Eric J. Lindberg, MD

Eric J. Lindberg, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined Orthopedic Associates in 1998. For over 20 years, he has provided exceptional orthopedic foot and ankle care, both operative and non-operative, for patients in the Denver metro area.

He evaluates and treats all types of foot and ankle issues, including sports injuries of the foot and ankle, and complex deformities including those from arthritis. He has treated patients from many professional sports teams as well as those patients of all ages who try to remain active and healthy at any activity level. For many years he provided the foot and ankle care for the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Crush.

Dr. Lindberg received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis in 1987. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992 and continued his orthopedic training through the Harbor/ UCLA orthopedic residency program. His fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery was completed with Ronald Smith M.D. in Long Beach, California. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.

When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Lindberg enjoys 4 wheeling with his family, race car driving, wine collecting, biking and skiing.

Education

• Fellowships:
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery, Balance Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Long Beach, CA
  • Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, Department of Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
• Residency: Orthopedic Surgery Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
• Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, M.D., Los Angeles, CA
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, UCLA School of Medicine, 1991 Highest Honors, University of California – Davis Department of Biochemistry 1987
• Undergraduate School: University of California – Davis, BS

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Sports Teams Affiliations

• Consulting Physician: Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Crush; 1998-2017

Memberships & Organizations

• American Foot and Ankle Society
• Colorado Medical Society
• Denver Medical Society
• National Board of Medical Examiner
• Western Orthopedic Association
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Interests & Hobbies

• Dr. Lindberg enjoys four-wheeling with his family!
• Adding great wines to his collection.