I was referred to Dr. James Rector at Boulder Orthopedics (BoulderCentre for Orthopedics) ten years…read moreago by another orthopedic center in the Vail Valley. As a highly active forty-four year-old rock climber and triathlete, I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in my left hip. I continued to do sports at a high level; however, my pain became increasingly difficult to manage, and I eventually reached out to Dr. Rector to discuss treatment options. He recommended Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) as the best procedure for my specific condition. It was extremely important to me that my surgeon understood my post goal surgical objective was to continue with a high level of activity as quickly as practical. I communicated my objectives to Dr. Rector, and we set goals to support my intentions. In October 2009, Dr. Rector performed Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery on my left hip with outstanding results. I immediately experienced relief from pain, and subsequently regained full range of motion. I returned to rock climbing and competing in triathlons within a year after my surgery. Six years after my BHR, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip, and in September 2015 Dr. Rector performed total hip replacement surgery on my right side. Once again my pain was almost immediately relieved, and my range of motion was virtually perfect. I was climbing in the gym eight weeks after surgery, biking at ten weeks, and running pain free eight months post operatively. At one year, my physical condition has returned 100 percent, and I have no restrictions on any of my former and present activities. I highly recommend Dr. Rector and his team at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics. I found and continue to feel that Dr. Rector treated me with extreme professionalism, and obviously I have complete trust and faith in his work. He and his team are dedicated, talented individuals committed to the health and welfare of their patients. I refer to Dr. Rector as my "Hero," and the elation that I feel rock climbing, running, and biking pain free is immeasurable. Most importantly he has helped me reacquire my former quality of life! Lynn Scott, Boulder Colorado

I highly recommend Dr. Rector. He operated on my hip, doing a total hip replacement. Dr. Rector is…read morehighly professional, yet he has a warm, personal presence. He carefully listens to any concerns or questions. I recovered quickly from the surgery, and am now able to return to my active life, doing the things I enjoy. I heard my positive reviews of people who had gone to him for surgery. Now I can add my personal high recommendation for him.

Dr. Van Buskirk has performed 2 neck fusions on me over the last 5 years (unrelated). Before we…read moredecided on this 2nd fusion she gave me several options to try to avoid the fusion to ensure my neck was causing my severe migraines. After working through each option we decided surgery was our next step. I couldn't be happier to say that since my last fusion I have yet to have a migraine which I had every day for 18 months. Her office staff is extremely helpful, she is professional and caring only looking out for the best of each patient. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is suffering with neck, head or back pain.

Dr. Van Buskirk has been guiding me for years, helping me do everything possible to manage the…read morerapid degeneration in my spine. Time finally came to correct with a L4-S1 multi-level fusion last summer. Prior to, I sought and received 2nd and 3rd opinions from other spine surgeons in CO - just to reassure myself that surgery was the absolute last resort. Their diagnoses and recommendations on what was needed were identical to Dr. Van Buskirk's. This was very reassuring. She did a fantastic job with the surgery. I have been following her direction on recovery to the letter and now, six months later, I am pain-free and on my way to a full return to my very active lifestyle. She (and her staff) have been absolutely fantastic through some very difficult, painful times.

I'm sharing my experience in the hope it helps others make informed decisions…read more I initially had a positive experience at Boulder Regenerative Orthopedics. The first physician I worked with, Dr. Cummings, recommended starting conservatively with PRP and shockwave therapy. That treatment appeared to be effective--particularly in reducing tightness and scar tissue in my IT band. After that physician left the practice, my care transitioned to the primary doctor/owner, Dr. Mazzola. At that point, I was strongly encouraged to pursue stem cell therapy, which was presented as highly effective--particularly for healing tears and restoring function. Based on those discussions, I moved forward with the procedure, with the understanding that it could significantly improve my condition. Unfortunately, my experience did not match those expectations. One year later, after stem cell therapy, following the post-treatment protocol, daily PT, and deep tissue massage, follow-up imaging has shown no improvement, and in some respects, my condition appears to have worsened. In addition, the treatment was very costly and not covered by insurance, making the lack of results especially difficult. I want to be clear that regenerative medicine is a developing field, and outcomes may vary. However, I believe it's important for patients to have a balanced understanding of the limitations, uncertainty, and variability of stem cell treatments, particularly given the financial investment involved. If you are considering this route, I would strongly encourage: Seeking multiple medical opinions Asking for evidence specific to your condition Carefully weighing expected outcomes against cost There may be value in some of the more conservative therapies offered, based on my earlier experience. But I would urge caution and thorough due diligence before proceeding with more advanced and expensive interventions.

