Chris Stockburger, MD
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery | Shoulder Replacement
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About Chris Stockburger, MD
Dr. Chris Stockburger is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, elbow, and shoulder surgery. He grew up in Fort Collins, CO, and graduated from Rocky Mountain High School. It is a unique privilege for him to provide orthopaedic care to the community where he grew up.
Dr. Stockburger completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and his orthopaedic fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Utah Department of Orthopedics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The focus of Dr. Stockburger’s practice is surgery for injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, fingers, arm, elbow, and shoulder. His practice includes a variety of conditions including complex trauma, microvascular surgery, thumb arthritis, tendon repair, nerve procedures, rotator cuff repair, elbow reconstruction, shoulder arthroplasty, fractures, ganglion and mass removal, trigger fingers, carpal tunnel, and a variety of other procedures.
He has training in Wide Awake Local-Only hand procedures, needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture, along with a wide array of other hand and upper extremity procedures.
Regardless of the severity of the condition Dr. Stockburger enjoys helping people get back to work and their hobbies, whether it requires surgery or conservative interventions. Informing patients of their options and empowering them to choose the best option for them is his practice philosophy.
Dr. Stockburger has contributed to research on multiple topics including patient-centered decision making, thumb arthritis surgery, and traumatic cycling injuries.
He has patient appointments in our Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley, CO, offices.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Stockburger enjoys spending time with his wife Jenny, who is an Ob-Gyn at the Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado, and their twins Ben and Sophie. He also enjoys all the outdoors that Colorado has to offer, including cycling, mountain biking, running with his dogs Copper and Bryce, skiing, and hiking.
Qualifications/Memberships
- Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
Education
- Fellowship in Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity 2018 – 2019 — University of Utah Department of Orthopedics, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery 2013- 2018 — Washington University in St. Louis Department of Orthopedics, St. Louis, Missouri
- M. D. 2013 — Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
- B.A. 2009 — University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- Summa Cum Laude in Integrative Physiology
Resources
Do you have questions about Hand & Upper Extremity conditions that you or a family member may be experiencing? Have you been diagnosed with a specific problem and you are wondering about treatment options? Check out the links below that contain valuable information. Please note that this information should serve as a resource and should be considered only in discussion with your doctor before official diagnosis or treatment is attempted.
Dr. Stockburger Reviews
“Dr. Stockburger sprung to action and operated on my arm with Fasciotomies/I&D to save my arm and my life as I was very critical with septic shock and necrotizing fasciitis that was spreading quickly! It all could’ve turned out so much worse and I am so very grateful it was Dr. Stockburger there in the hospital at the time and his incredible team monitoring me closely in the icu! Dr. Stockburger got me turned around and the terrible and deadly infection eradicated so efficiently, skillfully, and quickly.”
– Shannon H.
“Dr. Stockburger is an outstanding surgeon. He also has wonderful bedside manner. I felt very comfortable while under his care. I would recommend him for anyone seeking shoulder, elbow, forearm, and hand surgery. He is an EXPERT in his field.”
– Anthony V.
“Dr. Stockburger is one of the best doctors that I have seen. He provides concise, clear information about my condition and treatments. He provided the facts about my surgeries and let me decide what was best for me. He has been supportive through my recovery and reassured me with facts when I felt as though I wasn’t making progress or healing properly. He gives plenty of time to ask questions. It is clear that he cares about my wellbeing. I highly recommend him and all of his staff as they have all made a huge positive difference for both of my hands.“
– Tracy F.