Denver's Top Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Doctors since 1935 - Dedicated to helping patients live life fully. When our patients have experienced a musculoskeletal injury or disease that compromises their ability to fully live their life, it's our goal to get them back to health quickly and safely.
At Orthopedic Associates, we are committed to providing excellent care to our patients with compassion, understanding and respect. Our doctors and staff have undergone extensive specialized training to ensure that our patients get the absolute best quality of care, and we take a multi-disciplinary approach to all diagnoses.
At Orthopedic Associates, we are committed to providing excellent care to our patients with compassion, understanding and respect. Our doctors and staff have undergone extensive specialized training to ensure that our patients get the absolute best quality of care, and we take a multi-disciplinary approach to all diagnoses.
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Andrew W. Parker, a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, joined Orthopedic Associates in 1992. Dr. Parker attended Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship and residency through Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago before completing a Fellowship at Louisiana State University in Knee and Shoulder, Sports Medicine.
Eric J. Lindberg, M.D., FAAOS, a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, joined Orthopedic Associates in 1998. Dr. Lindberg specializes in evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. He treats sports injuries of the foot and ankle as well as corrects complex deformities including those from arthritis.
Dr. Choudhry provides a full complement of upper extremity/hand care from the shoulder to fingertips. A Colorado native, he graduated from Overland High School in Aurora where he was awarded the Bausch & Lomb Science Award for his "Excellent Promise in the Field of Science." He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology from the University of Denver and graduated Cum Laude.
Frank Wydra, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in sports medicine. His interests include shoulder, hip, and knee arthroscopy as well as shoulder arthroplasty. Dr. Wydra will begin seeing patients at Orthopedic Associates in September of 2019. The practice welcomes Dr. Wydra, as his specialties complement and further strengthen the quality and depth of care provided by Orthopedic Associates.
The following list of participating insurance companies is constantly changing. If you don't see your insurance listed, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider directly. Make sure to bring all of your insurance information, including your identification card. We cannot bill your insurance without this information.
Reviews (28)
Wanda Salazar
Dec 20, 2021
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Merrell Newman
Dec 18, 2021
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Greg Milano
Dec 01, 2021
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Rich R.
Nov 26, 2021
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I had a great first visit with Dr Parker. He explained what was happening with the arthritis in my knee. He explained options and the course of action we should take. He was honest and I really liked his analogy that due to my condition I am on a track for knee replacement but I could do things to slow down or speed up the train. He understood my pain issue and laid out a plan to help. I am very happy I picked Dr Parker.
Gerald Crenshaw
Nov 11, 2021
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Everything about the experience was excellent.
From check in to departure, the office was a efficient, friendly and professional. Dr. Joel Gonzales is a comforting and concise physician. His expertise flows easily from introduction to visit conclusion.
My thanks to all the wonderful staff and Dr. Gonzales.
Gerald Crenshaw
From check in to departure, the office was a efficient, friendly and professional. Dr. Joel Gonzales is a comforting and concise physician. His expertise flows easily from introduction to visit conclusion.
My thanks to all the wonderful staff and Dr. Gonzales.
Gerald Crenshaw
Dicki Molberg
Oct 17, 2021
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Dr. Wydra listens to me carefully and answers my questions in detail. I have confidence in what he tells me and what he suggests for my care. I have always had a positive experience even if my condition is not. All the doctors and staff I have seen at Orthopedics Associates have been great and very personable.
Michael Kapoor
Sep 18, 2021
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I highly recommend Dr. Parker. I have been a patient of his for a few years, most recently having undergone ACL surgery in Sept 2021. He is very good at what he does. As a (former) high level athlete that still competes at the National and International level (in the "Masters" divisions), Dr. Parker has delivered excellent results. Additionally, his staff and he are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I am thankful to be in his care.
Donald Tooley
Sep 11, 2021
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Incredible and efficient team. I enjoyed my visits each time, and even saved my life (legitimately, doctor Joel Gonzalez was familiar with my injury and gave me some direction to cautious about certain symptoms because it could be a blood clot. That weekend I exhibited those symptoms and went to the ER, and they confirmed. Without his care, I wouldn’t have gone to the ER.)
Brenda Sanders
Aug 16, 2021
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Dr Caufield took an X-ray on my right hip during my first visit and scheduled surgery for the following week! The surgery was excellent as I experienced no pain in my hip and a decrease in pain in my groin area, mostly due to atrophy issues. I was amazed that I experienced no hip/femur pain! Following restrictions was vital to my healing process. I saw Dr Caufield monthly to assess the healing process with my incisions and muscle area, since being an elderly female my healing process was slow. He is informative, supportive, a kind surgeon, and
a blessed Samaritan.
a blessed Samaritan.
Alec Burke
Jul 19, 2021
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I am an avid long distance runner who has been having ankle pain for the last 4 months that has kept me from running. When I went in to OA Cherry Creek I only saw an actual physician during my first session there, and for less than 10 minutes at most. They very quickly diagnosed my injury and had me start doing some simple exercises to regain ankle and hip strength. Every time I came in afterward I was seen by a different student in training who had no idea of my injury or past exercises that I had been given. They exercises rarely changed and did not appear to help my injury at all. Other than
Nina O.
