Brad D. Dresher, MD
Foot & Ankle Surgery
General Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Trauma & Fracture Care
Areas of Interest
Dr. Dresher combines cutting edge technology with a gentle and compassionate approach to deliver exceptional patient satisfaction. His expertise leads to faster recovery time and excellent outcomes. Dr. Dresher has always believed a person’s reputation is their most valuable asset in life. Growing up on a small Kansas dairy farm, strong values and a solid work ethic have been the foundation for his success. These values have carried into his career as an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Dresher’s philosophy is to exhaust all conservative treatment before discussing surgery, noting that surgery may still be the best or only option. “I like to treat my patients how I would want another physician to treat my family, with the utmost care and concern.”
Setting a high standard of world-class care, Dr. Dresher has patients who visit him from across the United States for his expertise in orthopedics. He is at the top of his discipline and is committed to bringing the most advanced medical technologies to Colorado, including ultrasound guided injections, minimally invasive surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and stem cell therapy. Additionally Dr. Dresher is a published author and has made significant contributions to orthopedics and foot and ankle treatments.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Undergraduate
BA in Chemistry, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Distinctions
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards
Top Doc, Colorado Springs Style Magazine, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Halos for Heroes Recipient, Penrose Foundation, 2011 and 2012
Most Compassionate Doctor, Vitals, 2011
Team Physician
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Mitchell High School
Discovery Canyon High Schools
More about Dr. Dresher
Dr. Dresher was raised on a fifth-generation family farm in McPherson County, Kansas. He enjoys cycling and downhill skiing.
Doctor Reviews
Brad D. Dresher, MD
Robert S. Valdez, PA-C
Physician Assistant to Brad D. Dresher, MD
North Campus
Specialty
Bob has 27 years of experience as a physician assistant, the last 20 of which have been in orthopedics. He has also worked in family practice and emergency room settings. He received all of his medical training in the military and retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. His clinical skills include, among other things, evaluating and treating patients in a clinical setting, accomplishing admission history and physicals, dictating discharge summaries, first-assistant responsibilities in a wide variety of orthopedic procedures, casting and direct participation in pre and post-operative care.
Education
Undergraduate
Associate of Science, Community College of the Air Force
B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Residency
Physician Assistant Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (1984-present)
More about Bob
His work in medical missions has taken him to West Africa, Vietnam and Guatemala. Bob and his wife, Karen, have raised five daughters and are enjoying watching their four grandchildren grow up.
Philosophy of Care
“I like to treat my patients how I would want another physician to treat my family, with the utmost care, and concern.”
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