufield was AMAZING! He make me feel care and confident and explained what happened with my knew and the options that I have! I decided go forward with my knee surgery before leaving his office building!!!
Gerald D.
6 days ago
Dr Caufield has and continues to provide me excellent service. Yes, he’s an excellent surgeon, but he has recommended alternative treatments prior to moving to full knee replacements if indicated. Just as important, he is very personable, has a great sense humor, all of which give me a deep sense of confidence and complete trust. I could not recommend him more highly!
Mary M.
6 days ago
Bad reaction to the most recent cordizon shot. Knee swelled up significantly, pouch where injection was given, lot of bruising and puffiness. Could not bend knee. Iced and elevated - better this morning but still swollen and bruised
Barry B.
6 days ago
Hardly any waiting time,they took care of my concerns ,refered me promptly to another physician.
Matthew H.
1 week ago
Everything went smoothly,very happy
Lisa K.
1 week ago
Very personable, knowledgable and professional with Doctor Caufield and the office!
Henry J.
1 week ago
My experience with Doctor Caufield was exceptional ! Great service while extremely knowledgeable . His staff was excellent !
Phyllis R.
2 weeks ago
I was very impressed with Dr. Caulfield. I suffer from the self proclaimed "White Coat syndrome". Dr Caulfield put me at ease as soon as he walked into the examining room. He is quite personable and explained my knee issues in layman's terms. He explained what he was doing when performing the cortisone shots in both knees. His PA was quite good, as well! Kudos to him and his team.
Patricia W.
2 weeks ago
Dr Ryan was very helpful and very knowledgeable about my situation I’m looking forward to my next visit and hopefully we will get to solve my long time knee problems
Patricia C.
3 weeks ago
Dr Caufield and his entire staff were amazing. Everything was explained clearly and we reviewed my options. Super Team! Love Dr C. and Kendall!
Debra F.
3 weeks ago
Dr. Caufield and his team are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. A+ experience every time. Highly recommend!
Sharlyn F.
4 weeks ago
Dr Caufield was very nice and was helpful as of now both knees feel better
Sue C.
1 month ago
The whole staff is amazing!
Dondi M.
1 month ago
Kind and caring. Recommended a conservative approach to my pain instead of guiding me towards surgery. I very much appreciated that and feel confident in his recommendations going forward.
Dondi M.
1 month ago
Dr. Caufield was very knowledgeable in his field and has a good bedside manner. He did not push for surgery, opting for a more conservative approach to my pain. I appreciated that very much and feel confident in his plan for me moving forward.
taco E.
1 month ago
I was kind of disappointed because I thought there would be something suggested by the doctor to help with pain and not just say hey. Here's paperwork to tell you that you need to do surgery
Jaroslav K.
1 month ago
Great,professional,friendly and personal service and excellent knowledge.Great skills and personality.Thank you for my new hip,doctor Ryan!Also thank you for my knee treatment.
Caroline S.
2 months ago
Dr. Caufield did an incredible job with my full knee replacement! I highly recommend him for any care and treatment needed! He is a true Rockstar 🤗💗
Christine M.
2 months ago
Still on going so far so good still trying different options
Elena V.
2 months ago
Mi visita fue muy positiva,el medicamento recetado por el doctor me ha hecho sentir muy bien. Gracias doctor Caufield
Sharon H.
3 months ago
From scheduled appt to every aspect of the visit it was a warm,compassionate experience. Not an experience felt anywhere else so wonderful to feel and see.Thank you so much.
,Ruth J.
3 months ago
Excellent surgeon. Very caring and a good communicator! I believe I have the best care possibel!!
Sandra L.
3 months ago
Very welcoming environment. Focused, timely, engaging.
Susan M.
3 months ago
Dr Caufield seems quite knowledgeable and understanding. It’s difficult to make such a big decision and he understands.
Jean M.
3 months ago
I was very pleased with my visit
Richard B.
3 months ago
Dr Caufield did a excellent job replacing my left knee. The surgery went great and I am healling very good. I am very pleased with the care I received from his staff and the hospital. It's only been three weeks since surgery but I am ready to schedule my right knee as soon as possible. Thank you Dr Ryan Caufield and the entire OCC-Denver team!
Catherine
4 months ago
Excellent procedure, very pain free and immediately felt like it was going to relieve my knee pain. Usually the shot is more painful and it takes several days to help.
Betty G.
4 months ago
I enjoyed meeting your team. They are very respectful and great explaing the procedure's.
angela B.
4 months ago
Great experience with Dr Caufield and OCC PT crew. My recovery was amazing!
Jennifer B.
5 months ago
Dr. Caufield is one of the best in his field. He and his staff at OCC are very professional, personable and caring. My surgery with Dr. Caufield 2 years ago went very well. He will be doing my next surgery this spring. I highly recommend Dr. Caufield for your orthopedic care.
Britton B.
5 months ago
They got me an appointment super quick! The staff were super friendly and helpful. Dr. Caufield listened to my concerns and helped diagnose the issue. I was dreading making this appt but they made it easy and I left feeling better.
Louis F.
5 months ago
My experience seeing Dr. Caufield was top notch. He and his staff are very efficient, kind and made me feel welcome, taking great to treat me quickly and correctly. I highly recommend!
Jonathon C.
5 months ago
Dr Caufield did my knee replacement. Excellent job. Looks great so far. Walking short distances without cane or crutch at week 3. Highly recommend.
Jason A.
5 months ago
Dr. Caufield and his team made me feel welcome. They had my best interest in mind. The Surgery was a success. I feel fortunate to have Dr Caufield’s surgical expertise and his team guiding me through recovery.
Karen M.
5 months ago
I had a TKR seven months ago by Dr. Caufield. Thanks to Dr. Caufield's surgery and three months of rehab, I am able to participate in activities I had avoided before surgery due to limitations of my knee. I highly recommend Sr. Caufield!
Annie C.
6 months ago
Friendly staff , professional environment, and Dr Caufield is very personable, great communication , caring and supportive. Overall, great experience. No need to look elsewhere for my orthopedic needs.
Craig B.
6 months ago
Prompt and efficient office staff, both provides were great at education, laying out the options and taking the time to answer my questions. I will return!

Dr. Caufield's Clinic Locations

Denver Rose/Cherry Creek Orthopedic Clinic

4700 E. Hale Pkwy, Ste 550
Denver
CO
80220

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Effective 01/01/2026

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