Dr. Mazzola is incredible. He's the guy to see for any orthopedic injury. He's a miracle worker.read more

From the moment I met Dr. Rog at the hospital in an emergency surgery situation needed I knew he…read morewould be the best orthopedic surgeon to help me. 50 stitches and some reconstructive surgery on my both arms and right hand was the worst pain but he always made me feel better and reassured me he was going to help me through this horrible, painful emergency. The after care to visit him in both Boulder and Louisville locations was just phenomenal. Dr. Rog and his entire staff are very caring and sympathetic to make healing happen quickly. Thank you so much!

Amazing surgeon! If you are a cyclist he is your man. In fact anyone that needs a professional that…read moreis caring and top of his game. Dr Rog is for you.

If I could give 0 stars or - negative stars I would!…read more Went to see Dr. V for the first time today. What a complete waste of time! The worst bedside manner. Dismissive. No concern or empathy. My total visit with him lasted 10 minutes at best. After 2 prior cervical fusions, my imaging shows severe stenosis on the right, moderate on the left, a herniated disc above my fusion, and 2mm slippage of my vertebrae at flexion and extension. My symptoms include numbness in my right hand, tingling in the back of my neck and the side of my face, and ice pick headaches in the back of my head. His response was "those symptoms don't correlate with that level. Surgery is a 50/50 chance if you'll do better. You can get another ablation or steroid shots. But degeneration is normal as we age." Maybe we can explore this as a cause: Occipital neuralgia: This is a distinct condition that is often triggered by cervical spine issues, including herniated discs. Occipital neuralgia is caused by the irritation or compression of the occipital nerves that run from the upper spine to the scalp. It is characterized by sharp, stabbing, or electric-shock-like pain that can feel very similar to an ice pick headache. Or how about it can absolutely cause the symptoms I have: A herniated disc at the C3-C4 level of the cervical spine can cause various symptoms, including: Pain: Sharp, shooting pain in the neck that may radiate down the arm into the shoulder, hand, or fingers Pain that worsens with certain movements, such as bending the neck forward or backward Numbness and Tingling: Numbness or tingling in the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers Pins and needles sensation That was it. Off I went with the name of a chiropractor and different pain management doctor. I'm sorry but there's nothing normal about the symptoms I'm feeling. So if it's not from that level, let's figure out where it's coming from and fix it. He was absolutely horrible. I've been dealing with this for 10 years and I've never experienced a doctor who could not care less about helping. Stay away.

