Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates PC

This place is basically a patient factory. It’s a busy practice, and the docs at RMOA are probably just fine if you present with an obvious and quickly-​fixed problem like a broken leg or arm, but back pain is often more nuanced, and the spine docs at RMOA are either not skilled or dedicated enough, or just don’t care enough to make the effort to definitively diagnose the source of their patient’s back pain. The RMOA spine doc I saw actually said «anything» he saw in my MRI could be causing my back pain, and that I was just going to have back pain for the rest of my life. He said he could operate on me, but if he did he might make things worse. I was glad I took a companion to the appointments at RMOA, to help verify my perception of what was being said. My companion couldn’t quite believe what the RMOA doc said, either. I have friends who, after I told them about my experience with this doc, reported having remarkably similar interactions with the same spine doc, Dr. Clifford. At my spouse’s urging, I ended up seeking a second opinion from another practice, one with more highly skilled doctors with years more experience, and a better reputation. I’m extremely glad I did. The contrast between the two practices couldn’t be more stark. The doctor at the second practice was friendly and personable, and took my situation far more seriously. He took the time needed to carefully rule out all the conditions in my back that were NOT causing pain, and performed additional diagnostic testing that enabled him to determine the exact source of my pain. Now we’ve nailed down the source of the problem and are well on the way to getting it fixed. THAT’s competent care — the kind I need from a doctor when I really need help. Sadly, it was not the level of care RMOA offered, by a long shot.
My spouse also used RMOA’s physical therapy department and said the PTs there were cold, like they didn’t want to be bothered, and they palmed him off to an intern.
Our advice: go elsewhere.

At 10:00p.m. December 31, 2013 I arrived at the hospital as a tourist from Texas with a broken hip as a result of a slip on the ice. I was greeted by Dr. Waqqar Khan-​Farooqi who examined me with gentle kindness explaining the options for the operation I would need. He then went to contact the doctor to see if he could perform the operation immediately.
Within the hour I was introduced to Dr. Jeffrey Nakano who explained again what my choices were and I was in the operating room by 1100p.m.
Both of these doctors were considerate and concerned. They made sure that I was comfortable with their ability to take care of me.
I was extremely lucky to end up with them as my surgeons. Certainly I could not have selected better had I had the time to research.
I am grateful to them for giving up their New Year’s plans to take care of me and thrilled that their skill and care resulted in a very smooth operation and recovery.
I returned to Texas within less than 72 hours after operation, and both doctors called to check on my recovery and to ask if there were any questions or help they could provide to assist in my recovery.

I have been taking my son here for over 3 years. Let me just tell you something… Dr. Deering just plain ROCKS!
As one of the première docs on staff, she is a world-​class pediatric orthopedist, accompanied by great acclaim, whose reputation precedes her. She is wonderful with kids, which makes trips to the Dr. actually enjoyable, rather than dreaded. You will be completely pleased by the services provided.