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Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery at Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (COSMO) located in Denver, Colorado. As a former physical therapist and personal trainer, Dr. Logan provides a distinct expertise in sports injury, prevention, surgical management, and recovery.

A different perspective

Dr. Logan began her career as a physical therapist, working at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, before moving to smaller sport-medicine-focused clinics. During her seven years as a therapist, Dr. Logan also worked as a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, enabling her to broaden her knowledge of rehabilitation, injury prevention, sports performance, and recovery.

 A history of academic excellence

After her transition from physical therapy, Dr. Logan excelled at the Tufts School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned multiple clinical and research awards while simultaneously earning her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A). Dr. Logan stayed in Boston, where she completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency program. During her time at Harvard, Dr. Logan studied the epidemiology and management of discoid meniscus and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Orthopaedic Journal of the Harvard Medical School. Following residency, Dr. Logan completed her sports medicine fellowship at the world-renowned Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. 

Leadership outside COSMO

Dr. Logan is highly accomplished outside the clinic through her sports team coverage, clinical research and writing, and industry involvement.

Team relationships

In the winter Dr. Logan can be found on the mountain as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams and in the summer on the sidelines of the Premier Lacrosse League as the Medical Director and Head League Physician.

Research and writing

Dr. Logan’s research has been published in top-tier orthopaedic surgery journals, addressing topics ranging from knee and shoulder surgical techniques to optimizing post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, with the concentration of her research drawing from her background in physical therapy and expertise in prevention, performance, and recovery, Dr. Logan is a regular contributor to industry fitness journals and health magazines such as SHAPE Magazine, IDEA Health & Fitness, and Fitness Magazine. Additionally, she co-hosts The Sports Docs Podcast.

Industry leadership

Dr. Logan is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and has been selected for multiple leadership committees, including the Steering Committee of the AOSSM Emerging Leaders Program. In addition to her committee work, Dr. Logan has been honored with the prestigious Ruth Jackson Society’s Professional Development Scholarship.

John Schwappach, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Denver Metro Orthopedics, P.C., which has locations in Englewood and Aurora, Colorado. 

Dr. Schwappach was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He then went on to attend the Colorado School of Mines and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering chemistry. Dr. Schwappach graduated with honors in 1989 from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He then completed an orthopedic residency program at the University of Kansas before pursuing a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology at the University of Washington through Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Dr. Schwappach is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has published extensively in orthopedic literature, including articles based on his own original research. Along with orthopedic trauma and fracture care, Dr. Schwappach also specializes in joint replacement surgery, post-traumatic reconstruction, pelvic/acetabular surgery, sports medicine injuries, and clinical research.

He is currently affiliated with several local hospitals, including Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, and Medical Center of Aurora.

John Schwappach, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Denver Metro Orthopedics, P.C., which has locations in Englewood and Aurora, Colorado. 

Dr. Schwappach was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He then went on to attend the Colorado School of Mines and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering chemistry. Dr. Schwappach graduated with honors in 1989 from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He then completed an orthopedic residency program at the University of Kansas before pursuing a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology at the University of Washington through Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Dr. Schwappach is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has published extensively in orthopedic literature, including articles based on his own original research. Along with orthopedic trauma and fracture care, Dr. Schwappach also specializes in joint replacement surgery, post-traumatic reconstruction, pelvic/acetabular surgery, sports medicine injuries, and clinical research.

He is currently affiliated with several local hospitals, including Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, and Medical Center of Aurora.

Benjamin W. Sears, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions. He currently works with patients throughout Denver and Arvada, Colorado, at Western Orthopaedics, P.C.

A Colorado native, Dr. Sears received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He then went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Lousiana. In 2005, he graduated from Loyola University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, earning his Doctor of Medicine and graduating in the top third of his class.

Dr. Sears stayed at Loyola University to complete his surgical residency in orthopaedics. At Loyola, one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in Chicago, Dr. Sears became comfortable in managing acute trauma and fracture care throughout the entire skeleton. He published several original articles on the relationship of the immune-inflammatory response to orthopaedic trauma management. Dr. Sears’ article, “Binge alcohol exposure modulates rodent expression of biomarkers of the immunoinflammatory response to orthopaedic trauma,” was published in the esteemed Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) in 2011. At Loyola, Dr. Sears received formal training in surgical treatments of the hand, hip, knee, and sports injuries, and trained under Dr. Guido Marra, developing an interest in advanced shoulder and elbow surgery.

Following his residency, Dr. Sears was selected to receive advanced training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the prestigious Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During his fellowship, Dr. Sears trained with some of the most renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons in the country, including Drs. Gerald Williams, Mark Lazarus, Matthew Ramsey, John Fenlin and Charles Getz. This fellowship enabled Dr. Sears to gain vast experience in the clinical and surgical treatment of all facets of shoulder and elbow surgery, ranging from standard rotator cuff repair, to complex primary and revision shoulder and elbow replacements. This training included open and arthroscopic surgical techniques in both the shoulder and elbow.

During the fellowship, Dr. Sears developed a special interest in elbow surgery and sought out additional experience and training in the treatment of elbow injuries and pathology. He subsequently completed two observational fellowships with some of the most renowned elbow surgeons in the world: Drs. Bernard Morrey and Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and Dr. Graham King at the McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, Ontario, Canada. This additional training provided Dr. Sears advanced skill in all aspects of elbow surgery, from complex fractures and dislocations, to elbow arthroscopy, to advanced reconstructive procedures including total elbow replacement and biologic interpositional arthroplasty.

After being in practice for three years, Dr. Sears joined Western Orthopaedics in 2014. In addition to their clinical practices, Dr. Sears and Dr. Armodios Hatzadakis work together, along with their full-time clinical research staff, to contribute to advancements in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. Their ongoing research includes the publication of original research articles as well as leading several FDA clinical trials evaluating the use of pyrocarbon resurfacing technology in shoulder replacements and the clinical use of stemless joint implants.

Dr. Sears is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a candidate member in the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES).

My Approach to Treating Patients

Dr. Sears’ practice focuses primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries and conditions, although he also evaluates patients with fractures, hand injuries, and knee injuries. He chose to gain advanced training in shoulder and elbow surgery because of his interest in the complexity of these joints. He strives to use his accomplished background in treating shoulder and elbow injuries to help his patients increase their physical activity and participate in activities that fulfill their lives. He loves to help patients get back to doing activities they enjoy without pain or limitations.

To find out more about Dr. Sears click here: www.benjaminsearsmd.com 

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Kevin O’Donnell, DO, is an expert sports medicine physician at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC in Centennial, Colorado. He is an expert in non-surgical musculoskeletal care and bio-restorative therapies. He also specializes in minimally invasive treatments for osteoarthritis and chronic soft tissue injuries. 

Dr. O’Donnell is originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania, and completed medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. O’Donnell subsequently served in the United States Air Force and was named 6th Medical Group Physician of the Year. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Toledo Hospital in Ohio to further his orthopedic expertise. Dr. O’Donnell then spent 12 years in Flagstaff, Arizona, specializing in minimally invasive and cutting-edge non-operative treatments. While in Flagstaff, he cared for national and international Olympic Athletes training at high altitudes. 

Dr. O’Donnell was previously an adjunct professor at A. T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. He looks forward to providing patients with the best possible non-surgical options available to help relieve their pain.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling. Dr. O’Donnell also enjoys staying active. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys both participating in and watching a wide variety of sports. Dr. O’Donnell resides in Highlands Ranch with his wife, Meghan, and three energetic boys, Cole, Ryan, and Jack.