DR. ROBERT BESS

Orthopedic Surgeon: knee, hip, shoulder, spine

Dr. Bess, of Colorado Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, has been a prominent Colorado surgeon for 29 years. His competence, confidence, and compassion inspires a deep comfort level with his patients and brings these qualities into our surgical center. Dr. Bess was one of the first surgeons in Colorado to perform a disc replacement. Since that time, disc replacement has become the worldwide accepted alternative to spinal fusion. Numerous patients, such as those harmed in auto accidents, have experienced tremendous pain relief from this procedure with minimal downtime.

• Spine Specialties: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Lumbar Discectomy, Lumbar Laminectomy, Cervical Total Disc Replacement, Lumbar and Thoracic Kyphoplasty, Lumbar Interspinous and, Interlaminar Instrumentation, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Non-Fusion Motion Preservation Lumbar Spine Surgery

Dr. Bess completed his medical school, internship, and residency at the University of Colorado, as well. Dr. Bess completed a Trauma fellowship where he studied in Switzerland and Germany and later a spine fellowship where he spent 6 months studying in Nottingham, England.