Castle Connolly has announced its 2026 Top Physician Practices, recognizing Panorama Orthopedics & Spine as one of the top three physician practices in Colorado! This prestigious honor highlights Panorama’s enduring commitment to advancing orthopedic and spine care through clinical excellence, innovation, and a patient-first approach.
22 Panorama physicians were selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2026, placing Panorama among the top most highly represented orthopedic groups in Colorado. This recognition reflects not only individual expertise, but also the collaborative strength and high standards that define our organization.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by fellow physicians and evaluated by a physician-led research team. Selections are based on board certification, professional accomplishments, leadership, and a sustained record of delivering outstanding patient outcomes. Physicians who receive this recognition represent the top 7% of doctors nationwide.
“Being recognized as one of Colorado’s top physician practices is deeply meaningful to our team,” said Dr. Nimesh B. Patel, orthopedic surgeon at Panorama. “This honor reflects the dedication of our physicians and staff who prioritize compassionate, evidence-based care every day. We are grateful for the trust our patients and community continue to place in us.”
Out of more than 1,000,000 practicing physicians in the United States, Castle Connolly’s annual list includes approximately 72,000 board-certified doctors across all 50 states and 85 specialties. Inclusion signals not only clinical excellence, but also a strong reputation among peers and leadership within the broader medical community.
For more than 60 years, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has served patients throughout metro Denver and across Colorado. This latest recognition further reinforces Panorama’s role as a leader in musculoskeletal health and its ongoing mission to help patients move better, recover stronger, and live fuller lives.
Here are the Panorama physicians named Top Doctors in 2026:
- Dr. E. Taylor Abel
- Dr. Amit O. Agarwala
- Dr. Jesse L. Chrastil
- Dr. Michael B. Ellman
- Dr. Jared R.H. Foran
- Dr. Douglas A. Foulk
- Dr. John M. Froelich
- Dr. Michael A. Fuller
- Dr. Peter A. Gold
- Dr. Charles A. Gottlob
- Dr. Daniel B. Haber
- Dr. Michael N. Horner
- Dr. Ronald R. Hugate
- Dr. James T. Johnson
- Dr. Jeremy R. Kinder
- Dr. Michael J. Lersten
- Dr. Patrick J. McNair
- Dr. Roger E. Murken
- Dr. Nimesh B. Patel
- Dr. Mark N. Robinson
- Dr. Mitchel S. Robinson
- Dr. Todd F. VanderHeiden
Congratulations to our outstanding physicians whose dedication continues to elevate the standard of orthopedic excellence across Colorado.
To learn more about Panorama or to schedule an appointment, visit panoramaortho.com.
About Castle Connolly
With over 30 years’ experience researching, reviewing and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a highly trusted and credible source. A study published in the Journal of Medical Research found that across several specialties evidence indicates that Castle Connolly’s peer-reviewed directory is methodologically more reliable than sites that just relied on patient reviews when it came to identifying quality care. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. For more information, visit castleconnolly.com.
