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David Bierbrauer, MD

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David Bierbrauer

Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Microvascular

Hand & Elbow Surgery, Fellowship Trained
Fax: 303-420-2279
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David Bierbrauer

Originally from Minnesota, Dr. David M. Bierbrauer joined Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 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.

Dr. Bierbrauer is an avid and accomplished skier. He grew up ski racing and is a triple threat: alpine skiing, telemark skiing, and snowboarding on the slopes. As the official US Ski Team Physician, he has had the opportunity to travel internationally to France and Canada. He also enjoys mountain and road biking, as well as running marathons. At the Chicago Marathon, he qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2014, and has run ultramarathon trail races, completing the Pikes Peak Marathon four times, and the Dirty 30 in Golden. When Dr. Bierbrauer is not on the mountain, biking or running, he enjoys spending time with his sons and wife, who he met while in Chicago.

Education

  • Fellowship: Hand & Microvascular Surgery, The Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Louisville, KY
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL
  • Internship: UIC Hospital Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL
  • Medical School: MD Rosalind Franklin University/The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
  • Undergraduate School: BA, Biology/Chemistry double major, St.Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Board Certifications

  • ABOS Board Certified

Memberships & Organizations

  • Western Orthopedic Association
  • Colorado State Medical Society
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
  • An Official US Ski Team Physician
  • Dean’s Award Recipient at Rosalind Franklin University – The Chicago Medical School

Interests & Hobbies

  • Boston Marathon Qualifier
  • Alpine Skiing/Racing,
  • Mountain biking
  • Jogging

 

Dr. Bierbrauer's Reviews

Jerry M.
2 days ago
Dr Bierbrauer is the best. I have been seeing him for years. Great guy and a superb doctor.
Brian W.
3 days ago
Knows what he's doing, explains well, I trust him implicitly. That's the truth, but honestly, what else would I say about a Doctor who's about to do surgery on me? :) Great doctor!
Scott E.
4 days ago
On time and professional👍🏻
Melanie H.
4 days ago
Wonderful surgeon and office. I am thrilled with my outcome. Highly recommend Dr. Bierbrauer!!
Jackie G.
5 days ago
Excellent visit. Provided good explanations in layman’s terms. I am very happy the way my hand is healing.
Jason B.
1 week ago
No wait, kind staff, intelligent and thoughtful doctor who explained in detail the situation. Prompt care
Joni D.
2 weeks ago
I finally found a doctor that doesn't talk to me like I am stupid. I really appreciated Dr. Bierbrauer for respecting me as a human being.
Barry K.
2 weeks ago
Fast and easy.
Mark A.
2 weeks ago
When you came into the room yesterday you had a smile and you were clean shaven with that bald noggin and you said hi, I'm Dr Dave 😬 I'm looking at your photo here on the survey request and you've got some Jason Statham going on! Just lose the smile but you definitely got the stubble/beard. 😀🤣 Thanks again for filling in for Lauren and giving me those two shots in my thumbs. I'll have to bust her chops again when I see her because she did not use any freeze 🤣💪 Good to meet you and I'll see you again. You know the Jason Statham comment as a compliment for sure. 👌
Kristina B.
2 weeks ago
Quick and to the point!

Dr. Bierbrauer's Clinic Locations

Golden Lutheran

12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515
Golden
CO
80401

Westminster

500 W. 144th Ave, Ste 230
Westminster
CO
80023

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Effective 01/01/2026

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