Judith Kopinski, MD

I love hearing from patients, “Dr. Kopinski, you gave me my life back.” My primary goal is to help all patients regain their quality of life. I am passionate about educating others regarding their underlying joint issues and counseling them on both non-operative and operative treatment solutions. I aim to treat every patient like family, providing excellent individualized care focusing on pain relief and return of function.

Dr. Kopinski is a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Adult Reconstruction. She attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and completed her Orthopedic Residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. She completed her fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement. After fellowship, Dr. Kopinski joined WellSpan Health in York, PA where she practiced for six years. She joined Colorado Orthopedic Consultants in 2022.

She has extensive experience in treating primary, revision, and complex knee and hip problems. Before her move to Colorado, she was the Medical Director of Adult Reconstruction at Wellspan Health. There, she developed patient-centered protocols that reduce narcotic usage after a joint replacement and shorten the length of stay after surgery.

Dr. Kopinski performs joint preservation surgeries including hip and knee arthroscopy, primarily focusing her skills on joint replacement. She offers partial knee replacements, total knee and hip replacements, hip resurfacing procedures, and revision hip and knee replacements. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, and robotic surgery, and is well-versed in complex joint problems.

Dr. Kopinski is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and is part of the Women in Arthroplasty committee. She has published articles on joint replacement issues and patient-centered outcomes. She enjoys focusing on quality improvement projects within healthcare to better the outcomes and safety of her patients.

Education

• Fellowship:  Washington University in St. Louis in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing & Replacement
• Residency:  Orthopedic Residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
• Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Memberships & Organizations

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
• Women in Arthroplasty
• University of Maryland School of Medicine Alumni
• Washington University in St. Louis, Orthopedics