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Efren Caballes, DO, CAQSM

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Efren Caballes

PM&R Sports Medicine

PM&R Sports Medicine, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Fellowship Trained
Fax: 303-420-2279
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Efren Caballes

Originally from the Chicago-land area, Dr. Efren Caballes joined Cornerstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 2016. His approach to patient care is based on combining all available modalities for musculoskeletal conditions including exercise, physical modalities, bracing, injections, and regenerative medicine. One of his special interests is diagnostic and therapeutic use of musculoskeletal ultrasound. His clinical repertoire of treatments focuses on continually balancing the patient’s physical goals with optimal recovery needs.

Prior to working at Cornerstone Orthopedics, Dr. Caballes earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and attended medical school at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City (NYC). Dr. Caballes completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at New York University (NYU) Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident, and completed a PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship at NYU. His training also provided him the opportunity to take care of the numerous endurance athletes at the NYU Center for Musculoskeletal Care Running Performance Lab, as well as musicians and dancers at the Julliard School and Harkness Center for Dance Injuries.

Dr. Caballes developed an enthusiasm for running while in NYC, where he joined the Prospect Park Track Club and volunteered with Back on My Feet – an organization combating homelessness through the power of running. Since moving to Colorado, he has become actively involved in treating runners and triathletes ranging from recreational athletes to professional and Olympic athletes.

Dr. Caballes is currently certified as a level 1 USA Track and Field coach and was selected to serve as a volunteer physician for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center in March 2020. Recent and current academic positions include sports ultrasound faculty for the America Medical Society for Sports medicine, clinical instructor for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in NY, and clinical instructor for the St. Anthony’s Medical Center Sports Medicine fellowship.

As an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Caballes has completed several marathons in New York City, Chicago, and Berlin to name a few. He also enjoys cross country skiing, cycling, hiking, and traveling/running Ragnar Relay Races with his wife.

Education

  • Fellowship: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine / New York University / New York, NY
  • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / New York University / New York, NY
  • Medical School: DO, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
  • Undergraduate School: Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine

Memberships & Organizations

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • USA Track & Field (USATF)
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Recipient of the 2015 Howard Rusk Award for Teaching and Leadership
  • Former Head Team Physician for St. Joseph’s College
  • International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
  • New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Interests & Hobbies

  • Running
  • Cross Country Skiing

 

Dr. Caballes's Reviews

Nancy T.
3 days ago
Dr. Caballes is phenomenal! He puts my health needs first and goes out of his way to explain things to me and assures me that what he is doing will help my situation. I’ve had great success with Dr. Caballes I would recommend him to anyone which I have done! I have seen Dr. Caballas for many years and he is extremely kind, professional, competent, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, very honest! I will see no one else for treatment other than he! Olivia, the MA for Dr Caballes , is so kind, competent and extremely helpful and accommodating!! She answers the phone every time I call and is very efficient!
Christine C.
1 week ago
Dr. Caballes is honest, thorough, and clearly very knowledgeable. He came as a recommendation from my physical therapist and I’m glad I came in.
Lori S.
1 week ago
Dr. Caballes does a thorough exam to address the issue and discuss options.
Terri W.
1 week ago
He always explains everything and understands how I’m feeling
Christine H.
2 weeks ago
Dr. Cabaillos’ medical knowledge and expertise has helped to keep me on my feet and walking, in spite of many injuries and over-stressing to my knees. He’s a caring and skilled doctor.
Rip H.
2 weeks ago
Efficient & knowledgable, answered all my questions.
Trey F.
3 weeks ago
Great staff. My appointment was on time and Dr. Caballes was extremely thorough with my treatment plan.
Gene A.
3 weeks ago
So far so good. Seems like a great doctor, seems knowledgeable, is kind, seems patient, genuinely seems to want to help, and I'm still in the process of being cared for with respect to my injury.
Stephanie E.
3 weeks ago
Very knowledgeable and very thorough. I have a very complicated knee situation and for the first time I am optimistic about getting back to normal! He is phenomenal!
Tammy S.
4 weeks ago
Very helpful & engaged. I felt that he wanted to give me answers to my questions and that he knew what he was doing

Dr. Caballes's Clinic Locations

Efren's Clinic Locations

Westminster

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

Superior Orthopedic Clinic

3 Superior Dr, Ste 225
Superior
CO
80027

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