Oct 13, 2019
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After the last two years of escorting my family to this office, and having Dr Choudhry take care of us, I decided to be honest and admit that my arm lipoma needed to be surgically removed. It was also fall and harvest season was ripe for pumpkins and lipomas. I was also tired of startling people who haven't seen one this big. I did have to wait for a lull in guest traffic to my home until I was willing to schedule surgery. And then my oldest lectured me sternly about addressing this issue, so I obeyed. The day arrived too quickly for my surgery, but the staff at this office was very
Dan S.
Aug 26, 2019
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II would never use these physicians again, and I simply do not trust them.
Dr. Leslie Vidal operated on my rotator cuff on March 22, 2019, and did an acceptable job.
However, this medical office, and specifically, the billing department of this office is an absolute nightmare. I paid my deductible prior to the surgery, and at least 3 times over the past 3 months, I've been told by Aetna representatives that I had over payed Orthopedic Associates by $1,110. I received a check for $329.66 from Orthopedic Associates on Friday, over 5 months after my surgery, with no breakdown or explanation
Dr. Leslie Vidal operated on my rotator cuff on March 22, 2019, and did an acceptable job.
However, this medical office, and specifically, the billing department of this office is an absolute nightmare. I paid my deductible prior to the surgery, and at least 3 times over the past 3 months, I've been told by Aetna representatives that I had over payed Orthopedic Associates by $1,110. I received a check for $329.66 from Orthopedic Associates on Friday, over 5 months after my surgery, with no breakdown or explanation
Kimberly S.
Mar 20, 2019
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How time flies when your health is good!
It's been two months now since my carpal tunnel release surgery, with Dr. Imran Choudhry of Orthopedic Associates. My journey started back in November, 2018. While sleeping, my right arm would fall asleep. No biggie, it's normal, so I let this go on for a while. I would shift my weight off of my arm, and all was good.
Time went on, rather two months, and my arm was still falling asleep, but now, it was progressing to throughout the day, for no apparent reason. My arm felt numb and heavy. My hand was also numb and tingling too. I didn't have
It's been two months now since my carpal tunnel release surgery, with Dr. Imran Choudhry of Orthopedic Associates. My journey started back in November, 2018. While sleeping, my right arm would fall asleep. No biggie, it's normal, so I let this go on for a while. I would shift my weight off of my arm, and all was good.
Time went on, rather two months, and my arm was still falling asleep, but now, it was progressing to throughout the day, for no apparent reason. My arm felt numb and heavy. My hand was also numb and tingling too. I didn't have
Travis J.
Sep 06, 2018
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I was recommended here by 3 other surgeons and the neighbor of one of the doctors. On my first visit I realized I had definitely made the right choice. Dr. Andy Parker is amazing. He answered every question I had and even took the time to go over my X-rays with me as I have quite the extensive medical knowledge myself. I have no insurance and was a cash paying customer, this office did a great job working with me helping me get everything scheduled and paid off quickly. I have already recommended multiple people to come to this office.
My surgery went amazing, my recovery was a little rough and
My surgery went amazing, my recovery was a little rough and
Chuck G.
Aug 17, 2018
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I have been to this office a couple times for various reasons. They are nice when you get there, the problem is the behind the scenes crap.
First of all the PA's that work with the Doctors have no idea what they are doing or talking about. They give wrong information that goes against what doctors say in previous visits. It got to the point where I refused to talk to any PA.
My last visit ended in a $550 bill due to my crappy insurance. In the past with massive bills at any doctors office, I have paid these off monthly by giving a percentage until the bill is paid. Most doctor's offices
First of all the PA's that work with the Doctors have no idea what they are doing or talking about. They give wrong information that goes against what doctors say in previous visits. It got to the point where I refused to talk to any PA.
My last visit ended in a $550 bill due to my crappy insurance. In the past with massive bills at any doctors office, I have paid these off monthly by giving a percentage until the bill is paid. Most doctor's offices
Carly Y.
Aug 07, 2018
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This office is terrible. Dr. Gonzales and his assistant Alex are great! But everyone else is terrible. The women that run the front office are so rude and unfriendly which is unfortunate because they are the first people you see.
The billing department is unhelpful and do not know how to talk to people. They also didn't tell me that something wasn't cover by my insurance and the only reason I order to item was because I assumed it was covered and I had reached my deductible so it didn't matter to me. Now on top of the thousands of dollar I have to pay for my surgery, I have to pay
The billing department is unhelpful and do not know how to talk to people. They also didn't tell me that something wasn't cover by my insurance and the only reason I order to item was because I assumed it was covered and I had reached my deductible so it didn't matter to me. Now on top of the thousands of dollar I have to pay for my surgery, I have to pay
Franklin C.
Jul 10, 2018
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Stacy M.
Jun 09, 2018
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Julie C.
