David Beard, MD

Dr. David Beard is an orthopaedic surgeon who sees patients in our Loveland, CO office.

Dr. Beard joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies in 2000 following his residency training in orthopaedics and several years' experience as a orthopaedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy. His military service included time working with the Navy SEALs.

Dr. Beard holds board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He practices general and sports medicine orthopaedics. This includes hip and knee joint replacement surgery, as well as surgery for knee and shoulder disorders and injuries.

Dr. Beard takes care of patients from OCR's service area of northern Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska.

His interests outside medicine include mountain biking, skiing, whitewater rafting, and spending time with his family.

Specialties / Qualifications

• Member, Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
  2000-Present

• Director, Orthopaedic Surgery
  1998-2000 -- Naval Hospital, Lemoore, CA

• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
  1994-1998 -- Naval Medical Center, San Diego

• Diving Medical Officer, US Navy SEALs
  1992-1994 -- Naval Special Warfare Center

• Internship in General Surgery
  1990-1991 -- Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA 

• M. D.
  1986-1990 -- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 

• B. A.
  1986 -- University of Colorado

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