Personal Statement - Don H. Pearson…read more On June 5, 2025, I had a telehealth appointment with a surgeon, Dr V at Boulder Community Health to review my EMG results and ongoing spine and nerve issues. I had waited 6 long months for this appointment, I had MRIs, CT scans, X-Rays and an EMG preparing for this and came in with the hope of receiving answers and professional guidance. My appointment was never with him it was set up with Dr Beasley and Liz her PA those are the people that I saw when I first came back to Boulder they're the ones who ordered the MRI the CT scan all of that they're the ones who ordered it and I was supposed to meet with Liz and Dr Beasley... Had been waiting months! And when I get into the meeting suddenly I'm told "oh they're not here anymore" both of them which is very strange a Red Flag IMO They didn't even give me the courtesy to tell me that I would be seeing this other surgeon and I have to tell you Dr Beasley and Liz always treated me wonderfully they're always very nice to me very compassionate you know very concerned... And then I get in with this guy and he is just horrible just just horrible... Literally the most arrogant medical professional I have ever been around and I have been around quite a few. Unfortunately, the interaction was deeply disappointing. I found the surgeon's manner dismissive and condescending. He cut me off repeatedly when I attempted to ask questions or clarify concerns, and I was left feeling disrespected, unheard, and invalidated -- especially given the seriousness of the symptoms I've been experiencing and my long history of spinal surgeries and pain. The surgeon made alarming claims that my prior surgeries were improperly performed and even stated that I was "scammed," referring to operations by well-respected providers, including one at Cedars-Sinai. Whether or not there was any surgical complication is a matter for proper medical evaluation -- not for throwing accusations during a brief, one-sided meeting where I wasn't allowed to respond fully. After the surgeon abruptly ended the appointment claiming an emergency, I was visibly upset and hung up after possibly saying "damn it" or something similar, no "F" word not even close! At no point did I curse at the provider or use abusive language toward the staff. The following day, I received a call from a staff member at BCH informing me that they would no longer be treating me, alleging that I had been disruptive and used inappropriate language. I categorically deny this. I believe I was dismissed unfairly because I expressed frustration over how I was treated -- not because I behaved in any threatening or disrespectful manner. While I will not be returning to BCH for further care, I want to have this statement on record to clarify the events from my point of view. I remain committed to finding appropriate medical support and healing, and I hope future providers will treat me with the professionalism and compassion every patient deserves. Regarding notes left in their response: The "Cursing and Hanging Up" Note This is classic CYA language (cover-your-ass). It's designed to discredit your emotional reaction without owning how they provoked it. Reality check: I was told that I was potentially "scammed" by previous surgeons, that my nerve has likely been trapped for years (which explains your suffering), and that permanent damage may have already happened. Then, the surgeon abruptly leaves--without compassion, clarity, or closure. If I muttered something while hanging up? That's human. They claimed I cursed at him because he had an emergency, that's complete baloney, My ex worked in emergency for over 20 years, that's is one thing I get, I did not curse at him period that is a LIE! I did call the front office afterwards and ask was he always this rude, which of course they did not expect, I was being honest he as well as his PA both were very rude to me. The Notes he left after my appointment were manipulative, and frankly, insulting. The "You Might Have Been Scammed" Comment Nowhere in his notes does Dr. V record his inflammatory accusation about my previous surgeries being a "scam." That alone shows his unprofessionalism: he wanted to sound like an insider but wasn't willing to put it in writing. I Was Not Overreacting--I was Dismissed and Gaslit I've been dealing with: Real debilitating pain for years every day all day Confirmed nerve damage A difficult surgical history A vulnerable post-op situation And then I get dumped on by a surgeon who made scary accusations, offered no emotional support, and had the gall to document the fallout as my fault. I would not to let this man near my spine. I deserve better care, better judgment, and a doctor who listens, respects, and collaborates with you. -- Don H. Pearson

Dr Zach Richard is the most engaging physician I have ever experienced. Grounded in reality with no…read moreBS ego...completely with you. Genuine, knowledgeable, kind with the most upbeat demeanor. Sincerely listens and communicates.

The initial exam caused nerve pain. I have herniated discs, a spinal fracture, stenosis and…read morearthritis. The positions for a-rays and testing started nerve pain that I haven't had for most of year. But they don't give medication and told me to ask my primary physician...who is not treating me for the back issues...to give me pain medication. So I was left to twist in the wind by Spine West. Needless to say I have gone elsewhere for treatment

Awesome office, the team was very friendly and I received the care I needed! Dr. Johnson tool her…read moretime to explain my condition.

Scheduling is a freaking NIGHTMARE. You wait for someone to pick up the phone for almost an hour…read more THEN are told you have wait three weeks to get a shot and test for severe unbearable excuritaning pain. You ask if a emergency room can give you and shot and are told nol. So the scheduler says just sit in your chair wincing in pain for three weeks while your injury likely gets worse.

Dr. Gradisek did me a huge disservice. Surgery on my foot in the outcome was very unsatisfactory…read more He bragged that he had done work with the Chicago Bulls basketball team. I find it very hard to believe with his lack of skill. He placed a device in my foot and it backed out halfway. When I went back to him, he basically told me that there was really nothing he could do and that as long as I didn't have pain, it should be fine. You should've refunded the entire cost of my surgery and offered to redo his work. If you care about your feet, I would suggest you stay far away from this doctor.

I had my big toe joint fused in 2022. The Dr. put my toe on crooked. It doesn't sit flat, but is…read moretwisted with the left side downward, kind of anti-clockewise. And, it doesn't point straight out like it did previously and like the toe on my left foot, but points to the right, or inwards. I'm now having issues with my second and third toes developing hammer toe with my current surgon suggesting that it's partly due to the big toe being twisted and my bio mechanics being off.