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At PMC, delivering safe, patient-centered care means continuously evaluating our programs against the highest clinical standards. At PMC, delivering exceptional care means taking decisive action when our programs evolve. Due to rapid growth and an increase in advanced surgical cases, we are proactively, temporarily pausing our surgical spine program to review our workflows and clinical…
Read MoreFrom his first consultation to the final post-operative check-in, Dr. Joshua Mares, MD, is redefining what patients can expect from orthopedic care in rural Colorado. Known for his precise surgical technique and whole-patient approach, Dr. Mares has quickly become an integral part of the nationally recognized team at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine…
Read MoreMEEKER, CO – November 4, 2025 – Pioneers Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received four 2026 awards from Healthgrades, the #1 site used by Americans to search for doctors and hospitals. Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) was recognized with awards for America’s 100 Best Joint Replacement Hospitals and Joint Replacement Excellence. The…
Read MoreHealthgrades, the premier consumer-focused healthcare website in the country, recently released its rankings for top hospitals nationwide. They named Pioneers Medical Center one of the 100 best hospitals nationwide for joint replacement. Healthgrades is the top resource Americans use when trying to find doctors and medical facilities. Pioneers Medical Center earned this prestigious distinction due to…
Read MoreColorado Advanced Orthopedics is proud to announce that we’ve received the 2024 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the leading consumer resource providing information on doctors and healthcare facilities nationwide. This prestigious award reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the finest quality care available. Since our clinic opened in 2020, CAO has developed a reputation…
Read MoreColorado Advanced Orthopedics is proud to announce that Dr. Kevin Borchard will be a featured presenter at the 23rd Annual BeaconFest on April 18. BeaconFest is Colorado’s largest and most fun celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families. Attendees will enjoy a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment during this celebration of everything that’s…
Read MoreDr. Kevin Borchard completed his one thousandth knee replacement surgery using the Mako SmartRobotics™ surgical system in early November. This technology, made by Stryker Orthopaedics, improves the precision of knee replacement procedures and has enabled Dr. Borchard to achieve superior surgical outcomes for our patients. What Is the Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery System? Mako SmartRobotics™ Surgery…
Read MoreMedical tourism, a phenomenon where individuals travel to a different location to receive important medical treatments, has become increasingly popular in recent years. While medical tourism often refers to situations where people travel to another country for healthcare, this narrow definition of the term doesn’t completely describe how pervasive it has become, particularly in Meeker.…
Read MoreThe Colorado Sun recently featured us in an article about Meeker transforming into a medical tourism destination. We are very thankful for the entire community embracing our patients from both near and far for advanced orthopedic treatment. We also thank Nancy Lofholm for writing such an excellent article about our community. Please take a moment…
Read MoreStryker, one of the leading medical technology companies and the creator of the Mako Smart Robotics™ System, has recently released their 2021 surgical patient data for Dr. Kevin Borchard. Their report shows that Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO) continues to deliver excellent patient outcomes. In the three years since CAO began using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted…
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