May 08, 2018
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Dr Choudhry did a flawless job fixing my carpal tunnel problems, which I have dealt with for over 10 years. I am a very active person, and the thought of going twice for each wrist just wasn't going to work. I wanted to get it over with to condense my total recovery timeline. Dr Choudhry did my bilateral carpal tunnel release almost 3 weeks ago, and I experienced immediate relief from numbness, tingling and pain in both hands. I thought the post-op recovery would hurt (duh, it's a surgery), but I actually felt zero surgical/recovery pain. Just the annoyance of local anesthesia for about
Shari M.
May 02, 2018
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First off, Dr. Vidal is wonderful, she is very attentive and for the amount of people she see's she remembered me which made me very impressed! I have nothing bad to say about Dr. Vidal at all, she's wonderful! My surgery team and anesthesiologist were wonderful as well, but you only see those people for a few minutes. Also, Erin Greene Dr. Vidal's ATC was phenomenal!
The rest of the staff, I don't really have a lot of great things to say. I have not yet started PT as my surgery was 4 weeks ago but the front desk staff was very rude and untrained. When I first walked into
The rest of the staff, I don't really have a lot of great things to say. I have not yet started PT as my surgery was 4 weeks ago but the front desk staff was very rude and untrained. When I first walked into
Sarah B.
May 01, 2018
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Could not speak highly enough about Dr. Joel Gonzales. I tore my ACL/MCL skiing on New Years Day. Got in with Dr. Gonzales the following day. Had my MRI that night. Returned for my f/u that same week. They got me started into physical therapy only days later and surgery scheduled. Not only was this a breeze but my recovery has gone swimmingly. I was terrified after all the horror stories of ACL rehab but Dr. Gonzales did a fabulous job and I'm getting back to normal. My experience in the clinic and the surgical center were fantastic and I highly recommend this practice for anyone with an orthopedic
Bruce W.
Dec 09, 2017
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I must be living in an alternate reality than several of the "posters." I found Orthopedic Associates and Dr. Vidal in particular to be professional, kind and courteous. I had a total shoulder replacement done by Dr. Vidal at Rose Medical Center. The procedure went smoothly, the follow-up was efficient and the post-op physical therapy has so far been good. The longest I had to wait before being seen was about 10 minutes. Of course, I am realistic about medical/surgical care in 2017/18. Given the current state of healthcare in America, we do live in an age of large practice groups and
Randolph S.
Nov 30, 2017
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De Lindberg seamlessly worked his part of surgery 6 weeks following Se Caufield. I've now referred 3 patients to these doctors as the only option that they should use. Words can't seem to express my gratitude for this team. Larry and Miranda the trusted MA rank neck and neck with these surgeons. Thank you two and let's not forget he the front end ladies and x-ray team.
Mike S.
Nov 22, 2017
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I have been under the care of Dr. Zinis ever since I moved out to Colorado almost 4 years ago. Dr. Zinis is very knowledgeable and explains everything in great detail of what is going on and solutions, surgery being the absolute last route. I would not trust seeing anyone else as I feel comfortable with Dr. Zinis, he takes more than enough time with his patients so that you leave there with no questions. This is an orthopedic office so wait times and scheduling are not going to be the simplest procedure, that is just the nature of this type of medicine. I would recommend Dr. Zinis to anyone seeking
Dickson G.
Jan 31, 2017
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Karen F.
Dec 15, 2016
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Spine/shoulder issues. In severe pain. I saw two doctors here and neither one touched my back to even identify the place the pain was radiating from. The cortisone really helped reduce the pain (for awhile). Other than that, they took MRIs and X-rays of my neck, exposing me to unnecessary cancer causing radiation. I say unnecessary because my neck was not the source of the pain.
I will never go here again or recommend them to friends. Now my insurance company and I are stuck with the bills for their expensive and worthless treatment. I am giving them 1 star because the docs were very nice
I will never go here again or recommend them to friends. Now my insurance company and I are stuck with the bills for their expensive and worthless treatment. I am giving them 1 star because the docs were very nice
Kailee M.
Oct 11, 2016
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Look, I don't want to be hysterical here. But, my husband almost DIED after the careless and highly unprofessional care he received from Dr. Yani Zinis. Dr. Zinis failed to return multiple phone calls from my husband begging Dr. Zinis to review his MRI. My husband's lower back pain was getting more and more painful (just take more pain meds, were the instructions from his rude assistant), but Dr. Zinis never returned calls and never reviewed the MRI. If he had, he would have seen a raging infection in my husband's vertebrae and directed us to the ER immediately.
Finally, days before
Finally, days before
Dorothy T.
Jan 18, 2016
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It's a mixed bag....Dr. Vidal is wonderful! She is caring, considerate and thoughtful. Ditto for Dr. Gonzalez who saw me on an emergency basis when Dr. Vidal was not in the office. He arranged for an MRI to be done within a couple of hours so that the results were back 2 days later when I saw Dr. Vidal.
The negative side -- a month later I asked medical records for a copy of the report on that MR. Two days later, I was told they didn't have a report and they couldn't get it. One hour later, when I was seeing my oncologist, I mentioned the problem to them. They pulled a copy of
The negative side -- a month later I asked medical records for a copy of the report on that MR. Two days later, I was told they didn't have a report and they couldn't get it. One hour later, when I was seeing my oncologist, I mentioned the problem to them. They pulled a copy of
