DENVER, CO, March 4, 2026 — Orthopedic Centers of Colorado (OCC) has been recognized as the #1 physician practice in Colorado for the most Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Orthopedic Care, with 38 physicians receiving the honor. Additionally, the practice has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Center of Excellence for 2026. These distinctions highlight the practice’s commitment to clinical leadership and high-quality patient outcomes within the region.
38 OCC Physicians Named Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Colorado
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is a comprehensive musculoskeletal practice providing specialized care across the state. The practice offers integrated orthopedic services, ranging from sports medicine to complex reconstructive surgery.
“To be recognized by Castle Connolly as a Center of Excellence — and to be named #1 in Colorado for the most Top Doctors in Orthopedic Care — is an honor we accept with great pride and gratitude,” stated Mike Bergerson, CEO. “Castle Connolly’s physician-led selection process reflects peer recognition and clinical excellence, making this distinction especially meaningful to our team. This recognition affirms what drives us every day: a relentless commitment to clinical excellence and to helping the people of Colorado move confidently and live without limits,” added Dr. Brian Larkin, OCC Board President.
The physicians at OCC evaluate and treat a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes acute sports injuries, degenerative joint diseases, spinal disorders, and traumatic fractures. The practice also manages chronic conditions affecting the hands, feet, ankles, and shoulders, as well as providing specialized pediatric orthopedic care and pain management services.
Key procedures include:
- Total Joint Replacement & Revision Surgery
- Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery
- Advanced Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
- Trauma & Complex Fracture Care
- Cartilage Restoration & Joint Preservation
- Orthobiologics & Regenerative Treatments
- Pain & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care
- Pediatric & Adolescent Sports Orthopedics
With on-site physical therapy, advanced imaging services, and specialized durable medical equipment (DME) 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.
About Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that include their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.
Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
