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Denver Shoulder

What is Denver Shoulder

Denver Shoulder is a focused group of surgeons and physician assistants at Western Orthopaedics PC who are dedicated to excellence in the treatment of shoulder and elbow problems. Our board-certified subspecialty trained providers have spent extra fellowship time around the globe in the treatment of shoulder and elbow and have a committed focus to providing you the best care possible. Our surgeons are nationally and world renowned for their experience and advanced treatment of shoulder and elbow arthritis, fractures, and sports medicine injuries. They have performed thousands of open and arthroscopic shoulder procedures and have collected the patient reported outcomes that demonstrate their objective results. Whether it is a simple repair or a complex procedure that you require, the surgeons at Denver Shoulder will give you personalized world class care in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

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Our Surgeons

Dr. Hatzidakis

Dr. Armodios Hatzidakis

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Dr. Sears

Dr. Ben Sears

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Dr. Bazaz

Dr. Raj Bazaz

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Dr. Baran

Dr. Sean Baran

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Why Visit the Denver Shoulder Team Instead of Another Orthopedic Group?

This answer is simple. Multiple studies clearly show that high-volume shoulder surgeons produce the best results for their patients.

The Denver Shoulder team has dedicated their practice to the treatment of shoulders. They see thousands of patients and perform over a thousand surgeries each year. Additionally, the Denver Shoulder team has advanced shoulder care around the world through participation in education and research and have become recognized leaders among their peers. Although extremely important, it is rare for shoulder surgeons to collect data and publish their surgical outcomes. The Denver Shoulder team has been doing this for 20 years.

If you or a loved one have shoulder issues, you’re welcome to make an appointment with the Denver Shoulder team. They are the most experienced and proven shoulder team in the Rockies and will give you the best chance to having a healthy shoulder again.

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Traveling patients

If you’re coming from outside the Denver Metro area, you can find information for your travel HERE >>

Patient Testimonial

“Dr. Hatzidakis did an amazing right shoulder replacement surgery for me.” HERE >>

Common
Shoulder
conditions

Impingement
Rotator cuff tears
Arthritis
Dislocation or separation
Fractures
Bursitis
Inflammation
Instability
Arthritis
Fracture
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post-traumatic arthritis
Rotator cuff tear arthropathy
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
Severe fractures
Failed previous shoulder
replacement surgery

Shoulder
treatments

Immobilization (sling)
Anti-inflammatory
medications
Corticosteroid injections
Rest
Physical therapy
Regenerative medicine
Replacement surgery
5/5

“Dr. Hatzidakis did an amazing right shoulder replacement surgery for me.”
Mary B.

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Location

Denver Shoulder at Western Orthopaedic
1830 Franklin St.
Suite 450
Denver, CO 80218
303-321-1333

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Dr. Hatzidakis

Dr. Armodios Hatzidakis

Dr. Armodios Hatzidakis, or “Dr. Hatz” as his patients call him, is one of the country’s premier shoulder specialists. With over 20 years of experience and nearly 8,000 shoulder surgeries performed, Dr. Hatz is one of the most experienced shoulder experts in the Rocky Mountain region.

Dr. Hatz is also an internationally recognized leader in shoulder care and research. This is due to:

  • His unique, shoulder-specific international training in shoulder surgery.
  • Having one of the largest collections of shoulder outcomes in the world, including years of long-term follow up leading to improved shoulder care for his and for all shoulder patients.
  • Numerous publications and shoulder research presentations.
  • Decades of experience.

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Dr. Sears

Dr. Ben Sears

Dr. Sears has advanced training in the treatment of both common and complex shoulder and elbow conditions including arthroscopy, joint replacement, as well as fracture and dislocation management. Dr. Sears has a special interest in elbow surgery and after his primary fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Rothman Institution at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, he completed two observational fellowships at the premier elbow training centers in the world including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and at the McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, Ontario, Canada.

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Dr. Bazaz

Dr. Raj Bazaz

My Approach to Treating Patients

“I believe it is my privilege to have you as my patient not the other way around. You deserve certain things when you come to Western Orthopaedics, P.C.  (1) To be seen by me in a timely manner. (2) A thorough evaluation. (3) An explanation of your diagnosis.  When you leave our clinic, it is my hope that you understand your diagnosis and treatment options.”

Dr. Bazaz joined Western Orthopaedics, P.C. in 2004 and specializes in the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder. He follows a patient-first treatment philosophy of setting and keeping appointments, providing thorough evaluations and detailed explanations of patient diagnosis, so patients can be part of the decision-making process.

Dr. Baran

Dr. Sean Baran

“I will strive to understand your unique concerns and goals and educate you about the problem and potential solutions.”

Dr. Sean Baran is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He enjoys treating patients of a variety of ages and takes pride in helping his patients maintain an active lifestyle.

Dr. Baran grew up in Monument, Colorado. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he graduated summa cum laude with a major in biochemistry. While at CU, he was a 3-time National Collegiate Wrestling Association national tournament qualifier.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He was awarded membership to Alpha Omega Alpha, and also received the William Winter Memorial Award for outstanding performance in orthopedics from the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Baran completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While at Mayo Clinic, he served as an administrative chief resident and was honored with the Clinical Competency Award as a graduating resident – an award given to the top resident as selected by the orthopedic staff. Following residency, Dr. Baran completed an additional year of subspecialty training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. There, he focused in arthroscopic treatment of shoulder injuries. He also had the opportunity to care for division I athletes in various sports at the University of Utah, including the Utes football team.

Dr. Baran has contributed to the orthopedic literature with research and publications in medical school, residency, and fellowship. He has presented at multiple local and national meetings and was awarded the “Best Poster – Tumor and Basic Science” at the 2014 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons for his work on infection prevention.

My Approach to Treating Patients

I enjoy getting to know my patients so that I can better understand each person’s unique concerns and goals. I provide a thorough evaluation and then educate each patient about the diagnosis and potential solutions. I work hard to answer each patient’s questions so that we can work together in pursing care that is focused on satisfaction and outcomes.