Best Orthopedic Surgeons and Bone Surgeons in Wheat Ridge, CO

Daniel Lerman, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissue. His clinical expertise includes limb-sparing surgery, sarcoma surgery, and the treatment of complex musculoskeletal conditions, such as pathologic fractures, amputee care, and complex total joint reconstructions.Dr. Lerman earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and then a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Utah™s Huntsman Cancer Institute. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, reviews articles and book chapters on the topics of sarcoma therapy and metastatic bone disease. He continues to present his research at national and international conferences. Dr. Lerman is engaged in multiple national research projects and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and Connective Tissue Oncology Society. He reviews scientific articles for Journal of Surgical Oncology and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lerman serves as the Director of Sarcoma for the Institute of Limb Preservation, the Managing Partner of the Colorado Limb Consultants, and volunteers his time as a member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee for the Limb Preservation Foundation.

My care philosophy is to treat every patient just as I would treat my own family, with empathy, compassion, and honesty. I believe it is both an honor and a privilege to be able to take care of patients and their families, and I take this opportunity very seriously.

I am a passionate person by nature. You will see this in how I treat you. We will address your orthopedic problems together with the goal of getting you back to the activities you love. Many of us love the same activities. I am passionate about skiing, biking, golf, scuba diving, cooking and old muscle cars as well. It is truly my privilege to help people live active lives, do so with less pain and restriction, and become friends along the way. Together, my team will do our very best to help you return to the activities you are passionate about.