Meet Bharat Desai, M.D.

Dr. Bharat Desai is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has been delivering specialized foot and ankle care at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center since 1996. His expertise encompasses comprehensive treatment of foot and ankle conditions, orthopedic trauma, and sacroiliac joint disorders.

Dr. Desai specializes in complex foot reconstruction, bunion correction, tendon and ligament injuries, total ankle replacements, and traumatic injuries. He was among the first Colorado surgeons to offer Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction, an innovative technique that corrects the entire bone structure and allows patients to walk within days. Additionally, he treats sacroiliac joint disorders using the minimally invasive iFuse Implant System, addressing chronic low back pain that affects millions of patients.

His patient care philosophy centers on combining surgical precision with individualized treatment plans to restore mobility and function. Dr. Desai’s diverse cultural background, having been born in Kenya and raised in Canada, enriches his approach to patient care and communication.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Desai enjoys ice hockey, skiing, equestrianism with his five horses, photography, swimming, and fly fishing, sharing his love for outdoor activities with his wife and daughter.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA 1982-1986

Medical School

  • Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1986-1990

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 1991-1995

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 1995-1996

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doctor

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

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Expertise

  • Bunion correction (Lapiplasty®)
  • Minimally invasive SI joint fusion
  • Limb preservation

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Resources

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Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ Patient Packet

VIDEO

Lapiplasty , Jen’s Story

VIDEO

Bunion Surgery Helped John Get Back to Dancing and Hiking